NAPLES, Fla. Emergency dispatchers from across the nation traveled to assist with calls in Collier County in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.
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Remains of WWII soldier from SWFL returning to relatives after 80 years
The remains of a man who fought in World War II, unidentified for 80 years, are finally being flown back to his living relatives in Florida.

SWFL preparing for 2023 hurricane season; still recovering from Ian
While Southwest Florida continues recovering from Hurricane Ian, this year’s hurricane season is a month away.

Closing Bed Bath & Beyond stores to bring future opportunities across SWFL
The national news that Bed Bath & Beyond will be going bankrupt means there will be a lot of space to fill in Southwest Florida when those stores close. There are five Bed Bath & Beyond stores across the region, with locations in Port Charlotte, Cape Coral, Fort Myers and two in North Naples. Those […]

Nonprofit issues travel advisory warning immigrants away from Florida
A nonprofit known as the Florida Immigrant Coalition issued a travel advisory against immigrants coming to Florida, as it believes the state is unsafe for people from outside the U.S.
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What’s next for Resilient Lee?
Resilient Lee recovery task force is supposed to help Lee County build back stronger than before. They manage $1 billion in federal funding.

Lee County Officer of the Year finalists: Deputy Michelle Wilson
One of five finalists for Lee County Officer of the Year is a deputy who was thrown into the worst kind of violence before she had even finished training.

Blue-Green Algae Task Force tackles future solutions to water crisis
The group assigned to tackle blue-green algae in Southwest Florida waterways is on the job, looking at solutions based on data it has collected.

Rain chances Wednesday morning, scattered afternoon storms
Wednesday morning brings a chance to see a few stray sprinkles. By lunchtime, a few showers will begin popping up before quickly developing into heavy showers and storms by 2 p.m.