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Woman turns herself in for 2022 hit-and-run at Fort Myers intersection
On Thursday, a woman turned herself in to Fort Myers police for a 2022 hit-and-run that hospitalized two pedestrians.

‘Live local’ bill could help with rent crisis in Collier County
A step toward making it affordable to “Live local.” That’s the name of the bill now headed to the governor’s desk that aims to make it affordable to live and work in the same place.

Teen plans to identify historic graves in Collier County cemetery
A 15-year-old boy is working to restore a historic Collier County cemetery in the hope of identifying eight unnamed Black people buried there and bringing the entire gravesite the respect it deserves.

Collier County beaches continue recovery during peak tourism season
It’s spring break in Southwest Florida with tourists and seasonal visitors flocking to Collier County. Although Hurricane Ian ripped through the Gulf Coast six months ago, heavy traffic and long waits at restaurants demonstrate damage from the storm won’t deter those wanting to visit the Paradise Coast. There is one part of the community that […]
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Woman arrested for DUI after being rescued from Cape Coral canal
Cape Coral police say the woman rescued from a car that had crashed into a Cape Coral canal on Saturday is facing charges of driving drunk.

Loved ones remember FWC Officer Julian Keen during memorial brick laying
On Monday morning, the friends and family of FWC Officer Julian Keen joined the Southwest Florida Public Service Academy to honor his legacy three years after Keen was killed off-duty while trying to stop a reckless driver.

Miracle Monday: Golisano Children’s Hospital integrates video games into treatment
Golisano Children’s Hospital has made video games an important part of treatment for young patients who badly need an escape from pain.

3 men wanted for violent attack at downtown Fort Myers library
The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for help identifying three men who they say violently attacked a person sleeping at the library downtown.