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      • Cape Coral
        Teen in “sport mode” Crocs arrested in $9K Cape Coral burglary, police say
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        Weather
        FORECAST: Stormy pattern continues as we heat up a bit more today
        Trent Aric
        Health
        Florida reports 4 deaths from flesh-eating bacteria this year
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        Lehigh Acres
        Lee County deputies say man and woman found dead at Lehigh Acres home
        WFTX Digital Team
        Punta Gorda
        DUI driver hits trooper in Charlotte County, FHP reports
        WFTX Digital Team
        Hendry County
        C-43 Reservoir done in Hendry County; DeSantis touts big step for Everglades
        Austin Schargorodski
        Captiva
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        WFTX Digital Team
        Fort Myers Beach
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        Cape Coral

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        Lee County

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        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

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        Anvar Ruziev
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        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

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        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

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

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        Hurricane

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

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        Lee County considers ban on vaping and smoking at parks and public beaches

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        Cape Coral

        School District of Lee County approves up to $9,000 in teacher incentives

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