Healthy Kids: autism awareness month

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April is autism awareness month. Doctor Annette St. Pierre-Mackoul joined us to discuss the signs and symptoms of autism and what you can do to help.

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Florida police search for 3 gunmen who wounded 9 at crowded beach on Memorial Day

Police launched a search Tuesday for three suspects they believe to be the gunmen who opened fire along a crowded Florida beachside promenade on Memorial Day.

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Joseph Zieler, convicted double murderer, returns to the courtroom for harassing a witness. Zieler is called in for the new case Tuesday.

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Lee County Officer of the Year finalists: Deputy Michelle Wilson

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Blue-Green Algae Task Force tackles future solutions to water crisis

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Struggles continue for thousands in Florida 8 months after Hurricane Ian

Eight months ago, chef Michael Cellura had a restaurant job and had just moved into a fancy new camper home on Fort Myers Beach. Now, after Hurricane Ian swept all that away, he lives in his older Infiniti sedan with a 15-year-old long-haired chihuahua named Ginger.

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8 months after Hurricane Ian, who picks up the insurance bill?

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Publix reopens in Fort Myers Beach after months of post-Hurricane Ian repairs

Publix Super Markets reopens at Fort Myers Beach following its closure after Hurricane Ian on Thursday. Publix gives back to the community.

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Parents of transgender kids seek to block DeSantis ban on gender-affirming care for minors

The parents of three transgender children in Florida are trying to get a federal judge to block a new law that bans gender-affirming care for minors, a signature policy of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as he nears his presidential campaign.