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      • Punta Gorda
        Charlotte County deputy who shot and killed Deep Creek man has retired
        Alex Orenczuk
        Hurricane
        TRACKING THE TROPICS: Subtropical Storm Karen has formed!
        Katie Walls
        Weather
        FORECAST: One more day of storms, then we get a taste of fall
        Trent Aric
        Charlotte County
        False carjacking claim prompts Babcock Ranch school lockdown, deputies say
        WFTX Digital Team
        Local News
        Lee County Commissioner Mike Greenwell dies after thyroid cancer battle
        WFTX Digital Team
        Local News
        Lee County deputies charge man after incident at First Baptist Church
        WFTX Digital Team
        Cape Coral
        Cape Coral's Bike Night returns with new parking options
        WFTX Digital Team
        Local News
        GOT PLANS? | Food, music, boats and Boo at the Zoo
        Amy Wegmann
        Local News
        Arcadia woman pushing stroller killed in US-17 crash, FHP says
        WFTX Digital Team

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          WFTX Digital Team

        • A year later, we checked in with NFM businesses torn apart by a Milton tornado

          Austin Schargorodski

        • A year after Hurricane Milton, recovery shines across coastal Charlotte County

          Alex Orenczuk

        • Cape Coral voters may get the chance to decide on council salary increases

          Bella Line

      • If you give a child a book

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        Local News

        UPDATE: Deputies say investigation in Babcock Ranch was 'false report'

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Investigates

        Family demands answers after dementia patient found in walk-in freezer at ALF

        Adam Walser
      • National News

        • APTOPIX Argentina Israel Palestinians Hostages

          Families of hostages await news of loved ones as Gaza cease-fire takes hold

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        • APTOPIX Government Shutdown

          Trump admin begins 'reduction in force' as government shutdown continues

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      • Hospital

        North Port/Englewood

        SWFL families plan ahead, as tax credits for their health insurance end

        Emily Young
        Gas

        Local News

        Gas burden hits 20-year low as Americans spend less than 2% of income on fuel

        Ryan Kruger

        North Port/Englewood

        North Port to close part of Price Boulevard as widening project continues

        Hunter Walterman
      • This courtroom sketch shows U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon listening to Ryan Routh during his trial where he is charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump last year at a golf course in South Florida, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Fort Pierce, Fla.

        Covering Florida

        Why was Routh allowed to defend himself during trial?

        Ethan Stein

        Collier County

        Collier County teachers union negotiations stall as board and union trade offers

        Eric Lovelace
        Sen. Darryl Rouson is introducing a bill to raise Florida's malpractice insurance minimum requirements for doctors

        Investigates

        FL lawmaker proposes raising medical malpractice insurance minimum requirements

        Adam Walser
      • WPTV reporter Matt Sczesny talks to a resident about home insurance costs in Florida.

        Covering Florida

        Study finds 75% of homeowners fear insurance will become unaffordable

        Matt Sczesny
        Naples Pride

        Downtown Fort Myers

        2026 Pride SWFL festival will continue in Fort Myers despite cancellation rumors

        Miyoshi Price
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        Port Charlotte

        Man shot by Charlotte County deputy dies, identified as 50-year-old Daniel Burch

        Alex Orenczuk
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        Covering Florida

        Bear hunt: Permit lottery draws 160K applications amid unlikely protest

        Annette Gutierrez
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        From hunter to hunted: Fort Myers boxer defends title with signature left hook

        Miyoshi Price
        Immokalee organization distributes free bike lights to improve bicyclist safety

        Immokalee

        Immokalee organization distributes free bike lights to improve bicyclist safety

        Victoria Quevedo
      • Tropics Satellite

        Hurricane

        TRACKING THE TROPICS: Imelda has become a hurricane this morning

        Katie Walls
        Matlacha housing market shows signs of recovery after Hurricane Ian devastation

        Pine Island / Matlacha

        HOT HOUSING MARKET: What's going on right now in Matlacha?

        Bella Line
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        Investigates

        Surgeon General attempts to clear up confusion over COVID vaccine availability

        Katie LaGrone
      • Road Closure

        Local News

        FDOT will close SR 31 bridge again for repairs

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral man arrested after 110 mph road rage chase with toddler in back seat

        Austin Schargorodski
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        National News

        3 people shot at immigration detention facility, AP reports

        AP via Scripps News
      • Police

        Punta Gorda

        Two women killed in Punta Gorda crash on SR 31, troopers say

        WFTX Digital Team
        Florida Highway Patrol

        Port Charlotte

        FHP says 75-year-old E-biker died in Port Charlotte crash

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Lee County Utilities advises of boil water notice for Tice

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Beach

        Fort Myers Beach

        Bowditch Beach is open again after health concerns

        WFTX Digital Team
        Caloosahatchee River Near Alva

        Cape Coral

        Former Florida Forest Service Supervisor arrested for vessel homicide

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Covering Florida

        No clear plan yet on property tax relief from Florida House

        Forrest Saunders
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        Lee County

        Lee County teachers reach tentative contract agreement with salary increases

        Miyoshi Price
        Deputy Scene in Punta Gorda

        Punta Gorda

        Charlotte County deputy shoots suspect twice after scuffle, words exchanged

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Naples

        Collier County autism group reacts to new White House autism initiative

        Mahmoud Bennett
      • Immokalee school cuts teacher turnover in half with support programs for educators

        Immokalee

        Immokalee school cuts teacher turnover in half with support programs

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Trailer permit deadline passes for people still rebuilding on Fort Myers Beach

        Austin Schargorodski
        Scam targetting builders in Charlotte County

        Charlotte County

        SCAM ALERT: Fake permit invoices targeting Charlotte County builders

        Emily Young
      • Hendry County

        Clewiston

        15-year-old student arrested for threatening to shoot up Hendry County schools

        WFTX Digital Team
        Ryan Routh tries to stab himself with a pen on Sept. 23, 2025, after he was found guilty on all five counts of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.

        Covering Florida

        Routh guilty on all counts, attempts to stab himself with pen

        David Fischer, AP and Ethan Stein, WPTV
        Death investigation

        Port Charlotte

        Death investigation underway in Port Charlotte

        WFTX Digital Team
      • BALKE

        Punta Gorda

        UPDATE: Synagogue arson suspect facing federal charge

        Alex Orenczuk
        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach trailer permits expire today

        WFTX Digital Team
        Salah Chelih

        Bonita Springs

        Bonita Springs man charged with murder appears in court

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Housing

        Local News

        Southwest Florida faces some of the highest home vacancy rates in the nation

        Ryan Kruger
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        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral police say motorcyclist died in crash with truck

        WFTX Digital Team
        BALKE

        Punta Gorda

        Police arrest suspect in arson, hate crime at Charlotte County synagogue

        Alex Orenczuk
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        Covering Florida

        Roller coaster was working right when man died: State inspectors

        Associated Press
        Crash shuts down part of Del Prado

        Cape Coral

        Crash shuts down part of Del Prado Boulevard in Cape Coral

        WFTX Digital Team
        Armed robbery suspect

        Local News

        Federal charges filed against Fort Myers pair in I-75 armed robbery spree

        WFTX Digital Team
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