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      Lee County News
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      UPDATE: Cape Coral Police investigating armed robbery at jewelry store
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      14-year-old boy charged with trying to kill four in propane arson attack, Lee County sheriff says
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      FL animal cruelty offender database goes live, local shelter says it needs fixes
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      Tensions rise as Charlotte and Lee County debate Boca Grande parking rules
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      'It's a dream moment': Venezuelan food truck owner says she may get to visit home after Maduro's capture
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        ECHL, PHPA reach agreement; regular season resumes

        Miyoshi Price
        Food Bank

        Lee County

        Senior Medical Center hosting food and toy drive today in Fort Myers

        Emily Young
        Bonita Springs man, dog killed in DUI crash remembered by family

        Bonita Springs

        Man and dog killed in Bonita Springs DUI crash remembered for selfless spirit

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Sanibel

        TAKING ROOT: Sanibel launches plan to restore vegetation lost to hurricanes

        Austin Schargorodski

        Fort Myers Beach

        Pink Shell donates 500 teddy bears to children's hospital for holidays.

        Andy Cunningham
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        Lee County

        Toys for Tots helps 32,000 Lee County families celebrate Christmas

        Allie Kaiser
      • Neighbors shaken after suspected drunk driver kills pedestrian walking dog in Bonita Springs

        Bonita Springs

        'Horrific scene': Bonita Springs man killed when car hit him, while walking dog

        Victoria Quevedo

        Lee County

        Lee County Sheriff's Office arrests sex offender connected to teen paddleboarder

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        Driver arrested for going 133 mph on I-75

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Bonita Springs

        Driver charged with DUI manslaughter in Bonita Springs crash

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Cape Coral

        House passes bill to streamline wildlife plan approvals

        Andrew Shipley
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers woman gets surprise home makeover after Hurricane Milton

        Miyoshi Price
      • Fort Myers Metro South

        Authorities find boat of missing Southwest Florida boaters with no one onboard

        Hunter Walterman
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        Sanibel

        No more butts on the beach? Sanibel to discuss smoking ban at city beaches

        Austin Schargorodski
        Cape Coral realtor warns of rental scams, FBI says real estate scams cost Americans millions last year

        Cape Coral

        'Trust your gut': How a Cape Coral realtor says you can avoid rental scams

        Bella Line
      • Cape Coral Theft Suspects

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral Police: These men stole cash and a debit card, then went shopping

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Town confirms Fly Heli behind low-flying helicopter tied to wildlife concerns

        Austin Schargorodski
        Fort Myers man charged after hitting semi-truck driver with baseball bat in road rage attack

        Lee County

        Fort Myers man charged after hitting semi-truck driver with baseball bat

        Victoria Quevedo
      • Horse remains found in quiet Lehigh Acres neighborhood leaves neighbors shocked

        Lehigh Acres

        Horse remains found in quiet Lehigh Acres neighborhood leaves neighbors shocked

        Victoria Quevedo
        New body camera footage shows Cape Councilwoman arrested for DUI

        Cape Coral

        New body camera footage shows Cape Councilwoman arrested for DUI

        Bella Line
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        City of Palms Classic brings basketball excellence to Fort Myers

        Miyoshi Price
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach cancels NYE fireworks due to 'fiscal responsibility push'

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Lee County

        UPDATE: Lee County deputies say the 10-year-old boy has been found

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Low-flying helicopter near FMB’s Bowditch Point raises wildlife concerns

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Cape Coral

        Multi-agency investigation hits Cape Coral neighborhood on Wednesday morning

        Allie Kaiser
        Lee County sees increase in mosquito-borne diseases from international travelers

        Lee County

        Lee County sees increase in mosquito-borne diseases

        Victoria Quevedo
        Rachel Kaduk

        Cape Coral

        REPORT: 911 caller saw Cape Councilwoman driving wrong way before DUI arrest

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        New Lee County Commissioner outlines infrastructure, safety priorities

        Miyoshi Price
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Salvation Army Breaks Ground on $22M Fort Myers Campus Expansion

        Miyoshi Price
        Heart Health and Christmas

        Cape Coral

        Christmas is the deadliest day of the year for heart patients, doctors say

        Emily Young
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        Lee County

        One dies after car crashes into water in Fort Myers

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Lee County

        Foreign fighter who killed Estero couple during fake gun sale sentenced to life

        Kaitlin Knapp
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        Lee County

        Fort Myers man sentenced to 25 years for rape and kidnapping of teen

        Shari Armstrong
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        Fort Myers Beach

        FMB town leaders warn neighbors after string of scam cases

        Austin Schargorodski
        Rabbi Yossi Labkowski

        Cape Coral

        Jewish community mourns Australia victims, increases security locally

        Allie Kaiser
        Federal hemp product ban set for 2026 sparks concern for Cape business owner

        Cape Coral

        Federal hemp product ban set for 2026 sparks concern for Cape business owner

        Bella Line
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Six injured in three-vehicle crash on Daniels Parkway near I-75

        Sarah Lindenberg

        Fort Myers Metro South

        Kappa Alpha Psi alumni chapter distributes gift cards to families in need

        Hunter Walterman

        Fort Myers Beach

        Hurricane Ian survivors head to Washington to fight for FEMA

        Hunter Walterman
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        Colonial Boulevard reopens after deadly crash in Fort Myers kills 1

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral disputes building division allegations ahead of state audit

        Alex Orenczuk
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        Lee County

        Desantis appoints Patricia Petrosky to Lee County Board of County Commissioners

        Sarah Lindenberg
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        SB Metro Pkwy closed after crash involving two emergency vehicles in Fort Myers

        Sarah Lindenberg
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        Cape Coral

        CRIME STOPPERS: Group stole wallets from elderly shoppers at SWFL stores

        Bella Line
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach's new fire station nearly finished and built for resilience

        Austin Schargorodski
      • Cape Coral woman says she lost nearly $20,000 in elaborate phone scam involving Bitcoin machine

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral woman lost nearly $20,000 in phone scam involving Bitcoin machine

        Bella Line
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        Sanibel

        Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation restores a threatened tortoise habitat

        Andrew Shipley
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        Lee County

        Driver convicted in fatal bridge crash that claimed motorcyclist’s life

        Shari Armstrong
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        Cape Coral

        NEW: Two teenagers charged in Cape Coral arsons at park and church

        Bella Line
        Exterior look: Cape Coral's Jaycee Park bistro will continue construction.

        Cape Coral

        Construction of Jaycee Park's bistro will continue.

        Bella Line
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