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      • Collier County
        Florida Democrats tour 'Alligator Alcatraz,' call conditions 'appalling'
        Eric Lovelace
        Weather
        FORECAST: Rain chances increasing into next week
        Andrew Shipley
        Fort Myers Beach
        15 MINUTES TO PAY: Automated parking citations coming to Lee County parks
        Anvar Ruziev
        Lee County
        Ex-Lee Co. deputy charged with faking wife’s signature in $94K insurance scam
        Kaitlin Knapp
        Pine Island / Matlacha
        Pine Island has sweet comeback with mangoes and art after hurricanes
        Bella Line
        4 Things To Do
        4 Things to Do in Southwest Florida this Weekend July 11 – July 13
        Vanessa Busch

        More News In Your Neighborhood

         
        • Nonprofit aims to improve pedestrian safety in downtown Arcadia

          Hunter Walterman

        • Florida Python Challenge brings hunters to Collier Co. to target invasive snakes

          Mahmoud Bennett

        • Boca Grande shark attack hero pleads not guilty to driver's license violation

          Alex Orenczuk

        • Florida Highway Patrol trooper crashes with motorcycle after chase, FHP says

          WFTX Digital Team

      • If you give a child a book

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

        Right at home

        Lee County

        New program offers relief to dementia caregivers in Southwest Florida

        Miyoshi Price
        Alligator Alcatraz

        Collier County

        Conservation groups plan to sue US agencies over 'Alligator Alcatraz' violations

        Leilyn Torres
      • National News

        • Port St. Lucie police say Rosa Mena was operating an unlicensed med spa inside this shed located in her backyard.

          Backyard Botox case has neighbors asking: 'Who would go into a shed'?

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          Ft. Lee renamed to honor Black Medal of Honor recipient, not Confederate general

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        • China US Tariffs Timeline

          Trade tensions escalate: Trump announces 30% tariffs on Mexico and EU imports

          Justin Boggs

        Scripps News
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        Covering Florida

        Trump pardons 2 divers who freed 19 sharks off the coast of Florida

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Fort Myers Beach

        South Trail firefighter treated while responding to fire

        WFTX Digital Team
        Black Bear in Laishley Park

        Punta Gorda

        A black bear in Punta Gorda? Police issue notice after sighting in Laishley Park

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Active Scene Oasis Blvd

        Downtown Fort Myers

        UPDATE: Fort Myers Police say one person was killed in condo shooting

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Naples

        Naples Pride goes on, with extra security and drag shows inside

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Naples

        INDOOR OR OUT? Naples parkgoers weigh in on Pride Fest drag show requirements

        Anvar Ruziev
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        Charlotte County

        DeSantis signs 3 new laws in Charlotte County to support Florida veterans

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        New Florida law aims to protect firefighters' physical and mental health

        Miyoshi Price
        Mackle Park playground

        Marco Island

        "Unsettling": Marco Island urges caution after loaded gun found near kids' camp

        Mahmoud Bennett
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        Immokalee

        'They're in desperate need': Food distribution returns to Immokalee

        Ella Rhoades
        Naples Pride

        Naples

        Naples Pride drag show must be indoors, appeals court rules

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        Local News

        EXTRA TIME EP 14: An emotional journey to FC Naples

        Ryan Kruger
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        Covering Florida

        Busch Gardens postpones opening date of Wild Oasis

        WFTS
        Gun

        Marco Island

        Marco Island leaders warn of guns left in parks

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Local News

        Fort Myers firefighter and daughter rescue kitten

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Governor Ron DeSantis

        Port Charlotte

        Governor Ron DeSantis to speak in Port Charlotte, Friday

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Cape Coral

        Injured manatee released in Cape Coral after year of rehabilitation

        WFTX Digital Team
        Jail

        Covering Florida

        Florida's new offender registry helps you find violent criminals nearby

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Drone flying over your property? Here's what you should do

        Anvar Ruziev
        Venezuelan-Americans in SWFL

        Local News

        Venezuelan-Americans in Southwest Florida talk travel restrictions

        Stephen Pimpo
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        Port Charlotte

        'Literal steps to recovery:' 12-year-old hit by minivan battles severe injuries

        Alex Orenczuk
      • Naples Airport

        Naples

        Coalition fights to preserve Naples Airport as city seeks greater control

        Mahmoud Bennett
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        Cape Coral

        Woman dies after car goes into Cape Coral canal, police rescue caught on video

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Sunshine Crimes

        SUNSHINE CRIMES: Mom's unsolved 2018 murder leaves family still seeking justice

        Kaitlin Knapp
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        Lee County

        Lee Teachers Association fighting district over new incentive program

        Miyoshi Price
        Bryan Dos Santos

        Sunshine Crimes

        Age-progressed photo of kidnapped Fort Myers boy sparks tips in 4 states

        Kaitlin Knapp

        4 Things To Do

        4 Things to Do in Southwest Florida this Weekend June 6 – June 8

        Vanessa Busch
      • Cape Coral Public Comment

        Local News

        Residents upset after Cape Coral City Council moves citizen comment timing

        Stephen Pimpo
        Community Correspondent Anvar Ruziev speaking with neighbor Denise Eberle in Alva.

        Alva

        Alva neighbors concerned about new high school planned for their rural community

        Anvar Ruziev
        Police

        Lehigh Acres

        Lehigh Acres firefighters respond to car crash into canal

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Local News

        David Jolly announces candidacy for Florida governor

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Local News

        More Americans rent homes as costs continue to rise

        Ryan Kruger
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        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral police say one dead, three officers injured after crash into canal

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Airbnb damaged Palm Beach County

        Covering Florida

        Teens throw rager at Airbnb, leaving homeowner with thousands in damage

        Ethan Stein
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        Florida Panthers

        South Florida friends in Edmonton for Stanley Cup Game 1

        Mike Trim
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        Hurricane

        FINALLY! New tidal gauges come to Lee County ahead of Hurricane Season

        Katie Walls
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        Hurricane

        Predicting hurricanes: how changes in the ocean influence weather

        Katie Walls
        Naples city hall

        Naples

        Naples raises utility rates again; average city household to pay $46 more a year

        Mahmoud Bennett
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        Covering Florida

        This is how tariff hikes on steel, aluminum could impact building materials

        Tyler Hatfield
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers ranked second best small city to start a business

        Miyoshi Price
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        Immokalee

        Wellness Center brings comprehensive healthcare services to Immokalee children

        Ella Rhoades
        Lehigh Acres Abandoned Dog

        Lehigh Acres

        'It's not ok': Severely neglected dog found abandoned on Lehigh Acres road

        Victoria Quevedo
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