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Lee County to distribute $16M for Hurricane Ian home repairs

Lee County hopes to approve $16 million to help families make much-needed repairs in communities hit hard by Hurricane Ian.

Scattered storms, low-end severe weather threat Tuesday

Tuesday’s severe weather potential is primarily wind-driven with damaging winds being the main threat within the afternoon and evening storms

NAPLES

Reimagining the Naples Pier after Ian

The Naples Pier was beaten and battered by Hurricane Ian. Now eight months later, plans to reimagine and rebuild it are coming into focus.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Veteran, 84, living in car since Hurricane Ian

An 84-year-old veteran has been living in his car since his condo was gutted after being damaged by Hurricane Ian

Couple claims insurer isn’t following their own policy

Hurricane Season 2023 has officially begun, but Hurricane Ian recovery is far from ending. Many Southwest Florida homeowners blame their insurance companies for the slow recovery.

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New therapy for battling oft-misdiagnosed neuroendocrine cancer

Neuroendocrine tumor cancer grows slowly and can happen anywhere in your body. As with most cancers, treatment can start with surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. But doctors are now using a targeted, missile-like therapy to destroy the tiniest of these cancer cells.

TAMPA (CBS Los Angeles)

Actress Kirstie Alley dies in Tampa at 71 following battle with cancer

Actress Kirstie Alley, known for her breakout role in the sitcom “Cheers,” has died in a Tampa treatment center after a recent battle with cancer. She was 71. “We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered,” her children True […]

Allison Farely flew into Miami from Texas on Monday to receive her wish, which was granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation: she got a VIP tour of Zoo Miami.

MIAMI (CBS Miami)

Teen battling cancer gets wish granted at Zoo Miami

Allison Farely flew into Miami from Texas on Monday to receive her wish, which was granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation: she got a VIP tour of Zoo Miami. Farely was diagnosed with a brain tumor when she was 13 years old. Now 17, and many doctor appointments and surgeries later, she’s recovering. “I did have […]

A new video was released Wednesday of the parasailing accident in Florida that killed an Illinois mother and injured two young boys.

MARATHON (CBS)

Video of Florida parasailing accident that left woman dead, boys injured

A new video was released Wednesday of the parasailing accident in Florida that killed an Illinois mother and injured two young boys. The video was taken by fisherman John Callion, and please be warned that it is graphic. It appears to show victim Supraja Alaparthi, of Schaumburg, Illinois, and her son and nephew being dragged […]