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      Should Sanibel rethink its sanctuary-first identity? City asking neighbors to weigh in
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      Emotional reunion between LCSO K9 and 79-year-old he found in Florida preserve
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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
      • Teresa Monroe has been identified by family as the woman killed in the crash

        Lehigh Acres

        Family identifies woman killed in Lehigh hit-and-run crash

        Kaitlin Knapp
        STARS Complex shooting

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers Police investigating shooting at STARS Complex

        WFTX Digital Team
        Scotty's Bierwerks closing for good on Friday

        Cape Coral

        Scotty's Bierwerks announces closure of Cape Coral brewery

        WFTX Digital Team
      • TURKEY TROT

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Southwest Florida runners lace up for Turkey Trot, supporting local charities

        Miyoshi Price

        Cape Coral

        Several Southwest Florida cities see biggest home price dip in the country

        Hunter Walterman
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        High-speed chase in Fort Myers leads to DUI arrest

        Kaitlin Knapp
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        San Carlos Park

        Lee County deputies investigating home robbery in San Carlos Park

        WFTX Digital Team
        People waiting for bags

        Downtown Fort Myers

        RSW travelers experience minimal delays on Thanksgiving travel day

        Allie Kaiser
        Family businesses provide free Thanksgiving turkeys in Cape Coral

        Cape Coral

        'Don't give up': Cape Coral businesses fill community fridge for needy families

        Bella Line
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        Report: Man charged with hitting Fort Myers officers tried to take their gun

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        Estero man killed in crash on Tamiami Trail, troopers say

        Miyoshi Price
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Crowd gathers to watch coyote stuck on Fort Myers hotel ledge

        Hunter Walterman
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        Cape Coral

        Governor DeSantis pushes for stricter regulations for dog breeders

        Allie Kaiser
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        Sanibel

        Sanibel’s iconic Dairy Queen building getting new life as a diner after Ian

        Austin Schargorodski
        Fort Myers tip off EVP

        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers Tip Off Tournament kicks off with some college basketball superstars

        Miyoshi Price
      • Cape Coral Boathouse restaurant gets new potential design following devastating fire last year

        Cape Coral

        New Cape Coral Boathouse renderings show its potential new look

        Bella Line
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Coyote leaps to safety after being trapped on Fort Myers hotel ledge

        WFTX Digital Team

        Estero

        'Home away from home': Corkscrew Country Store closes after 30 years

        Eric Lovelace
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        Alva

        SWFL horse trainer takes precautions after Texas virus outbreak

        Allie Kaiser
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        Pine Island / Matlacha

        Boat captain rescues baby dolphin stranded in shallow water near St. James City

        Alex Orenczuk
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        Fort Myers Metro South

        Report: Woman with felony warrant drove at Lee County deputy before being shot

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Lehigh Acres

        Fire damages vacant Lehigh Acres home, cause under investigation

        Miyoshi Price
        Fort Myers law firm gives away turkeys as families face increased need after shutdown

        Lee County

        Fort Myers law firm gives away turkeys after historic government shutdown

        Bella Line
        UPDATE: Lehigh Acres death investigation deemed murder-suicide, deputies say

        Lehigh Acres

        UPDATE: Lehigh Acres death investigation deemed murder-suicide, deputies say

        WFTX Digital Team
      • SANDRA NICHOLS

        Fort Myers Metro South

        Deputy shoots woman fleeing traffic stop in Fort Myers

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Human contamination found in Fort Myers creek

        Andrew Shipley
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        Fort Myers Beach

        'We're home again!': Caribbean Beach Club reopens with new upgrades after Ian

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Cape Coral

        Drunk DoorDash? Cape Coral police make the arrest, then the delivery

        WFTX Digital Team
        Lee County Deputy Shooting

        Fort Myers Metro South

        Lee County Deputy shoots woman during traffic stop in Fort Myers

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Sanibel

        Florida lawmakers oppose Trump administration's new offshore drilling plan

        Andrew Shipley
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers mayor pushes federal agencies to fast-track yacht basin permits

        Miyoshi Price
        Golisano Community Autism Hub opens

        Cape Coral

        Golisano Autism Community Hub brings new support to Cape Coral families

        Emily Young
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        Lee County

        Trial for suspect charged with killing Cape Coral teen expected in early 2026

        Bella Line
      • New Aldi officially opens in Lehigh Acres after months of anticipation

        Lehigh Acres

        New Aldi officially opens in Lehigh Acres after months of anticipation

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Cape Coral

        Large police presence in Cape Coral ends with man receiving mental health care

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Fort Myers Beach

        NEW PATH: Lee Co. greenlights contract for FMB-to-Bonita multi-use trail

        Austin Schargorodski
      • New Aldi opens in Lehigh Acres, ending long drives for affordable groceries

        Lehigh Acres

        New Aldi opens in Lehigh Acres, ending long drives for affordable groceries

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Lee County

        With FBI investigation now closed, will Marceno pursue other political options?

        Ryan Kruger
        Debt or no water? Homeowners hook up to city water and face the costs

        Cape Coral

        Debt or no water? Cape Coral homeowners face high bills to hook up to city water

        Bella Line
      • FGCU Christmas tree give back

        Fort Myers Metro South

        FGCU students turn class project into holiday lifeline for at risk teen girls

        Emily Young
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        Lee County

        Lee County Supervisor of Elections Tommy Doyle to retire

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Lee County

        Fort Myers Police officers released from hospital & recovering after hit & run

        Miyoshi Price
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        North Fort Myers

        'Rush hour… it’s terrible': Old-41 construction fueling traffic, safety concerns

        Austin Schargorodski
        Pink building destroyed by Ian is coming down

        Pine Island / Matlacha

        Pink building destroyed by Ian is coming down this week

        Bella Line
        FC Naples partners with Florida Blue and Harry Chapin Food Bank to tackle food insecurity

        Lehigh Acres

        FC Naples teams up with Harry Chapin Food Bank in Lehigh Acres to feed community

        Victoria Quevedo
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        Lee County

        FBI investigation into Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno is closed, lawyer says

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Lee County

        Deputies evacuate Popeyes location in Bonita Springs due to 'suspicious call'

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        Fort Myers Beach

        UPDATE: FMB Elementary plan stalls as district says it can’t pay for new school

        Austin Schargorodski
      • Beloved Cape Coral teacher remembered as courageous and kind after fatal crash

        Cape Coral

        Beloved Cape Coral teacher remembered as courageous and kind after fatal crash

        Bella Line
        Ashby died in a crash on Nov. 13 in Cape Coral

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral crash victim identified as Ida Baker High School biology teacher

        WFTX Digital Team
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