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  • Virus Outbreak Texas Border

    National News

    Study: The cost to raise a child has increased 35% since 2023

    Dan Grossman
    APTOPIX Dominican Republic Roof Collapse

    World News

    At least 58 dead, 160 hurt in roof collapse at nightclub in Dominican Republic

    AP via Scripps News
    Baby Bryan

    Downtown Fort Myers

    Where's Baby Bryan? Police release new info in Fort Myers cold case kidnapping

    Kaitlin Knapp
  • Modern Dire Wolf

    National News

    ‘Game of Thrones’ dire wolf brought back to life, de-extinction company says

    Scripps News Group
    Financial Markets Wall Street

    National Politics

    Stock markets close down after erasing gains from early-day rally

    Justin Boggs
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    Cape Coral

    Cape Coral firefighters respond to house fire

    WFTX Digital Team
  • Severe Weather

    National News

    23 dead after flooding rains swamp several states

    AP via Scripps News
    Trump Mideast Ukraine Might Makes Right

    National Politics

    China vows to 'fight to the end' in escalating tariff standoff with Trump

    Scripps News Group
    Spotsylvania Sherriff

    National News

    Parents arrested after gun goes off in 3rd grader's backpack inside Va. school

    Scripps News Group
  • NCAA Florida Houston Basketball

    Sports

    Florida Gators rally late to capture NCAA title in thrilling finish

    Justin Boggs

    Weather

    FORECAST: Sunshine, low humidity arrives tomorrow

    Katie Walls
    Money

    Local News

    Florida residents worried about economy, survey finds

    Ryan Kruger
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    Fort Myers Beach

    Fort Myers Beach food truck park gets unanimous approval from town council

    Anvar Ruziev
    Immigration Parole

    National Politics

    Department of Homeland Security prepares for reductions in workforce

    Scripps News Group
    Lori Daybell Idaho Court

    National News

    Lori Daybell, prosecutors deliver opening statements as Arizona trial kicks off

    Scripps News Group
  • El Salvador Deportees

    National Politics

    Supreme Court lifts order blocking deportations under 18th century law

    AP via Scripps News
    LEGACY ISLAND PARK

    Downtown Fort Myers

    Fort Myers seeks grant for Legacy Island Park with boat dock, trails and beaches

    Victoria Quevedo
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    National News

    Mega Millions tickets will now sell for $5, leading to more jackpots and payouts

    Scripps News Group
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    Lehigh Acres

    Florida lawmakers push for animal abuser registry, already in Lee County

    Ella Rhoades
    CRAB CRISIS: How seafood tariffs could effect your next seafood meal

    Cape Coral

    CRAB CRISIS: How seafood tariffs could effect your next meal

    Bella Line
    Deputy shoots and kills a dog they say charged the Collier County deputy.

    Naples

    Why East Naples neighbors say Collier County ignored aggressive dog problem

    Kaitlin Knapp
  • Trump Tariffs

    National Politics

    Consumers may pull back amid tariffs, experts say not to stockpile goods

    Simon Kaufman
    Iran US Explainer

    National Politics

    Trump: U.S. will talk with Iran but says Tehran can't have nuclear weapons

    Scripps News Group
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    Punta Gorda

    Punta Gorda boat attack: Boater calls for threats to end

    WFTX Digital Team
  • Tigers seized Pahrump

    National News

    Seven tigers seized in Nevada find new home at Arkansas sanctuary

    Scripps News Group
    Big Lots

    National News

    Big Lots stores to reopen under new ownership. Here's where you'll find them

    Scripps News Group
    Gas Price

    National News

    Tariffs: The potential positive impact on your finances

    Joe St. George
  • Naples Police Department

    Naples

    BEAT UP THE EASTER BUNNY: Naples Police investigating attack at the mall

    WFTX Digital Team
    Russia Ukraine War

    World News

    Russia attacks Zelenskyy's hometown, killing 9 children in Ukraine

    Jason Bellini
    US Israel

    World News

    Israel's Netanyahu discusses Tariffs, Gaza and Iran with Trump at White House

    Scripps News Group
  • Legacy Park

    Fort Myers Beach

    Park in the Caloosahatchee: city council to take next step toward island park

    WFTX Digital Team
    China-Repatriation Charges

    National Politics

    Trump threatens new 50% tariffs if China maintains retaliatory tariffs

    Scripps News Group
    APTOPIX NCAA UConn South Carolina Basketball

    Sports

    UConn dominates South Carolina 82-59 to capture its 12th title

    AP via Scripps News
  • Maryland Deportation Error

    National Politics

    Supreme Court pauses deadline to return Maryland man sent to El Salvador

    Scripps News Group
    Financial Markets Wall Street

    National News

    Dow, S&P continue losing streak as investors reel from Trump tariffs

    Scripps News Group
    Severe Weather

    National News

    Swollen rivers flood towns in US South after dayslong deluge of rain

    AP via Scripps News
  • Biz Used Cars

    Dont Waste Your Money

    The most reliable used cars to buy, as auto tariffs take effect

    John Matarese

    Weather

    FORECAST: Scattered rain arrives tonight

    Katie Walls
    Search for missing boater

    Hendry County

    Missing jet skier in Hendry County found dead

    Victoria Quevedo
  • Collier County Sheriff's Office

    Collier County

    Collier County Sheriff: Deputy shoots German Shepherd after aggressive attack

    Victoria Quevedo
    NORTH PORT SHOOTING

    North Port/Englewood

    Neighbors report shooting at apartment complex in North Port

    Victoria Quevedo
    Trump Economy

    National Politics

    'Doesn't have to be a recession': Trump admin seeks to quell economic concerns

    Scripps News Group
  • Crime

    National News

    Kentucky teacher accused of soliciting teen to kill her husband

    Scripps News Group
    Capitals Islanders Hockey

    Sports

    Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record by scoring his 895th

    AP via Scripps News
    Sugar Tariffs

    National Politics

    What sugar can teach us about tariffs

    Scripps News Group
  • Measles Outbreak

    National News

    Second child died from measles-related causes in Texas, where cases near 500

    AP via Scripps News
    Israel Palestinians

    World News

    Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 24, mostly women and children

    AP via Scripps News
    Severe Weather

    National News

    At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash US South and Midwest

    AP via Scripps News
  • Weather

    FORECAST: Summerlike heat continues Sunday and Monday, ahead of cold front

    Andrew Shipley
    North Port Police Station

    North Port/Englewood

    North Port Police investigate shots fired near Toledo Blade Blvd.

    Sarah Lindenberg
    Falmouth KY Flooding 4/5/25

    National News

    2 Kentucky towns under evacuation as river will reach 'major' flood stage

    Scripps News Group
  • Trump Protests

    National Politics

    Protesters rally against Trump and Musk in 'Hands Off!' rallies across the US

    AP via Scripps News
    Jimmy Haslam

    Sports

    Browns owners gave generously to Ohio GOP leaders before making stadium ask

    Scripps News Group
    Burnt Store Water Reclamation Facility

    Punta Gorda

    Charlotte Co. residents and commissioners clash over waste water plant

    Stephen Pimpo
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    Fort Myers Metro South

    LeeCares program begins accepting pre-applications for Helene and Milton damage

    Anvar Ruziev
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    National Politics

    IRS plans major cuts: 75% of employees from civil rights office to be laid off

    Justin Boggs
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    Punta Gorda

    Punta Gorda boat fight update: Captain bonds out of jail

    Austin Schargorodski
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    National News

    Body of 9-year-old boy swept away by flood waters in Kentucky recovered

    Scripps News Group
    Congress Tax Cuts

    National Politics

    Senate GOP approves framework for Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts

    AP via Scripps News
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    Buckingham

    Fire season ramping up in Southwest Florida

    Andrew Shipley
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