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Debris threatening health of wildlife, people in Imperial River
An environmental threat to both wildlife and residents is surfacing in the Imperial River in Bonita Springs.
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Should Halloween retailers sell realistic-looking, fake guns?
After recent terror attacks and the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history in Las Vegas, major Halloween retailers are reconsidering what they're putting on their shelves.
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Southbound lanes on I-75 reopen after fatal accident
A multiple vehicle accident between mile markers 49 and 50 on I-75 through Alligator Alley has resulted in at least one death and multiple lane closures.
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High school football games - Week 8
A schedule of this week's high school football games in Southwest Florida. This list will be updated with scores after the games.
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Trump won't pull out of 'worst' Iran nuclear deal -- for now
President Donald Trump on Friday angrily accused Iran of violating the landmark 2015 international nuclear accord, blaming the Iranians for a litany of sinister behavior and hitting their main military wing with anti-terror penalties.
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Trump to nominate climate doubter as environmental adviser
President Donald Trump will nominate a climate change skeptic with ties to the fossil fuel industry to serve as a top environmental adviser.
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Forecast: Passing showers this weekend
Southwest Florida will see a fairly seasonable evening with a few showers in the region and otherwise mild temperatures.
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Complaint against Naples council member reportedly moves forward
It all comes back to the 7-Eleven on 5th Avenue North and Goodlette-Frank Road and whether a council member should have voted to approve the project.
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At Disney World, 4 hotels in pilot program to accept dogs
Four hotels at Walt Disney World Resort will allow guests to bring dogs beginning Sunday.
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Retired man finds $24 mil lottery ticket 2 days before prize expired
A retired security card won more than $24 million from a lottery ticket two days before the price was set to expire.
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Elderly woman attacked inside Cape Coral home
A 77-year-old woman is recovering at Lee Memorial after surviving a brutal attack inside a home she manages in Cape Coral.
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Lehigh Acres gang member arrested on federal charges
Investigators seized more than two ounces of cocaine, four firearms, and a bulletproof vest.
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Puppy dies after being beaten, stabbed and left in suitcase
The Hollywood Police Department said Friday on Twitter that the puppy recently named Ollie died at an animal hospital Thursday night from multiple severe injuries.
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Missing endangered juvenile alert canceled in Cape Coral
A missing endangered juvenile alert was issued on Friday night for 16-year-old Adam Briggs. Cape Coral Police believe he would be on foot in the area of 1100 SW 10th Street. He's described as 5' 4" tall, weighing 90 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing a black "Hard Rock Cafe" t-shirt with blue jeans and dark-colored shoes. Briggs walked away from his bus stop on Friday afternoon and hasn't been seen since. Authorities say he may be ...
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Lee deputy implicated in withheld Freeh Group documents from FMPD report
Federal agents are investigating possible criminal charges against Fort Myers police officers accused of helping drug dealers.
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Sarasota senator wants to legalize fireworks sales
Retail stores are only allowed to sell them because of a loophole in the law that says fireworks can be used for agricultural purposes.
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Cape mayor being investigated for 'criminal violations,' 'corrupt intent'
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the mayor's office for "criminal violations" and "whether or not there was corrupt intent."
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1/3 of Floridians fall victim to identity theft
An AAA Consumer Pulse report reveals about one in three Floridians fell victim to identity theft in the past two years.
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North Dakota couple sues Catholic Charities over adoption
A North Dakota couple is suing Catholic Charities for $6.5 million, alleging that the group didn’t allow them to adopt a girl because they were living together and hadn’t gotten married yet.
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Trump to issue stop-payment order on health care subsidies
In a move likely to roil America’s insurance markets, President Donald Trump will “immediately” halt payments to insurers under the Obama-era health care law he has been trying to persuade Congress to unravel for months.
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Brown: JFK Jr.’s college application now for sale was stolen
Brown University is not happy that the college application of John F. Kennedy Jr. is up for sale online for $85,000, saying it was stolen and the school wants it back.
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Review: "Smile"
“Smile” is Roddy Doyle’s 11th novel. It’s been a long time since he’s had hits like “The Commitments” and “Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha”, which won the Booker Prize.
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Cape Coral man killed in motorcycle crash
A Cape Coral man was killed in a motorcycle crash Thursday evening.
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Facebook's takeout tool brings Chipotle, Papa John's to your doorstep
Facebook is continuing its efforts to make sure you stay on the platform for as long as possible.
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Richard Sherman surprises little girl at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
A little girl at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital got a surprised visit from her favorite Seahawk.
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North Fort Myers house destroyed by fire
Investigators are working to figure out the cause of the fire, which started in the house on Breeze Drive around 5 a.m.
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USMNT head coach Bruce Arena resigns after World Cup humiliation
Bruce Arena has resigned as head coach of the US men's soccer team following the side's embarrassing failure to qualify for the World Cup in Russia next year.
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Rory McIlroy's old house could be yours -- for $320,000
If you have a spare $320,000 then a slice of prime golfing real estate could be yours.
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WATCH: Final Stranger Things season 2 trailer
It's officially Halloween season and Netflix is celebrating on Friday the 13.
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Florida woman pleads guilty to running over federal agent
A Florida woman pleaded guilty to running over a federal agent and fleeing the scene and faces up to 50 year in prison at sentencing next month.
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VIDEO: Detective wrangles 9-foot anaconda
The Leon County Sheriff's Office posted a video on Facebook on Thursday of one of its detectives wrangling a 9-foot yellow anaconda.
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Social Security giveth, medical costs taketh away
A recent study found the typical retiree spent $4,274 per year on medical costs, not including long-term care.
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Charlotte County man arrested after year-long investigation
A Charlotte County investigation came to a close on Thursday after one year.
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Rocky business model aggravating North Port citizens
A war over rocks is breaking out in Southwest Florida.
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Missing endangered juvenile alert canceled in Cape Coral
A missing endangered juvenile alert was issued on Friday night for 16-year-old Adam Briggs. Cape Coral Police believe he would be on foot in the area of 1100 SW 10th Street. He's described as 5' 4" tall, weighing 90 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing a black "Hard Rock Cafe" t-shirt with blue jeans and dark-colored shoes. Briggs walked away from his bus stop on Friday afternoon and hasn't been seen since. Authorities say he may be ...
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'Best news yet' for woman shot in head during Las Vegas mass shooting
The Maryland native shot in the head during last week’s Las Vegas shooting massacre made more strides Wednesday.
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Charlotte County man arrested after year-long investigation
A Charlotte County investigation came to a close on Thursday after one year.
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Lee deputy implicated in withheld Freeh Group documents from FMPD report
Federal agents are investigating possible criminal charges against Fort Myers police officers accused of helping drug dealers.
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Retired man finds $24 mil lottery ticket 2 days before prize expired
A retired security card won more than $24 million from a lottery ticket two days before the price was set to expire.
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Southbound lanes on I-75 reopen after fatal accident
A multiple vehicle accident between mile markers 49 and 50 on I-75 through Alligator Alley has resulted in at least one death and multiple lane closures.
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At Disney World, 4 hotels in pilot program to accept dogs
Four hotels at Walt Disney World Resort will allow guests to bring dogs beginning Sunday.
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Condo resident being threatened with lawsuit for hanging American flag
The American flag has sparked a nasty war of words at a condo complex in Southwest Florida.
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Cape mayor being investigated for 'criminal violations,' 'corrupt intent'
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the mayor's office for "criminal violations" and "whether or not there was corrupt intent."
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SWFL Crime
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Lee deputy implicated in withheld Freeh Group documents from FMPD report
Federal agents are investigating possible criminal charges against Fort Myers police officers accused of helping drug dealers.
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1/3 of Floridians fall victim to identity theft
An AAA Consumer Pulse report reveals about one in three Floridians fell victim to identity theft in the past two years.
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Elderly woman attacked inside Cape Coral home
A 77-year-old woman is recovering at Lee Memorial after surviving a brutal attack inside a home she manages in Cape Coral.
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Lehigh Acres gang member arrested on federal charges
Investigators seized more than two ounces of cocaine, four firearms, and a bulletproof vest.
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North Fort Myers house destroyed by fire
Investigators are working to figure out the cause of the fire, which started in the house on Breeze Drive around 5 a.m.
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Charlotte County man arrested after year-long investigation
A Charlotte County investigation came to a close on Thursday after one year.
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Woman attacked by homeless man in Naples
Two days, two random and violent attacks in Naples.
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Deputies searching for Naples armed robbery suspect
The Collier County Sheriff's Office is searching for an armed robbery suspect who robbed a bank in North Naples on Thursday.
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Could convicted drug dealers soon be facing the death penalty?
A powerful painkiller could now land drug dealers on death row if it causes an overdose-related death.
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Naples stabbing suspect previously acquitted for battery due to insanity
Naples Police arrested a man, 53-year-old William Lyons, on Tuesday morning for allegedly stabbing a person.
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'Walking on Sunshine' Vintner Dinner
The 'Walking on Sunshine' vintner dinner was one of several Naples Winter Wine Festival dinners held on Friday.
More >>The 'Walking on Sunshine' vintner dinner was one of several Naples Winter Wine Festival dinners held on Friday.
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More >>We hope you enjoy this slideshow of holiday displays around Southwest Florida submitted by our festive viewers.
More >>Tim Kaine campaigns in Fort Myers
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We are just three days away from the general election and lots of attention is being shown to the Sunshine State as Florida is a major swing state.
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PHOTOS: The legends we lost in 2016
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More >>A look back at the people we lost in 2016 (and we still have a couple of weeks to go!)
More >>TODAY's 2016 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
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Christmas is right around the corner and if you haven't stocked up on gifts yet, you may be in full on panic mode. If that's the case, TODAY has you covered.
More >>Christmas is right around the corner and if you haven't stocked up on gifts yet, you may be in full on panic mode. If that's the case, TODAY has you covered.
More >>Hurricane Matthew
Hurricane Matthew
Historic Hurricane Matthew stalked Florida's east coast early Friday, teetering parallel to the peninsula.
More >>Historic Hurricane Matthew stalked Florida's east coast early Friday, teetering parallel to the peninsula.
More >>Trump in Collier Co.
Trump in Collier Co.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump held a rally at the Collier County Fairgrounds Sunday.
More >>Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump held a rally at the Collier County Fairgrounds Sunday.
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