SWFL strives for safe holiday amid creepy clown sightings

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FORT MYERS, Fla. — Southwest Florida is taking this creepy clown trend seriously, and community members are taking steps to ensure safety this Halloween by providing some helpful tips.

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Road blocked due to fatal multi-vehicle crash on I-75 NB, near Government Road

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Neighbor speaks out after fiery crash into Leeland Heights Boulevard home

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Cape Coral Fire Department trains with use of donated structure

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Police searching for missing 13-year-old last seen in Fort Myers

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