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Fort Myers, Cape Coral, SW FL changing with these six humongous projects

These six mega-projects , in various stages of development, are among those transforming Southwest Florida. Check out the photos of how they are progressing or what they will look like when completed. New Lee Health hospital A new Lee Health hospital is under construction in Fort Myers at an expected cost of $824...
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Town Launching New Boat Today

The Town of Fort Myers Beach will launch its new marine operations vessel that the town says will “strengthen its ability to maintain, protect, and service the island’s waterways and coastal environment.” Beach Talk Radio will broadcast the launch live at 10:30AM on Facebook. The vessel will...
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GOT PLANS? | A boat parade, cosplay festival and German market

Whether you're into pop culture, traditional holiday celebrations, or unique experiences like boat parades and science shows, Southwest Florida has something special planned for you this weekend.
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Building great futures for 50 years at Boys & Girls Clubs | Opinion

Fifty years ago, Lee County’s population was about 160,000. Fort Myers and Cape Coral were the county’s only incorporated areas. Agriculture drove the economy, not tourism. There wasn’t a whole lot for locals to do beyond the beaches, with just a handful of shopping plazas, movie theaters and recreational amenities...
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Cape Coral firefighters rescue cat from canal

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral firefighters rescued a cat from a canal on Thursday morning. According to a Facebook post from the Cape Coral Fire Department, crews from Truck Two rescued a cat that had somehow gotten stuck in a canal. They wrapped the cat in a towel...
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27th Annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival Brings Top Writers to Fort Myers

It’s no secret that Marija is an avid reader. She LOVES reading. Every day at work feels like “storytime with Marija,” except instead of picture books, I’m getting the play-by-play of thriller plots, murder mysteries, and twist endings that sound like they belong in a Netflix documentary. The best part? She reads...
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Fort Myers Beach’s new fire station nearly finished and built for resilience

Fox 4’s Austin Schargorodski reports on Fort Myers Beach’s new storm-ready fire station and how its design will keep fire crews and the community safer.
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Karnes urges property owners to sign up for free fraud-alert program

A free fraud alert system can help protect property owners from title theft by providing notification if any documents filed with the owner’s name. Lee County Clerk of the Circuit & Comptroller Kevin Karnes said it’s a form of protection, pointing out that if someone becomes be a victim of property fraud in January...
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Florida Man Accused of Killing Father After Dispute Over Job and Rent Obligations, Deputies...

Port Charlotte, FL – Deputies in Charlotte County have arrested a 25-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his father during a confrontation about work, rent responsibilities, and military paperwork. According to investigators, the incident unfolded Monday outside the family’s Port Charlotte home, roughly 95 miles...
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CRIME STOPPERS: Group stole wallets from elderly shoppers at SWFL stores

Do you recognize them? Crime Stoppers says a group of “purse dippers” is targeting elderly women at SWFL stores and stealing their wallets.

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