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  • Trump Immigration

    National Politics

    'Alligator Alcatraz' 2.0: Second detention center planned in Florida Everglades

    Scripps News Group
    Tropical Weather

    National News

    Tropical Storm Chantal brings heavy rains as it moves across South Carolina

    AP via Scripps News Group
    Iran Mideast Wars

    World News

    Iran supreme leader makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war started

    AP via Scripps News Group
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    Weather

    FORECAST: Despite morning soakers, storms will focus more inland this afternoon

    Andrew Shipley
    Extreme Weather Texas

    National News

    Death toll in Texas flash floods rises to 70; 11 campers remain missing

    AP via Scripps News Group
    Port Charlotte Shooting

    Port Charlotte

    Teenager shot and killed in Port Charlotte

    WFTX Digital Team
  • Beach Bar Reopens

    Fort Myers Beach

    'COME IN AS FRIENDS AND DANCE OUT AS FAMILY,' Fort Myers Beach bar reopens

    Andy Cunningham
    Trump Fourth of July

    National News

    July Fourth holiday marked by shootings and a fireworks-related death

    AP via Scripps News Group
    Extreme Weather Texas

    National News

    'It's shocking': Trump pledges federal support after deadly Texas flooding

    Scripps News Group
  • Weather

    FORECAST: Afternoon scattered summer storms return

    Andrew Shipley
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    National News

    Warnings issued after Tropical Storm Chantal forms off South Carolina's coast

    Scripps News Group
    Gymnastics World Flooding

    Fort Myers Metro South

    'We just really want some help': Fort Myers gymnastics center keeps flooding

    Eric Lovelace
  • APTOPIX Israel Palestinians

    World News

    Hamas says it has given a 'positive' response to ceasefire proposal in Gaza

    AP via Scripps News Group
    Russia Ukraine War

    World News

    Ukraine says it struck a Russian air base, defended against hundreds of drones

    AP via Scripps News Group
    Extreme Weather Texas

    National News

    43 dead from Texas floods; 27 girls still missing

    AP via Scripps News Group
  • Trump Congress Tax Cuts

    National Politics

    Trump signs his 'big, beautiful bill' during July 4 celebration

    Scripps News Group
    Our Daily Bread Marco island

    Marco Island

    Our Daily Bread to open new home on Marco Island this summer after renovation

    Mahmoud Bennett
    Extreme Weather Texas

    National News

    Texas flooding leaves 13 dead; around 20 children at summer camp still missing

    AP via Scripps News Group
  • Lightning strike beach

    National News

    Family struck by lightning on Florida beach

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    Hot Dog Contest

    Sports

    Joey Chestnut reclaims hot dog eating championship at 4th of July event

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    Port Charlotte

    Final two suspects in Port Charlotte Facebook Marketplace shooting in custody

    WFTX Digital Team
  • Mexican Boxer Arrested

    National Politics

    Mexico's president wants boxer Chávez Jr. to serve time after US deportation

    AP via Scripps News Group
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    National Politics

    Volunteers deliver food to farmworkers afraid to leave home

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    Macy's Fourth of July

    Scripps News Life

    What's open and closed for the Fourth of July holiday?

    AP via Scripps News Group
  • Trump

    National Politics

    Trump says UFC fight coming to White House for America’s 250th birthday

    Scripps News Group
    Russia Ukraine War

    World News

    Russia hammers Kyiv in largest missile and drone barrage since war began

    AP via Scripps News Group
    Private villa overlooking a beach. Tropical vacation.

    Dont Waste Your Money

    Amazing fall travel deals you can snag right now

    John Matarese
  • Miscue Shooting

    Downtown Fort Myers

    One person injured in overnight shooting at Lee County bar parking lot

    Andrew Shipley
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    Weather

    FORECAST: Tropical Downpours to dampen 4th of July plans

    Andrew Shipley
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    Fort Myers Metro South

    'She was just lovable': Family mourns teen killed in North Fort Myers crash

    Anvar Ruziev
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    National News

    Marines will be deployed to ICE operations in Florida, Defense Department says

    Scripps News Group
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    Naples

    Florida lawmakers denied entry to Alligator Alcatraz after demanding inspection

    Mahmoud Bennett
    BUILDING FOR LEHIGH ACRES SINKHOLE PROJECT

    Lehigh Acres

    Lehigh Acres' 15,000-year-old sinkhole secures $2.2 million for new park

    Victoria Quevedo
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    Downtown Fort Myers

    Fort Myers fire officials warn of neighborhood fireworks dangers ahead of July 4

    Miyoshi Price
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    National News

    Study warns ChatGPT may be harming our brains, but teachers hesitate to ban it

    Maura Barrett
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    Local News

    EXTRA TIME EP: 19: Celebrating Independence Day with a rivalry match

    Ryan Kruger
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    Cape Coral

    Disaster prep supplies now tax free year-round under new Florida law

    Austin Schargorodski
    Shooting scene in Port Charlotte

    Port Charlotte

    DAY 2: Facebook Marketplace shooting investigation continues in Port Charlotte

    Kaitlin Knapp
    FL man’s fine from school speed zone camera reveals flaws in the new law

    Investigates

    FL’s new school speed zone cameras causing frustration, confusion

    Katie LaGrone
  • Comet 3I/ATLAS

    National News

    A comet from interstellar space is moving through the Solar System, NASA says

    Scripps News Group
    APTOPIX Trump

    National Politics

    What's in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' that is set to become law

    AP via Scripps News Group
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    Scripps News Life

    Nissan recalls over 480,000 vehicles due to engine failure risk

    AP via Scripps News Group
  • Measles

    Health

    Number of US measles cases on track to reach a record high

    Scripps News Group
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    National Politics

    A day in the life of a farmworker in California

    Scripps News Group
    Obit Michael Madsen

    National News

    Michael Madsen, 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill' star, dies at 66

    AP via Scripps News Group
  • Trump Immigration

    National Politics

    First immigration detainees arrive at 'Alligator Alcatraz' center in Florida

    AP via Scripps News Group
    COVID Shots-Trump Administration

    Health

    FDA official restricted COVID vaccine approvals against advice of agency staff

    AP via Scripps News Group
    Sexual Misconduct Diddy

    National News

    Sean 'Diddy' Combs will remain behind bars over concerns of his violent behavior

    Alexandra Miller
  • The 4th of July is this Thursday and there are events happening across SWFL

    Local News

    Multiple SWFL cities cancel or postpone July 4th celebrations due to weather

    Ryan Kruger
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    Scripps News Life

    Oscar Mayer turkey bacon recalled over listeria concerns

    Scripps News Group

    Local News

    GOT PLANS? | There's plenty of weekend fun after the 4th festivities wrap up

    Amy Wegmann
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    World News

    Operation Spider Web: How Ukraine rewrote the rules of drone warfare

    Jason Bellini
    Deportation Error Abrego Garcia

    National News

    Abrego Garcia says he was subjected to psychological torture in El Salvador jail

    AP via Scripps News Group
    Trump Transgender Health Policy

    National Politics

    Supreme Court will review case about transgender students in school sports

    AP via Scripps News Group
  • Congress Tax Cuts

    National Politics

    Trump scores legislative win as Congress passes his 'big, beautiful bill'

    Scripps News Group
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    National News

    US employers added 147,000 jobs last month despite uncertainty over economy

    AP via Scripps News Group
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    Cape Coral

    18-year-old killed in Hancock Bridge Parkway crash, FHP says

    WFTX Digital Team
  • Liverpool Jota Soccer

    Sports

    Liverpool's Diogo Jota and his brother killed in a car crash

    AP via Scripps News Group
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    National News

    Drive-by shooting in Chicago leaves 4 dead and 14 others wounded, police say

    AP via Scripps News Group
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    Port Charlotte

    Charlotte County deputies investigate death scene

    Alex Orenczuk
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