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      • US Capitol

        National News

        Lawmakers weigh ACA tax credit extension in bid to end government shutdown

        Nathaniel Reed
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        Naples

        New Meals of Hope warehouse in Naples expands to meet increasing demand for help

        Emily Young
        Lehigh Acres Fire Rescue adds water rescue truck to fleet

        Lehigh Acres

        NEW TO THE FLEET: Lehigh Acres Fire Rescue adds Hi-Water rescue truck

        Victoria Quevedo
      • Brazil Climate COP30

        National News

        The UN's COP30 climate summit begins, without the US

        Maura Barrett
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        Local News

        EXTRA TIME EP: 37: FC Naples is heading to the semifinals

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        National Politics

        Trump administration appeals order to fully fund SNAP benefits for November

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        Gratitude and giving: How you can make your holiday travel more meaningful

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        National News

        Supreme Court allows Trump administration to limit gender markers on passports

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        World News

        Louvre urged to speed up security upgrades in audit conducted before the heist

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Third Annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit

        Entertainment

        Jimmy Kimmel show creates 'big beautiful food bank' to help offset SNAP cuts

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        National News

        Man who threw sandwich at federal agent in DC found not guilty of assault

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Investigates

        Doctor's fight against breast cancer insurance denials gets a nod from hit drama

        Katie LaGrone
        Hiring

        National News

        October layoffs hit 20-year high as job cuts surge past 153,000, top 1M for 2025

        Justin Boggs
        Credit Card Use

        National Politics

        Americans owe $18.59 trillion, with credit card balances climbing

        Justin Boggs
      • Trump

        National News

        Drug company representative collapses during Oval Office event

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        Trump Obesity Drugs

        Trump announces effort to lower cost and expand coverage for weight-loss drugs

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        National Politics

        Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old student awarded $10 million

        Taylor O'Bier
      • Russia Ukraine War

        World News

        Ukraine says it has hit a major Russian oil refinery with long-range drones

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Gig Drivers Safety

        Gig workers, young adults could face sharp premium hikes if ACA subsidies expire

        Scripps News Group
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        Covering Florida

        Massive fire heavily damages home owned by Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra

        AP via Scripps News
      • Federal Enforcement Chicago Preschool,

        National Politics

        Chicago day care worker detained by ICE agents at drop-off time for children

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        ‘We have to have it’: Gig workers make room in budgets for health care

        Kadia Tubman
        APTOPIX Cardinals Cowboys Football

        Sports

        Cowboys Marshawn Kneeland dies days after first NFL touchdown

        Justin Boggs
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        Naples

        Meals of Hope celebrates grand opening of regional food hub in Naples

        WFTX Digital Team
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        National Politics

        Historic former House Speaker Pelosi will step aside after next election

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        Lee County

        Report: Father claims disabled son planned Lehigh Acres family suicide pact

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Government Shutdown

        Scripps News Life

        These 40 airports are reportedly among those facing cuts due to shutdown

        Joe St. George
        Downtown construction

        Fort Myers Beach

        New Big Carlos Pass Bridge to open to traffic on Friday

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Covering Florida

        Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings enters Florida governor's race

        Associated Press
      • APTOPIX Election 2025 Mayor New York

        National Politics

        Democrats win big in 2025, but poll shows cracks in coalition

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Blues Capitals Hockey

        Sports

        Ovechkin’s 900th goal comes with goalies’ puck tug-of-war

        Scripps News Group
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        Weather

        FORECAST: Another cloudy day ahead with big changes on the way

        Katie Walls
      • Hiring

        Local News

        Job market freeze finally starting to thaw as businesses plan hiring surge

        Ryan Kruger

        North Port/Englewood

        WATCH: North Port Police car flips during high-speed chase

        Hunter Walterman

        Naples

        Florida man walks the four corners of the U.S. for mental health awareness

        Eric Lovelace
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        Bonita Springs

        District could spare Fort Myers Beach Elementary from demolition

        Austin Schargorodski
        Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins

        National Politics

        Agriculture secretary says SNAP benefits are set to dry up due to the shutdown

        Haley Bull
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        New Fort Myers housing prioritizes displaced people from Southward Village

        Miyoshi Price
      • Election 2025 Maine Guns

        National Politics

        Maine passes red flag law two years after deadly mass shooting

        Lori Jane Gliha
        Rick LoCastro

        Naples

        Collier Co. commissioner backtracks after considering Marco Island position

        Mahmoud Bennett
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        Scripps News Life

        FAA reducing air traffic by 10% in certain markets during government shutdown

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        National Politics

        Colorado votes to raise taxes to pay for all public students' school meals

        Scripps News Group
        Immokalee food pantry demand rises after SNAP pause and store closure

        Immokalee

        Immokalee food pantry demand rises after SNAP pause and grocery store closure

        Victoria Quevedo
        APTOPIX Louisville UPS Plane Crash

        National News

        At least 12 killed in Tuesday's fatal UPS plane crash in Louisville

        Scripps News Group
      • Election 2025

        National Politics

        Key takeaways from Democrats' big election wins and the political ripple effect

        Joe St. George
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        National News

        Coca-Cola launches its first holiday drink in 5 years with creamy vanilla flavor

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        Building Collapse New York City

        National News

        Shakeup begins: NYC fire commissioner to leave following Mamdani mayoral win

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        National News

        Will Ferrell's Buddy the Elf costume is up for auction

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        Chrysler Jeep Recall

        Scripps News Life

        Chrysler recalls 320,000 Jeeps due to faulty battery that can catch fire

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        National News

        $100,000 SNAP benefits fraud scheme busted in Ohio investigation

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      • Egypt Mideast Wars

        Sports

        FIFA announces new peace prize to be awarded at World Cup draw in Washington

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Obesity Drugs

        National News

        Trump administration in talks to cut price of popular weight‑loss drugs

        Jennifer Glenfield
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        National Politics

        Government shutdown is now longest on record as it enters day 36

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        Election 2025 NYC Mayor

        National Politics

        Mamdani vows to be a mayor for all New Yorkers, not just supporters

        Scripps News Group
        Senate Nominations

        National Politics

        ‘About an hour’: Kelly says Trump has spent little time fixing shutdown

        Justin Boggs
      • Burnt Store Road

        Cape Coral

        Lee Co. commissioner seeks law enforcement's help for Burnt Store Road safety

        WFTX Digital Team
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        North Port/Englewood

        North Port Police say officers hurt in crash, suspect arrested for DUI

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        Local News

        Lee Commissioners vote to resurface Veterans Parkway in Cape Coral

        WFTX Digital Team
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