These photos tell the story of Southwest Florida in 2024 .
The thrill of Friday Night Lights, the gut punch of multiple hurricanes, a horrific plane crash, the beauty of our paradise and its unique landscape and creatures: The News-Press and Naples Daily News photographers capture the moments that define this corner of Florida.
A tornado, a parental alligator, a comet
High school sports, hurricanes and more indelible moments
The history of SW FL 2024 in news, sports and life photos
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This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral: 300 photos that tell the story of SW FL in 2024