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      • Israel Palestinians Gaza

        World News

        Gaza City under siege as Israeli military launches ‘main phase’ of offensive

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Weather

        FORECAST: More clouds, higher rain chances move in tomorrow

        Katie Walls
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        Local News

        VIDEO: Tesla driver runs away after high-speed chase on I-75, troopers say

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Cape Coral Police Department

        Cape Coral

        Cape Coral police arrest man in hit-and-run crashes involving police vehicle

        WFTX Digital Team

        Estero

        FGCU students honor Charlie Kirk with memorial service, and new campus chapter

        Eric Lovelace
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach neighbors fighting to return home nearly three years after Ian

        Anvar Ruziev
      • Senate Federal Reserve

        National Politics

        Senate approves White House economist to serve on Fed board

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Federal Reserve Cook

        National Politics

        Appeals court rejects Trump's bid to unseat Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Children Social Media

        National News

        Recent violent videos spread instantly online, raising mental health concerns

        Maya Rodriguez
      • Trump

        National Politics

        Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis, continuing crackdown on alleged crime

        Scripps News Group
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        Lehigh Acres

        Lee County parents indicted for capital murder in death of 12-year-old son

        WFTX Digital Team
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        National Politics

        Tesla's stock is rising as Elon Musk buys more than 2.5M shares worth about $1B

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        9 months in, Hendry school zone speed cameras show major results

        Austin Schargorodski
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        Lee County

        Army deserter turned Estero double murder suspect found guilty on all counts

        Kaitlin Knapp
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        Sarasota County

        Parents arrested for child neglect of 5-year-old Sarasota girl: police

        Leilyn Torres
      • Charlie Kirk Shot

        Covering Florida

        FWC fires employee over social media post about Charlie Kirk shooting

        Frances Lin
        Texas-Handguns

        Covering Florida

        Florida AG tells law enforcement to stop enforcing open carry ban after ruling

        Forrest Saunders
        STI rises swfl

        Downtown Fort Myers

        September is Sexual Health Awareness Month; Fort Myers clinic talks prevention

        Miyoshi Price
      • Video shows U.S. strike on alleged drug boat near Venezuela

        National Politics

        Trump announces US forces have struck a second drug boat near Venezuela

        Scripps News Group
        State Road 31 bridge closes again without warning, leaving East Lee County drivers stuck in traffic

        North Fort Myers

        State Road 31 bridge closes again, leaving East Lee Co drivers stuck in traffic

        Bella Line
        Firefighters across Collier County rushed to a house fire in Golden Gate that sparked on Monday afternoon.

        Golden Gate

        Crews bring in extra water resources to fight Golden Gate house fire

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Israel US

        World News

        Little daylight between US and Israel evident as Rubio and Netanyahu meet

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Scripps News Life

        Survey: Nearly 1 in 3 parents say kids made online purchases without permission

        Talker Research via Scripps News
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        Downtown Fort Myers

        Club Blu mass shooting suspect plans to change plea on Friday

        Kaitlin Knapp
      • Justice Department-Maurene Comey Lawsuit

        National Politics

        Fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sues Trump admin to get her job back

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Lee County

        Man charged with child abuse after police chase, throwing children over fence

        WFTX Digital Team
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        World News

        Venezuela accuses US of 'illegally and hostilely' seizing a fishing boat

        Scripps News Group
      • Paris Hilton mini beauty fridge recall

        Scripps News Life

        Paris Hilton mini fridges recalled after dozens of reports of them catching fire

        Scripps News Group
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        Scripps News Life

        Girl Scouts to release 'ice cream-inspired' cookie in 2026

        Scripps News Group
        FDOT shuts down State Road 31 bridge for emergency repairs

        Lee County

        State Road 31 is closed for emergency repairs...again

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Sharpton-Wall Street

        National Politics

        New York Gov. Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Hispanic Heritage Month Explainer

        Scripps News Life

        Annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations make adjustments over safety fears

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Charlie Kirk Shot

        National News

        DNA links suspect to Kirk killing as investigators probe motive, FBI says

        Scripps News Group
      • Vance

        National Politics

        Vice President JD Vance hosts Charlie Kirk's podcast to 'pay tribute' to friend

        Scripps News Group
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        Marco Island

        Marco Island staff repairs water main break that caused flooding

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Naples

        Patty Baker Humane Society Naples launches mural contest celebrating rescue pets

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Cape Coral Police Department

        Cape Coral

        Fatal crash in Cape Coral leaves one dead, one seriously injured, officers say

        WFTX Digital Team
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        National News

        2 people arrested after incendiary device left under Scripps News Group vehicle

        Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Framework for TikTok deal reached as deadline looms, Bessent says

        Scripps News Group
      • APTOPIX 77th Primetime Emmy Awards

        National News

        Stephen Colbert, Seth Rogen and 'Adolescence' among big Emmy winners

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Charlie Kirk Shot

        National Politics

        Kirk assassination renews debate over gun control and lawmaker security

        Joe St. George
        Apple New iPhones

        Dont Waste Your Money

        Apple’s iPhone 17 pre-orders are live, but should you upgrade?

        John Matarese
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        Fort Myers Beach

        Fort Myers Beach boat crash sends seven to hospital, crews say

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Weather

        FORECAST: Higher rain chances return midweek

        Katie Walls
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        North Fort Myers

        Propane tank explosion injures one person in North Fort Myers,crews say

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Lehigh Acres

        Lee County deputies investigate Sunday shooting in Lehigh Acres

        WFTX Digital Team
        Florida Highway Patrol

        Downtown Fort Myers

        FHP says motorcyclist died after crashing into tree on Three Oaks Parkway

        WFTX Digital Team
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        Naples

        FHP investigates fatal hit-and-run involving bicyclist in Naples

        WFTX Digital Team
      • Lehigh Acres neighbors use bricks to fill massive potholes on local roads

        Lehigh Acres

        Lehigh neighbors fill potholes with bricks as county considers road repairs

        Victoria Quevedo
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        National News

        Rare tornadoes in southeastern Utah leave multiple Navajo Nation homes destroyed

        Scripps News Group
        Election 2024 Arizona

        National Politics

        Public memorial for Charlie Kirk to be held at State Farm Stadium on Sep. 21

        Scripps News Group
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        Sports

        Pro-Palestinian demonstrators force early end to Spain’s top cycling race

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        National News

        Peak hurricane season has been quiet — here’s why that may change

        Justin Boggs
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        National News

        Fox host apologizes for suggesting ‘lethal injection’ for mentally ill people

        Scripps News Group
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        Scripps News Life

        Little girl in viral father-daughter dance video thriving after transplant

        Scripps News Group
        Charlie Kirk Shot

        National News

        Cox: Suspect in Kirk killing radicalized online, investigation still ongoing

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Hurricane

        Why is the peak of hurricane season so quiet?

        Katie Walls
      • Downtown Fort Myers

        Fort Myers nonprofit honors families who lost loved one to overdose

        Hunter Walterman

        Fort Myers Beach

        Citizen scientists help researchers study SWFL water quality

        Hunter Walterman
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        Bonita Springs

        UPDATE: Lee County firefighter's breathing tube removed; tells wife "I love you"

        Andrew Shipley
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