Mariner moved to 20-0 on the season with a win over Fort Myers, 66-42. Dunbar downed Cape Coral 73-42.
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Gator walks right up to family’s home in Estero: ‘He was a big boy’
In typical Florida fashion, a massive gator walked right up to a family’s doorstep in Estero.

McCarthy’s next big task: Win GOP support for House rules
After an epic 15-ballot election to become House speaker, Republican Kevin McCarthy faces his next big test in governing a fractious, slim majority: passing a rules package to govern the House. The drafting and approval of a set of rules is normally a fairly routine legislative affair, but in these times, it’s the next showdown for the embattled McCarthy. To […]

Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County receives a celebratory pirate cruise
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County rewards dozens of kids and teens for their good behavior with a celebratory pirate cruise. A pirate ship complete with a crew of pirates, live entertainment, and several treasure hunts. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County knows how to throw a party. This end-of-summer cruise […]

Southwest Floridians react after string of big wins on lottery scratch-off games
1988. That is when the Florida Lottery introduced its first scratch-off game. Fast forward to today, and now you can buy a scratch-off game for $50. The lottery says there are $1.5 billion in cash prizes. The odds of winning are 1 in 4.5. Several people in Southwest Florida have won big prizes recently with […]
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Gas leak closes SR-31 off Palm Beach Blvd. by Fort Myers Shores
Gas is spewing from a broken line on State Road 31 off Palm Beach Boulevard, closing SR-31 traffic in both directions.

Morning showers transition into Wednesday afternoon storms
Showers and storms are expected to begin in the mid-morning, particularly to the south in Collier County, before continuing to develop up along the coast into Lee County by the late morning. Storms will continue on and off until the late afternoon.

Will Naples have the Fourth of July fireworks celebration this year?
Naples’ Fourth of July celebration this year might look a little different with the pier closed…if the city decides to host it.