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        Upper Captiva community helps save two people trapped in house fire
        Alex Orenczuk
        Hurricane
        Erin could reach Cat. 4 strength this weekend
        Katie Walls
        Weather
        FORECAST: Slightly lower rain chances tomorrow, Saturday
        Katie Walls
        Fort Myers Beach
        Two people struck by car, thrown into mangroves near Fort Myers Beach
        Kaitlin Knapp
        Charlotte County
        Officials confirm body found in retention pond as 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier
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        Naples
        Naples City Council considers suing Florida over law restricting disaster powers
        Mahmoud Bennett
        Cape Coral
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        New Florida law adds requirement before drivers can get behind the wheel

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        Father, son die in car crash in Cape Coral

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        Son, father both die after car crashes into water, Cape Coral Police say

        WFTX Digital Team
        Cape Coral residents battle recurring street flooding as hurricane season approaches

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        Cape Coral

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      • Charlotte County Sheriff's Office investigation

        Port Charlotte

        'SOUNDS OF GUNFIRE',' Charlotte County authorities train at school

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        Florida troopers say two motorcyclists hurt after hitting an alligator

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        Law expands cell phone ban in Florida schools

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        Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill on Florida's School Readiness Program

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        Lee County offers free summer meals for students with pickup options

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      • TINY HOME

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        Mahmoud Bennett
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        CHARLOTTE COUNTY

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