Unsafe sand closes portion of Sanibel beach

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SANIBEL, Fla. The area between Blind Pass Park and the northern end of Bowman’s Beach Park has been shut down after beachgoers were sinking in sand weakened by recent storms.

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ORLANDO

Disney lawsuit judge removes himself from case but not for reasons cited by DeSantis

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Florida protests against immigration law cause businesses to close

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Sea turtle are recovering on Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Ian

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