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New details on repairs to ruptured Fort Myers gas line
According to the FDOT, the gas line ruptured by a contractor on State Road 31 was marked in advance. How did crews puncture it?

Gas leak repairs on State Road 31 could take 3 or more days, FDOT says
Gas is spewing from a broken line on State Road 31 off Palm Beach Boulevard, closing SR-31 traffic in both directions.

Pope Francis has scar tissue removed, hernia repaired
Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital for intestinal surgery Wednesday, the latest malady to befall the 86-year-old pontiff who had part of his colon removed two years ago.

Florida Everblades return to Estero for Kelly Cup finals
The Florida Everblades return to Estero’s Hertz Arena for the first time in the Kelly Cup finals after winning their last two games in Idaho.
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Boaters beware: Horton Park Boat Ramp will be closed for 10 days
The Horton Park Boat Ramp will be closing for a little more than a week due to the Caloosahatchee Connect Construction Project.

Crews working to discover whale’s cause of death
For hours crews worked to save a whale stuck and stranded in a marina, but unfortunately, the whale died later that day.

How the 2023 Turkey Watch report and our tax dollars are related
The 2023 turkey watch report is out now. It’s an annual independent review of Florida’s budget and helps us figure out exactly where our tax dollars are going.

Man sues Collier County Schools for violating sunshine laws
Alfie Oaks sued the Collier County school district, claiming they didn’t follow proper procedures while hiring the new superintendent.