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Florida man at center of fatal human smuggling case pleads not guilty in Minnesota
A Florida man charged with human smuggling after four migrants were found dead last year near the Canadian border has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges.

Petito family: Evidence may change trajectory of case
The Sarasota County Circuit Court will make rulings regarding the family of Gabby Petito’s case against the parents of Brian Laundrie.

Surge in passport demand causing lengthy delays, jeopardizing summer travel plans for many
Summer travelers planning to venture abroad are facing a new challenge: delays in obtaining passports. An unprecedented surge in demand for travel documents has created a growing backlog, causing significant delays for those hoping to embark on international trips.

Chronic pain cases overtake other medical complications, including diabetes and depression
New cases of chronic pain are squeezing out some of this country’s most common medical conditions, including depression, diabetes and high blood pressure.
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Man shot in car outside Fort Myers strip club
Police are investigating after a man was shot in his car while driving outside a strip club in Fort Myers.

Scattered storms return Tuesday afternoon
Tuesday will reflect a more typical rainy season pattern with showers and storms beginning shortly after lunchtime and continuing, on and off, through most of the evening.

Bicyclist killed in crash on Airport-Pulling Road in East Naples
A bicyclist has been killed in a crash on Airport-Pulling Road in East Naples.

Fort Myers Beach family recovering after Ian destroyed their home
It’s impressive to see just how far Fort Myers Beach has come since the devastation of Hurricane Ian. But, of course, there’s still a lot of work to be done.