FORT MYERS, Fla. — It’ll be cooler Friday with a high of 73 under mostly cloudy skies, meteorologist Zach Maloch said.
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Friday’s Furry Friends: Marshall
The Gulf Coast Humane Society has around 100 dogs in its shelter, all in need of loving homes. Every Friday, WINK News will introduce you to new dogs that could be the perfect additions to your family. This week: Marshall.

2023 Florida Python Challenge registration begins
Participants this year will have the chance to win more than $30,000 in prizes while removing invasive Burmese pythons from the wild.

Penalty phase begins to decide Joseph Zieler’s fate
On Tuesday, the penalty phase begins in the trial of convicted murderer Joseph Zieler. Life in prison or the death penalty are the only options, and now only eight of 12 jurors need to agree on the death penalty.

Psychological evaluation of Joseph Zieler begins Monday
According to court Lee County court documents, the psychological evaluation will be with Keegan R. Culver, Psy.D., on Monday at 1 p.m.
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Cape Coral clock to be replaced after original sold on Facebook Marketplace
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2 dead in small plane crash at South Florida airport
Two people died Friday when a small plane crashed at a small South Florida airport, Palm Beach County sheriff’s officials said.