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Near-record Thursday warmth under mostly sunny skies
High temperatures will reach the upper 80s and low 90s across most of Southwest Florida. Mostly sunny skies and tolerable humidity levels will make for excellent beach weather.

Warm, drier Thursday with stray showers
High temperatures will climb into the mid- to upper 80s and low 90s under partly cloudy skies. Thanks to our east/northeasterly winds, humidity will be noticeably lower in the late afternoon and evening.

Debate over high-rise tower proposed for downtown Fort Myers
A 131-foot tower ride has been proposed for downtown Fort Myers and is being considered by the City Council, but some neighbors are worried it may detract from the area’s historic charm.

LeeTran begins on-demand service in Lehigh Acres on Thursday
Have somewhere to go but don’t want to wait at the bus stop or pay a lot of money on a rideshare app? If you live in Lehigh Acres, LeeTran’s ULTRA On-Demand Transit service launches Thursday morning, offering door-to-door service for less than $2.
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‘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.

Cape Coral police investigating deaths on Southwest 12th Street
The Cape Coral Police Department is investigating a scene at a Southwest 12th Street address.

Immokalee woman hurt in MSU shooting releases first public statement
Shot during a mass shooting at Michigan State University, an Immokalee High School graduate is on the mend.

Last chance for appeals to Cape Coral’s Chiquita Lock removal
Boaters sit with fingers and toes crossed as a busy boat lock in Cape Coral may be on the way out.