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      • Collier County
        Emails: Collier County officials left out of DeSantis 'Alligator Alcatraz' plans
        By KATE PAYNE
        Weather
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        Andrew Shipley
        Cape Coral
        Cape Coral short term 'frat house' Airbnb rental given $31,500 in fines
        Bella Line
        Downtown Fort Myers
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        WFTX Digital Team
        Naples
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        Mahmoud Bennett
        Port Charlotte
        Vigil planned this weekend for Port Charlotte native killed in West Bank
        Alex Orenczuk
        Cape Coral
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        Austin Schargorodski
        Downtown Fort Myers
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        Miyoshi Price
        Immigration Action
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        Eric Lovelace

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      • Marco Island

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        Marco Island’s $11.5M water meter upgrade could mean higher bills for some

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        Punta Gorda

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        Digital danger? Hendry County Sheriff warns people of online threats amid environmental advocacy

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        Hendry County Sheriff warns people of online threats amid environmental advocacy

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        Lehigh Acres

        Dog found abandoned in Lehigh Acres dies; rescuer calls it heartbreaking neglect

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        'Perfect mosquito environment': Lee County faces aggressive insect season

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        New Florida law creates Spectrum Alert for missing kids with autism

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

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        Fort Myers Beach

        South Trail firefighter treated while responding to fire

        WFTX Digital Team
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        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
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        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
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        Naples

        Naples Pride drag show must be indoors, appeals court rules

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        Busch Gardens postpones opening date of Wild Oasis

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        Marco Island

        Marco Island leaders warn of guns left in parks

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        Fort Myers firefighter and daughter rescue kitten

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      • Governor Ron DeSantis

        Port Charlotte

        Governor Ron DeSantis to speak in Port Charlotte, Friday

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        Cape Coral

        Injured manatee released in Cape Coral after year of rehabilitation

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        Covering Florida

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

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        Venezuelan-Americans in Southwest Florida talk travel restrictions

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        Port Charlotte

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

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        Naples

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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

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        Lee County

        Lee Teachers Association fighting district over new incentive program

        Miyoshi Price
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        Sunshine Crimes

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        Kaitlin Knapp

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        Local News

        Residents upset after Cape Coral City Council moves citizen comment timing

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        Alva

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

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        Lehigh Acres

        Lehigh Acres firefighters respond to car crash into canal

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        David Jolly announces candidacy for Florida governor

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        More Americans rent homes as costs continue to rise

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        Cape Coral

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

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        Florida Panthers

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        Hurricane

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