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        • Weather

          FORECAST: Closing the book on 2025 with chilly weather

          The chilliest New Year's Eve since 2000 is expected following a major winter blast. After a cold start, temperatures will climb only into the low to mid 60s.

          Andrew Shipley

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        • Downtown Fort Myers prepares for New Year's Eve celebration

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        • 'YOU DON'T SEE THIS EVERYDAY': Construction truck falls into Cape Coral canal

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        • Sheriff’s Office asks for help ID’ing person checking doors in Deep Creek

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        • ‘This is ridiculous’: Fort Myers Beach pushes county about traffic chaos

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        • Fort Myers Police charge man with having $33k worth of fraudulent checks

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        • Americans’ financial pessimism hits highest level since 2018, survey finds

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        • Florida's first regulated black bear hunt in years yields 52 harvested bears

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        • Mom of Cape Coral teen killed starts non-profit to raise gun violence awareness

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        • RSW sees some delays and some cancellations after holiday weekend

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        • Could Florida residents stop paying tolls? Governor Desantis floats the idea.

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        • Homeowners in Naples weigh in on Florida bill that could let them get rid of HOA

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      • If you give a child a book

        Got $12? Click now to help a kiddo' in your community in Southwest Florida

        DeSoto County

        ON CAMERA: ATV theft suspects caught after low-speed chase in DeSoto County

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        Crash shuts down all lanes

        Collier County

        UPDATE: NB I-75 at Immokalee Rd. reopened after serious crash

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      • National News

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          Gift card not working? You might be a victim of ‘gift card draining’

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        • New York New Years

          Cities boost police presence nationwide ahead of 2026 New Year’s Eve events

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        Fort Myers Metro South

        Run a red light in Fort Myers? Soon, a camera could catch you.

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        Florida Panthers

        'Different ensemble': Florida Panthers goal song gets orchestral upgrade

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        Florida Panthers

        Panthers' dance team features Palm Beach Co. connection

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        Florida Panthers

        How did this NY native become a diehard Panthers fan?

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        Fort Myers Metro South

        Family of 6-year-old boy who died at Whiskey Creek home speaks out

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        Naples

        WATCH FC NAPLES HISTORY: Tickets on sale for first home playoff game

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        Lehigh Acres

        Deputies: Lehigh Acres woman pulled gun on neighbor during road rage fight

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        Charlotte County commissioners threaten injunction over Boca Grande parking spat

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        Cape Coral

        WHICH ONE?: Two speed limits posted in Cape Coral neighborhood

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        North Fort Myers

        North Fort Myers Fire Department confirms dog killed in fire

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        Fort Myers Beach

        Florida Highway Patrol charges man for DUI in 2-vehicle crash

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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers man awaits update after his family in Jamaica evacuates their home

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        Local News

        Charlotte County bloodhound finds woman after crash

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        AP Poll Health Care

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        Health insurance costs set to jump 6 to 7% during open enrollment

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        Lee County

        Florida's largest education union calls for urgent support in Lee County

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        Fort Myers Beach

        Final Estero Blvd repairs set to start as Fort Myers Beach braces for traffic

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        Naples

        Collier County commissioners approve "Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway" designation

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        North Port/Englewood

        Warm Mineral Springs closed because of death at the park

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        Vape detectors deter student smoking at Hendry County schools

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        Immokalee faces potential food crisis as SNAP benefits halt and grocery store closes

        Immokalee

        Immokalee families brace for SNAP halt amid government shutdown

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        ONLY ON FOX 4: Sister of accused Cape Coral killer calls for mental health reform after their mother's murder

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral sister speaks on mental health after brother accused of killing mom

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        City of Fort Myers is considering red light cameras

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        Hendry County

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        Charlotte County

        Charlotte County fugitive arrested in Oregon after 3 years on ‘Most Wanted’ list

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      • Local News

        Lee County deputies say 6-year-old boy died Sunday after 'drowning incident'

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        Covering Florida

        Federal legislation filed to better protect breast cancer patients

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        Bonita Springs Fire Control says battalion chief continues to recover

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        Immokalee

        Former student returns to Guadalupe Center to help break cycle of poverty

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        North Port/Englewood

        Florida home sales increase as Federal Reserve expected to cut rates again

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        FC Naples clinch home playoff game

        Naples

        PLAYOFFS IN NAPLES: FC Naples win clinches home playoff game on Saturday

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        Punta Gorda

        'I feel the vibe:' Thousands attend Punta Gorda Culture Fest

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        Fort Myers Police investigating deadly bicycle crash

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        LCSO deputies find missing endangered teen

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        Schools

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        Florida Education Association to host town hall at Quality Life Center

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      • Sanibel

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        North Port/Englewood

        'Ridiculous:' Petition calls on North Port High School to unlock bathrooms

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        'CARS JUST ZOOMING BY': New school bus cameras set to hit the road in Lee County

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        Sanibel

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        Naples

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