Experts stress getting vaccination amid flu season

Experts advised still getting the flu shot to mitigate potential complications that can arise from the flu.

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Multiple emergency vehicles respond to Lehigh Acres house fire

Over half a dozen Lehigh Fire Rescue and Lee County Sheriff’s Office crews were spotted in a Lehigh Acres neighborhood responding to a house fire.

Woman charged with felony after purposefully crashing into Fort Myers office

A woman is accused of purposefully crashing into a Fort Myers office, causing $40,000 in damage.

Scattered storms ahead of our next cold front

Sunday’s temperatures will reach the low 80s again across Southwest Florida. But by Monday morning we cool down.

Do bumper stickers give out your personal information?

Bumper stickers are a fun way to personalize your car and make it easier to spot in a parking lot, but some stickers may give out more information than you want others to know.

Man killed in Fort Myers hit-and-run

One man is dead after a driver hit him and took off. Fort Myers Police need help identifying both the victim and the person responsible.

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