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      • Immokalee
        19-year-old arrested for allegedly trying to lure children near school
        WFTX Digital Team
        Weather
        FORECAST: Plenty of sunshine and warmer temperatures return
        Andrew Shipley
        Arcadia
        'Never seen it this bad:' DeSoto County farmers battle historic drought
        Hunter Walterman
        Lee County
        Water Shortage Warning for Lee and Collier counties
        Katie Walls
        Local News
        Low Lake O water releases continue under USACE plan, SCCF says it’s harmful
        Austin Schargorodski
        Lee County
        WATCH: Lee County students protest Trump administration policies
        Bella Line
        Lee County
        Lee Health prepares for potential measles cases amid Collier County outbreak
        Victoria Quevedo
        Punta Gorda
        New restaurants fuel comeback at Punta Gorda’s Fisherman’s Village
        Miyoshi Price
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        GOT PLANS? | Art, cars, seafood and science in Southwest Florida this weekend
        Amy Wegmann

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        • Collier County’s largest behavioral health center takes shape ahead of schedule

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        • Venice-based Agape Flights plane found in Haiti, no survivors reported

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        • Naples man charged for killing 11-week-old Chihuahua

          WFTX Digital Team

      • If you give a child a book

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        Collier County

        Haven Act for domestic violence protection passes Florida Senate

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      • National News

        • Bad Bunny

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        • Pizza Hut

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      • Detective says mother waited 40 minutes to call 911 during attempted family suicide, wished responders arrived later

        Lehigh Acres

        Judge orders Lehigh parents charged with attempted suicide pact to stay in jail

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        North Port/Englewood

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        Lehigh Acres

        Lehigh Acres firefighters respond to house fire

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        Port Charlotte

        Judge orders USDA to fully fund SNAP by Friday as food pantries stay busy

        Alex Orenczuk
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        RSW travelers react as FAA plans nationwide flight cuts amid government shutdown

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        Community mourns after teenager dies in North Fort Myers house fire

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        Clewiston

        New reservoir to protect Southwest Florida from lake discharges

        Andrew Shipley
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        Naples

        North Naples’ Mercato unveils upgraded piazza for entertainment and gatherings

        Mahmoud Bennett
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        Naples

        Naples moves forward with plans for new Cambier Park playground

        Mahmoud Bennett
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        Lee County

        Lee County launches school bus stop arm camera program to protect students

        Miyoshi Price
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        Naples

        New Meals of Hope warehouse in Naples expands to meet increasing demand for help

        Emily Young
        Lehigh Acres Fire Rescue adds water rescue truck to fleet

        Lehigh Acres

        NEW TO THE FLEET: Lehigh Acres Fire Rescue adds Hi-Water rescue truck

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Local News

        EXTRA TIME EP: 37: FC Naples is heading to the semifinals

        Ryan Kruger
      • Doctor's fight against breast cancer insurance denials gets a nod from hit drama

        Investigates

        Doctor's fight against breast cancer insurance denials gets a nod from hit drama

        Katie LaGrone
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        Covering Florida

        Massive fire heavily damages home owned by Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra

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        Naples

        Meals of Hope celebrates grand opening of regional food hub in Naples

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Lee County

        Report: Father claims disabled son planned Lehigh Acres family suicide pact

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Fort Myers Beach

        New Big Carlos Pass Bridge to open to traffic on Friday

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Covering Florida

        Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings enters Florida governor's race

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      • Hiring

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        Job market freeze finally starting to thaw as businesses plan hiring surge

        Ryan Kruger

        North Port/Englewood

        WATCH: North Port Police car flips during high-speed chase

        Hunter Walterman

        Naples

        Florida man walks the four corners of the U.S. for mental health awareness

        Eric Lovelace
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        Bonita Springs

        District could spare Fort Myers Beach Elementary from demolition

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        New Fort Myers housing prioritizes displaced people from Southward Village

        Miyoshi Price
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        Naples

        Collier Co. commissioner backtracks after considering Marco Island position

        Mahmoud Bennett
      • Immokalee food pantry demand rises after SNAP pause and store closure

        Immokalee

        Immokalee food pantry demand rises after SNAP pause and grocery store closure

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Cape Coral

        Lee Co. commissioner seeks law enforcement's help for Burnt Store Road safety

        WFTX Digital Team
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        North Port/Englewood

        North Port Police say officers hurt in crash, suspect arrested for DUI

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Lee Commissioners vote to resurface Veterans Parkway in Cape Coral

        WFTX Digital Team
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        North Port/Englewood

        Outdoor burn ban in effect for the City of North Port

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        Classroom

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        School District of Lee County and the Teachers Association reach salary deal

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Trump

        Covering Florida

        President heads to Miami on Wednesday to speak about his economic agenda

        AP via Scripps News
        Voting

        Punta Gorda

        Melissa Lockhart keeps District 5 seat after Tuesday's election

        WFTX Digital Team

        Cape Coral

        How much time do you lose in Southwest Florida traffic?

        Hunter Walterman
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        Labelle

        Hendry County elementary school launches violin program for students

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        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach voters recall town council members

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        UPS plane crashes after takeoff from Louisville airport, three people on board

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        Fort Myers restaurant owner launches Hurricane Melissa relief drive for Jamaica

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        Lee County school board votes to keep 3 teachers suspended without pay pending hearings

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        Lee County teachers face continued suspension over misconduct claims

        Bella Line
        Famous leaning brown house that survived Hurricane Ian finally meets its end on Matlacha

        Pine Island / Matlacha

        Leaning house demolished in Matlacha three years after Hurricane Ian

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