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      Cape Coral city council rejects proposal to change government structure
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      State approves demolition of FMB Elementary, district weighs other options
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      Three teens arrested in Fort Myers shooting that nearly killed driver
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      House bill could eliminate permits for small home projects under $7,500
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      UPDATE: Deputies work to identify suspects in shooting near HeadPinz
      • '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
        Tortoise crossing sign

        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
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        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
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        Estero

        Florida Everblades postponed weekend, Monday games amid tentative deal

        Hunter Walterman
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        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
        UPDATE: LCSO says a woman is charged with shooting ex-boyfriend over the weekend

        Lehigh Acres

        LCSO: Woman charged with shooting ex-boyfriend, his family member

        Hunter Walterman
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        Lee County

        New Florida law cracks down on animal abuse, publicly names offenders

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach council member Jim Atterholt to retire at end of year

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral shelter animals get Christmas gifts from volunteers

        Allie Kaiser
      • Christmas day fire in Lehigh Acres

        Lehigh Acres

        Christmas fire in Lehigh Acres kills family dog

        Emily Young
        Rotary Club of Lehigh Acres serves free Christmas meals to community in need

        Lehigh Acres

        Rotary Club of Lehigh Acres serves free Christmas meals to neighbors in need

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        STUDY: Prices rise for people vacationing or staycationing in Southwest Florida

        Miyoshi Price
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach regains flood discount bringing potential insurance savings

        Mahmoud Bennett
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        Sanibel

        Neighbors helping neighbors as F.I.S.H. of SANCAP supports families this holiday

        Austin Schargorodski
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        North Fort Myers

        'Fix the Bridge' sign sparks questions for those driving past it in Fort Myers

        Allie Kaiser
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        ECHL, PHPA reach agreement; regular season resumes

        Miyoshi Price
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        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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