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Lee County School Board to discuss fate of Fort Myers Beach Elementary
On Tuesday afternoon, Fort Myers Beach Elementary School’s future is again on the table for the School District of Lee County.

City council discusses future location of Fort Myers police and recruitment for new leader
Fort Myers city council discussed the future location and the selection process for a new chief of the Fort Myers Police Department during a workshop on Thursday.

Naples parents host event to discuss social media’s effect on children
Naples parents are joining forces with an advocacy group and a documentarian to host an event Saturday night discussing social media’s effect on children’s mental health.

Discussions continue about what to do with Fort Myers Beach Elementary
It’s a heated $25,000,000 debate. That $25,000,000 represents the cost of rebuilding Fort Myers Beach Elementary.
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Jury selection Monday for man accused of killing Fort Myers police officer
After almost five years, jury selection will begin Monday in an accused cop killer’s trial.

Amber Alert issued for Pinellas County 2-year-old
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued an Amber Alert for a 2-year-old boy out of Pinellas County.

Florida OKs bill to carry concealed guns without a permit
Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill the Legislature sent to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. The governor, who is considering a presidential run, has said the issue is one of his priorities.

Manatees found dead in the Imperial River in Bonita Springs
WINK News spotted three manatees, including a calf, in a cove on the Imperial River in Bonita Springs on Thursday.