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        LCSO investigates fatal shooting in Lehigh Acres on Alabama Road
        WFTX Digital Team
        Weather
        FORECAST: More inland storms expected this afternoon
        Andrew Shipley
        Captiva
        FWC says deadly boat crash near Captiva Pass kills one on jet ski
        WFTX Digital Team
        Fort Myers Metro South
        Fort Myers festival showcases top high school baseball talent
        Hunter Walterman
        Local News
        Construction worker dies in I-75 crash, FHP says
        WFTX Digital Team
        Fort Myers Beach
        New Fort Myers Beach pier design finalized, construction to begin next year
        Anvar Ruziev
        Naples
        NAPLES CONNECTION: Deputies spoke to Minnesota suspect's mom day before shooting
        WFTX Digital Team
        Local News
        GOT PLANS? | Theater, water lilies, music festivals and marina parties
        Amy Wegmann
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        • Detectives say handyman charged after working on FTM Shores roof that collapsed

          Austin Schargorodski

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      • National News

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        • Trump

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        • American Heart Association

          New heart health guidelines target high blood pressure through lifestyle

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      • FGCU

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        FGCU investigating after visitor uses racial slur on campus

        WFTX Digital Team
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        STUDY: Nearly 1 in 3 American businesses plan to raise prices; here's when

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        Lee County

        NO DEAL: Bargaining talks continue between Lee teachers union and district

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        Charlotte County

        One person transported to hospital after fire rips through Port Charlotte home

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Covering Florida

        Florida officials announce crackdown on undocumented truck drivers

        Forrest Saunders
      • Marco Island

        Marco Island City Council debates budget cuts ahead of budget deadline

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        Punta Gorda

        Bathroom vape detectors help cut down student vaping in Charlotte County schools

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        Katie Walls
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        Naples

        Naples locals react to Cracker Barrel logo controversy as company apologizes

        Mahmoud Bennett
        Colorful sheen on Caloosahatchee River raises concerns for marine life

        North Fort Myers

        Sheen on Caloosahatchee River raises concerns over marine life

        Bella Line
        Dispensary burglary

        Fort Myers Beach

        Man steals $7K in cannabis from Fort Myers Beach mobile van, deputies say

        Anvar Ruziev
      • DUI crash

        Lehigh Acres

        Driver accused of hitting four cars while driving drunk in Lehigh Acres arrested

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Local News

        At least four people injured in Tamiami Trail crash, Charlotte County crews say

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Clewiston

        'Not an easy decision': Clewiston Police Chief resigns

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral Fire says lawn care worker rescued from canal drowning

        WFTX Digital Team
        Mel's Diner break-in

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        Fort Myers Police investigate attempted burglary at Mel's Diner, overnight

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Local News

        Child swept into drain during water main break rescued by Sarasota deputies

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Port Charlotte

        Jet ski rider injured in Charlotte County accident near Stump Pass, FWC says

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Naples

        St. Matthew's House closes original Naples thrift store after 12 years

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        Pure joy takes the stage in Cape Coral's first inclusive improv performance

        Cape Coral

        PURE JOY TAKES THE STAGE: Cape Coral's first inclusive improv performance

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        Bonita Springs

        Bonita Springs firefighters rescue three from crash

        WFTX Digital Team

        Covering Florida

        Is the Gulf's "dead zone" coming back to life?

        Katie Walls

        Arcadia

        DeSoto County School District to help students apply for college

        Hunter Walterman
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        Punta Gorda

        ROUGH ROAD: City to redo Olympia block soon, FDOT work drags into 2026

        Alex Orenczuk

        North Port/Englewood

        Report: North Port leads nation in permits for apartments and duplexes

        Hunter Walterman
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        Lee County

        Lee County Schools implements new volunteer requirements that cost some money

        Miyoshi Price
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        Investigates

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        Katie LaGrone
        Alligator Alcatraz federal ruling

        Naples

        Gov. DeSantis, environmental groups react after judge halts Alligator Alcatraz

        Mahmoud Bennett
        CALUSA CRUSADER: Local brewery creates conservation ale for clean water

        Lee County

        CALUSA CRUSADER: Local brewery creates conservation ale for clean water

        Bella Line
      • Sanibel

        Threatened shorebirds thrive on rebuilt Sanibel Causeway after Hurricane Ian

        Andrew Shipley
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        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral Police raid 7 illegal arcades targeting elderly with gambling issues

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        Local News

        GOT PLANS? | Fashion shows, craft beer festivals and comedy for a great cause

        Amy Wegmann
      • Fort Myers Metro South

        Record sea turtle hatchlings lost on Fort Myers Beach this year

        Anvar Ruziev
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        Punta Gorda

        From boat rage to boat rides: Punta Gorda fisherman set to take clients fishing

        Alex Orenczuk
        Florida lawmakers at Alligator Alcatraz

        Collier County

        No more expansion allowed at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ over environmental concerns

        Sarah Lindenberg
      • Arcadia

        'BIG DEAL:' Governor announces millions for new Arcadia sewer plant

        Hunter Walterman
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        Covering Florida

        Collins escorts driver accused in deadly crash, Newsom mocks ‘political stunt’

        Forrest Saunders
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        'I've never seen anything like it': Legacy Harbour Marina set for major makeover

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      • Sanibel

        Largest boat ramp in Lee County reopens ahead of schedule.

        Andy Cunningham
        Student hit by car in crosswalk sparks Lehigh Acres safety concerns

        Lehigh Acres

        Lehigh student hit by car while crossing in crosswalk, sparking safety concerns

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        Clewiston

        New program at Clewiston High aims to fast track students to teaching jobs

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