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Data shows the increase in SWFL medical needs after Ian
Steps from the Caloosahatchee, Lily Manibo’s home suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Ian.

Increased Fort Myers police presence around Edison Mall after shooting threat
The Fort Myers Police Department will have an increased presence in the area of the Edison Mall after it says a shooting threat came through a confidential tip line Thursday night. FMPD says it is investigating the call, but the investigation will allow the Edison Mall to operate normally on Friday. Out of an abundance […]

How to lower the chances of fire during the dry season after Ian increased fire risk
A brush fire that has been burning since Wednesday is now about 38 acres in Cape Coral. Crews are still out there near El Dorado and Southwest 5th Terrace working to put it out. Now that the dry season is here, consider this: Did Hurricane Ian make it easier for fires to start and spread? […]

After 18 years, $1.5B dike repair done at Lake Okeechobee
After 18 years, a $1.5 billion project was officially completed Wednesday to repair the sprawling dike around Florida’s Lake Okeechobee that protects thousands of people from potentially catastrophic flooding during hurricanes. The Herbert Hoover Dike project overseen by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was completed three years ahead of schedule and at a savings […]
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Discovered human remains identified in Collier County
The human remains found in a wooded area last year have been identified.

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

Whale dies during rescue attempt in Rose Marina off Marco Island
A whale has died in Rose Marina off Marco Island after a day-long excavation to rescue it. People were saddened to see a whale in distress.

NAACP files ethics complaint against city of Fort Myers
The NAACP has joined forces with the owner of Classy Chics Event Planning and Catering to file ethics complaints against four Fort Myers officials.