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      ‘It’s terrible’: Dead pelicans, broken glass, and beer bottles found at Bat House Park
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      Sanibel fast-tracks a two-phase plan to reopen its Ian damaged fishing pier
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      Lee County approves $5.7 million safety improvements for deadly Burnt Store Road
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      A Lehigh Acres woman was arrested for arson after deputies say she set fire to a home following an argument. Sadly, the family's dog died from smoke inhalation. What are your thoughts on the charges she's facing?
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      Cape Coral trucking company owner says city ordinance is pushing his business out
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        Sanibel

        Sanibel to revisit roundabout plan at Periwinkle and Causeway intersection

        Austin Schargorodski
        Jabari Brown

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers pilot wins $2 million on MrBeast Youtube show

        Miyoshi Price
        Cape Coral builders showcase hurricane-resilient homes in Builders Showcase of Homes

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral builders showcase hurricane-resilient homes

        Bella Line
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        North Fort Myers

        RELIEF: Trash-filled NFM nightmare home cleaned up after years of problems

        Austin Schargorodski
        E-BIKE CRACK DOWN: Cape Coral Police warn parents of charges they could face because of illegal e-bike use

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral Police warn of surge in illegal e-bike use by kids after Christmas

        Bella Line
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        ONLY ON FOX 4: News Press site plans revealed for Fort Myers Midtown project

        Miyoshi Price
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        Bonita Springs

        Time travel comes to Bonita Springs with the Venezia Renaissance Faire

        Emily Young
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        Cape Coral

        Police: Cape Coral 5-year-old unknowingly took gun to school; father arrested

        Bella Line
        Fort Myers Police Department

        Lee County

        Man in Fort Myers police custody dies after apparent self injury, police say

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers city workers push for pay raises amid regional wage gap

        Miyoshi Price
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        Fort Myers laid out response to fecal bacteria concerns at Manuel’s Branch

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        Fire damaged businesses on Cleveland Ave in Fort Myers

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Armed robbery suspects

        Lehigh Acres

        Teen charged with 7-Eleven robbery attempt in Lehigh Acres

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers secures $12.75 million to start STARS Complex expansion project

        Miyoshi Price
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        State animal cruelty offender database is live, local shelter says it needs work

        Austin Schargorodski
      • 'It's a dream moment': Venezuelan food truck owner says she may get to visit home after Maduro's capture

        Fort Myers Metro South

        Venezuelan food truck owner says she may get to go home after Maduro's capture

        Bella Line
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        Lehigh Acres

        Investigators seek 'person of interest' in Veterans Park shooting

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral reduces speed limit on Old Burnt Store Road to improve safety

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Lehigh Acres

        14-year-old boy charged with trying to kill four in propane arson attack

        Kaitlin Knapp

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Venezuelans in Southwest Florida celebrate capture of Nicolás Maduro

        Hunter Walterman
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        Sanibel

        Protecting the sanctuary: Sanibel leaders consider more wildlife crossing signs

        Austin Schargorodski
      • Cape Coral major projects making headway in 2026

        Cape Coral

        Major projects in Cape Coral are making headway in 2026

        Bella Line
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers Innovation Walk moves forward with master plan development

        Miyoshi Price
        Cape Coral cracks down on party house rentals with $350 fee hike

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral cracks down on party house rentals, hiking fees to $350

        Bella Line
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        Sanibel

        E-bikes on Sanibel paths? City considers letting class 2 E-bikes join the ride

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        WELCOME! First baby of the New Year arrives in Fort Myers

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Lehigh Acres

        Suspects sought after robbery attempt at Lehigh Acres 7-Eleven

        WFTX Digital Team
      • San Carlos Park Crash

        Fort Myers Metro South

        No occupants found in submerged vehicle in San Carlos Park

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Fly Heli responds to wildlife concerns over low-flying helicopter near FMB

        Austin Schargorodski
        Lee County among highest number of manatee deaths in 2025, according to FWC

        Pine Island / Matlacha

        Lee County among highest number of manatee deaths in 2025: FWC

        Bella Line
      • Fort Myers New Years Eve

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Coldest New Year's Eve in 25 years has downtown Fort Myers bundling up

        Emily Young
        Suspect deputies are looking for

        Lehigh Acres

        Deputies need help identifying masked suspect in Lehigh Acres vehicle break-ins

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Lee County

        NEW YEAR'S EVE: What you need to know about fireworks in Southwest Florida

        Emily Young
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        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral implements new rental registration requirements starting Jan. 1

        WFTX Digital Team
        Stolen vehicle

        Estero

        FHP: High-speed chase ends with stolen guns, drugs; father, son arrested

        WFTX Digital Team
        Restaurants planning to put heaters outside for customers

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Businesses in Southwest Florida prepare for frigid New Year's Eve

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Mom of Cape Coral teen shot and killed starts nonprofit

        Cape Coral

        Mom of Cape Coral teen killed starts non-profit to raise gun violence awareness

        Bella Line
        'YOU DON'T SEE THIS EVERYDAY': Construction truck falls into Cape Coral canal

        Cape Coral

        'YOU DON'T SEE THIS EVERYDAY': Construction truck falls into Cape Coral canal

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Fort Myers Beach

        ‘This is ridiculous’: Fort Myers Beach pushes county about traffic chaos

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Downtown Fort Myers prepares for New Year's Eve celebration

        Miyoshi Price
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers Police charge man with having $33k worth of fraudulent checks

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        RSW sees some delays and some cancellations after holiday weekend

        Miyoshi Price
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        Sanibel

        Could Florida residents stop paying tolls? Governor Desantis floats the idea.

        Austin Schargorodski
        Four arrested in Lee County Walmart theft ring using fake receipts and U-Haul truck

        North Fort Myers

        Four charged in Lee Co. Walmart theft ring using fake receipts and U-Haul truck

        Bella Line
        Lehigh family loses home in Christmas Day fire and community rallies to help

        Lehigh Acres

        Lehigh family loses home in Christmas Day fire and community rallies to help

        Victoria Quevedo
      • Estero

        Estero 9-year-old recovers after suspected drunk driver crash

        Eric Lovelace
        Everblades

        Estero

        Florida Everblades postponed weekend, Monday games amid tentative deal

        Hunter Walterman
        Lee County Sheriff's Office

        Lee County

        Body Found in water north of Midpoint Bridge, LCSO Investigating

        Emily Young
      • Lee County Sheriff's Office

        Lehigh Acres

        Authorities investigate two crime scenes after a shooting in Lehigh Acres

        Emily Young

        North Fort Myers

        North Fort Myers grocery store closed after car crashes into building

        Hunter Walterman
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