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How busy will Atlantic hurricane season be? Depends on who wins unusual battle of climatic titans
Two clashing climatic behemoths, one natural and one with human fingerprints, will square off this summer to determine how quiet or chaotic the Atlantic hurricane season will be.

NOAA predicts 12-17 named storms for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts between 12 and 17 storms for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.

Changing how we interpret hurricane cones
The National Hurricane Center says many people focus on the forecast cone rather than their potential impacts. Lee and Charlotte Counties were always in Hurricane Ian’s cone and at risk for storm surge.

On High Alert: How to avoid scams after a hurricane
The worst is over, you think, as you wave goodbye to the hero-without-a-cape contractor who arrived at your door like magic offering to repair your disheveled home post-hurricane.
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New arrest report reveals more info on Fort Myers High School break-in
New information has been released on the suspect who went through an unlocked door of Fort Myers High School.

What does South Carolina think of Gov. Ron DeSantis?
With DeSantis 2024 signs raised high, southerners in Greenville, South Carolina believe Florida’s governor is presidential material.

Gateway Charter School second graders lead Fort Myers Beach cleanup
Gateway Charter School is hosting a beach clean-up day at Fort Myers Beach. The kids are very excited to help out.

Motorcyclist dead after crash on Estero Boulevard
A collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck occurred on Estero Boulevard. The motorcyclist has been pronounced dead.