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      Florida high school athletes must get EKGs before playing sports under new law
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      Fort Myers denies affordable housing extension, reclaims lot for city program
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      Cape Coral Boathouse restaurant faces Saturday deadline after October fire
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      Immigration lawyers battle for detainee access at controversial Florida facility
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      Commissioner calls for Port Police Authority cost analysis, but it's rejected
      • ALVA PARK BOARDWALK REPAIRS thumbnail.jpg

        Alva

        Boardwalk repairs finally coming to Alva park nearly 3 years after Ian damage

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Lee County Commission passes controversial Boca Grande parking ordinance

        Alex Orenczuk
        HIGHSCHOOL NNN LOCATION

        Lehigh Acres

        New high school coming to east Lee County gets mixed community reactions

        Victoria Quevedo
      • Proposed 150-foot cell tower faces opposition from neighbors, property values and rural character top of mind

        Pine Island / Matlacha

        Pine Island residents oppose cell tower plan that could impact property values

        Bella Line
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach council approves entertainment venue at former theater site

        Anvar Ruziev
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        A Fort Myers man with Parkinson's calls for cracked sidewalks to be fixed

        Miyoshi Price
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        Lee County

        Boca Grande beachgoers could face fewer spots under proposed ordinance

        Alex Orenczuk
        Neighbors demand safety improvements after another crash on 2-lane stretch of Burnt Store Road

        Cape Coral

        Another crash on Burnt Store Road prompts calls for safety improvements

        Bella Line
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        Sanibel

        11 homes lifted simultaneously in Donax Village; Sanibel names day in honor

        Austin Schargorodski
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        North Fort Myers

        Pondella & River Roads closed due to downed power lines, LCSO says

        WFTX Digital Team
        Young Entrepreneurs

        Fort Myers Metro South

        'We want to make this a business': Fort Myers kids learn entrepreneurial skills

        Hunter Walterman
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach needs to replace more than 10% of island’s fire hydrants

        Anvar Ruziev
      • Hurricane Ian's lingering damage: Lee County Commissioners to vote on two bridge repairs

        Lee County

        Lee County to vote on $3.6 million Matlacha bridge repairs after Hurricane Ian

        Bella Line
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Lee County deputies investigating 'suspicious' death on Ortiz Avenue

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach property owners face potential 26% tax increase

        Anvar Ruziev
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        Alva

        Lee County may build EMS facility in Alva, but some have mixed feelings

        Austin Schargorodski
        FDLE facility groundbreaking

        San Carlos Park

        New 64,000 sq ft FDLE facility to be built in Lee County off Alico Road

        Andy Cunningham
        912 violations in one day: Why Lee County is installing cameras on every school bus

        Cape Coral

        Lee Co. installing cameras on school buses to ticket drivers illegally passing

        Bella Line
      • Parking proposal restrictions on Boca Grande

        Lee County

        Charlotte County urges Lee County to rethink Boca Grande parking ordinance

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral man arrested for boating under the influence after canal crash

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        One sent to hospital after senior living facility fire, South Trail crews says

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Cape Coral Death Investigation

        Cape Coral

        Police investigating death in Southeast Cape Coral

        Hunter Walterman
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        SWFL Back To School

        STOCKED UP: New Lee Co teachers get supplies from Foundation to start strong

        Austin Schargorodski
        LEHIGH SEWER

        Lehigh Acres

        Lehigh neighbors worry as sewage backs up into streets for third time this year

        Victoria Quevedo
      • Cape Coral school zone cameras catch over 12,000 speeders in first six months as new school year approaches

        Cape Coral

        School zone cameras catch 12,000 speeders, Cape students set to return to school

        Bella Line
        Miscue Lounge shooting

        Fort Myers Metro South

        Two arrested for Miscue Lounge Fourth of July shooting in Fort Myers

        WFTX Digital Team
        LEETRAN LEHIGH

        Lehigh Acres

        $1.50 curb-to-curb service transforms transportation for Lehigh Acres neighbors

        Victoria Quevedo
      • CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Masked intruder removes shoes before attempting to enter Cape Coral home

        Cape Coral

        Shoeless man caught on camera in Cape Coral break-in attempt

        Bella Line
        Allegiant

        Lee County

        Allegiant will start service from RSW to three cities in November 2025

        Kaitlin Knapp
        Frantz Clerjuste

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral man arrested on child pornography charges, police say

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Fort Myers Beach

        San Carlos Island condo association orders people to remove trailers

        Anvar Ruziev
        Dead-end danger: Cape Coral homeowner calls for safety measures after car plows through roundabout

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral man calls for safety measures after car plows through roundabout

        Bella Line
        hot car

        Lehigh Acres

        Lee County deputies: Kids left in 100-degree car while woman shopped at store

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers council seeks to terminate McCollum Hall development agreements

        Kaitlin Knapp
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        City of Palms Park demolition back on table after years of uncertainty

        Kaitlin Knapp
        Its your money- xfinity/target scam

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Publix employee saves 90-year-old from Xfinity gift card scam

        Emily Young
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Police say two drivers in critical condition after U.S. 41 crash in Fort Myers

        WFTX Digital Team
        Free Lee County beaches, parks, and pools

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Lee County offers some free beaches, parks, and pools this weekend

        WFTX Digital Team
        Kid's Kourt Day

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Kids get to argue parents in front of Lee County judge

        Hunter Walterman
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        Heights Center distributes free school supplies in Lee County Saturday

        Hunter Walterman
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        Fort Myers Beach neighbors push back against FEMA trailer violation list

        Anvar Ruziev
        Local artist's colorful murals fund housing assistance for Pine Island residents

        Pine Island / Matlacha

        Local artist's colorful mural helps fund housing assistance for Pine Island

        Bella Line
      • Cape Coral officials cut the ribbon on the removal of the Chiquita Lock

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral officials cut the ribbon on the removal of the Chiquita Lock

        Bella Line
        Yanko Romero

        Lee County

        Fort Myers murder suspect sent to state hospital after incompetency ruling

        Kaitlin Knapp

        Lehigh Acres

        23-year-old killed after crashing into trailer carrying concrete in Lehigh Acres

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Collier County Sheriff's Office

        Lehigh Acres

        Collier County deputies respond to fatal crash, overnight

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach sets deadline for removal of temporary homes and businesses

        Anvar Ruziev
        MAJESTIC GOLF COURSE

        Lehigh Acres

        Majestic Golf Club residents are fighting to save their community

        Victoria Quevedo
      • Cape Coral residents clash with city council over controversial public comment policy change

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral residents clash with city council over public comment policy change

        Bella Line
        Operation No Cap

        Cape Coral

        Murder, RICO charges in Cape Coral drug bust 'Operation No Cap'

        Kaitlin Knapp
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