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      • Bonita Springs
        Dog poop dispute turns violent in Bonita Springs: “I was trying to get a bag”
        Anvar Ruziev
        Weather
        FORECAST: More heat expected today; rain chances return this week
        Andrew Shipley
        Downtown Fort Myers
        Fort Myers Grimaldi's shut down due to rat droppings, other health violations
        WFTX Digital Team
        Cape Coral
        New Cape Coral park makes splash as boaters show up to push for harbor shortcut
        Bella Line
        Collier County
        After months on the run 19-year-old arrested in Colorado for Naples teen's death
        Sarah Lindenberg
        Lee County
        Lee County Deputies search for suspect in arcade robbery
        WFTX Digital Team
        Naples
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        Mahmoud Bennett
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        • LaBelle Legends baseball team makes first-ever state tournament run

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      • National News

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          Officials issue heat alert as U.S. braces for unusually high temperatures

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        One dead in San Carlos Park house fire

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        Cape Coral

        Two charged after deadly 125 mph street race crash in Cape Coral

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        FWC to host a series of public meetings on a proposed bear hunt in Florida

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        Florida gives preliminary approval to controversial black bear hunt amid strong opposition

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        Port Charlotte

        Two people killed in Port Charlotte fire, crews say

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        First-generation student celebrates milestone with Immokalee Foundation

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        $100K grant to build outdoor classroom for Collier County kids

        'A little downer': Pine Island music program continues despite Hurricane Ian destroying all instruments

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        Pine Island music program needs community help after Hurricane Ian

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        Marco Island bike rules

        Marco Island

        Marco Island considers stricter rules for e-bikes amid growing popularity

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      • Mcgregor concerns

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers police chief addresses traffic concerns on McGregor Boulevard

        Miyoshi Price
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        An African American Cultural Center is on its way to Fort Myers at Clemente Park

        Miyoshi Price

        Cape Coral

        Calusa Waterkeeper appoints new Waterkeeper

        Andrew Shipley
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        Port Charlotte

        Port Charlotte man charged with shooting at door-to-door salesmen

        NORTH PORT IRRIGATION

        North Port/Englewood

        North Port residents fight back after water shut off

        Victoria Quevedo
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        North Fort Myers

        Man with bioterrorism conviction arrested in ATF investigation in Fort Myers

        Kaitlin Knapp
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        Cape Coral

        School bus crashes near Mariner High School: 42 students on board

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Fort Myers Beach

        WITHDRAWN: Fort Myers Beach developers pull Times Square hotel proposal

        Anvar Ruziev
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      • New homes

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        More than half say the American dream is out of reach, in survey

        Ryan Kruger
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        Punta Gorda

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        Alex Orenczuk
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        A major cleanup in Myakkahatchee Creek hopes to prevent flooding in North Port

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        Jug Creek Marina cited for alcohol violations and failure to obtain permits

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        Naples Pride says drag shows will go on for now, as city council appeals ruling

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        Homes evacuated and one detained near Palm Tree Lane in Fort Myers

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        Northwest Cape boaters push for faster access to Charlotte Harbor

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        Northwest Cape boaters push for faster access to Charlotte Harbor

        Bella Line
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        Man arrested after firing shots in Punta Gorda neighborhood

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        Two people transported to hospital after car crashes into crowd in Fort Myers

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        Cape Coral

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        Cane Toad Warning: Pest experts say they're seeing more this year

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        Fort Myers Metro South

        ‘Stop the Hunt’: Protesters push back against proposed Florida black bear hunt

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        One injured, suspect in custody after armed robbery at Royal Arcade on US 41

        Andrew Shipley
        Collier County Sheriff's Office

        Immokalee

        One injured in overnight stabbing in Immokalee

        Andrew Shipley
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        Covering Florida

        MUST WATCH: Drone pilot uses fishing drone to save girl from rip current

        Anvar Ruziev
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        Naples

        Naples City Council to appeal ruling allowing outdoor drag show at Pridefest

        Mahmoud Bennett
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        New $30 million senior living complex breaks ground in Fort Myers

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        Lehigh Acres residents report illegal semi-truck parking, see little enforcement

        Ella Rhoades
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