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Brief chill before warmer weather builds across the Gulf Coast

FORT MYERS, Fla. — After a brief chill to start your Tuesday morning, we're on track to see a quick warm-up through the day. Most Gulf Coast neighborhoods will warm into the low-to-mid 80s, which is a few degrees above average for mid-February. The warmth continues to build through...
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You Should Have a 5th Council Member Today

The number one issue on today’s Fort Myers Beach Town Council agenda is filling the empty council seat. The council recently instituted a new process if a seat on council opens up. That new process will debut today. Jim Atterholt resigned from his seat at the end of 2025,...
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Alumni Ross Chastain is bringing Southwest Florida ties to the pinnacle of motorsports

Many see college as the next step in life, not only to access more opportunities but also to gain a deeper understanding of a specific field. Ross Chastain came to FGCU to further support his family’s watermelon farming business, but ended up leaving with a seat in NASCAR. Growing...
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Hurricane-damaged FGCU water, environment research hub reopens on Bonita Beach

Fox 4's Austin Schargorodski reports on FGCU’s Vester Field Station reopening after Hurricane Ian and what it means for coastal water research and students
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A Roadside Stand In Florida Legendary Statewide For Its Key Lime Pie

Ever stumbled upon a roadside spot so low-key you almost miss it, only to realize turning around might be the best decision of your entire day?. Somewhere along a sunny Florida backroad, there’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it stop that locals talk about like they’ve joined a secret dessert society, and honestly, can you...
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Bomb threat prompts evacuation of Colonial Blvd Walmart in Fort Myers

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers police are working an active scene at the Walmart Supercenter along Colonial Boulevard Monday night. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, the shopping center was evacuated as the investigation continues. FMPD told Gulf Coast News that police received an anonymous bomb threat...
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Punta Gorda officials want public input

PUNTA GORDA — Instead of having a Citizen Summit, Punta Gorda City Manager Melissa Reichert is planning a community input gathering.
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78-Year-Old Had No Food or Water When He Was Lost in the Woods. Now...

Using a scent taken from flip-flops, K-9 bloodhound Remington located Joceli Coutinho safe and alive
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Cape Coral Open holds Championship Sunday

After a week of intense competition, champions were crowned in five pickleball brackets Sunday as the Zimmer Biomet Cape Coral Open concluded at The Courts, Cape Coral. In the championship matches, the top-seeded men’s doubles team of Ben Johns and Gabe Tardio swept J.W. Johnson and C.J. Klinger, 11-9, 11-3, 11-7.
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Eagle Eats: Bruno’s of Brooklyn

With Valentine’s Day greeting all of us college students this past weekend, if you’re wanting to find a soft and stylish new restaurant to go to, “Bruno’s of Brooklyn, Italian Eatery” might be the scene for you. Now, Bruno’s is an extremely popular place to...

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