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Lee County school district to provide free breakfast, lunch during summer
The School District of Lee County is partnering with Florida’s Summer BreakSpot program to provide meals to children while school is out for the summer.
Climate change giving extra fuel to storms during hurricane season
The Weather Authority’s meteorologists explain how climate change is already impacting our severe weather.

White House says Iran is helping Russia build a drone factory east of Moscow for the war in Ukraine
Iran is providing Russia with materials to build a drone manufacturing plant east of Moscow as the Kremlin looks to lock in a steady supply of weaponry for its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, according to a U.S. intelligence finding released by the White House on Friday.

Second lawsuit filed in death of Illinois mom during Florida parasailing trip
The family of an Illinois woman killed in a crash while she and two children were parasailing in the Florida Keys filed a second lawsuit.
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Group accused of stealing golf cart from Luminary Hotel
A group tried taking vehicles out of a hotel’s parking garage in the middle of the night on May 26.

Caught on camera: mother, 5 children saved from car crash
A mother and her five kids were rescued from a roll-over crash. The frightening aftermath was caught on body camera video.

Naples PrideFest event affected by Florida’s Protection of Children Act
The goal for the annual Naples Pride Fest is to build resilience, unity and pride within the community. Getting the event to happen has been a fight for supporters, but there are those who oppose the event too.

Political scientist weighs in on impact of Trump indictment
Former president Trump has been indicted on seven counts in relation to the special counsel classified documents probe while campaigning.