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Florida school shooter’s AR-15 rifle shown to his jurors
Jurors in the penalty trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz got their first view Monday of the AR-15-style rifle he used to murder 17 students and staff members four years ago at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, staring intently as it was carried to the front of the courtroom. Lead prosecutor Mike Satz removed the black semi-automatic […]

Dr. Rossi: Showdown over government funding
The federal government is open Friday morning after Congress passed a funding measure late Thursday. But it is only funded until December. Here to talk about what this limbo means for our political stability is political psychologist Dr. Bart Rossi. Watch full video above.

Dr. Rossi: News of the week roundup for Sept. 17, 2021
The week’s major news: Law enforcement is beefing up security in our nation’s capitol before a rally protesting the arrests of people during the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol Building; more than 20 states are threatening to sue the Biden administration over vaccination mandates; and a humanitarian crisis is developing as thousands of Haitian […]

Dr. Rossi: New vaccine, testing rules
Some are supportive and others outraged as President Joe Biden announces new vaccine and testing mandates. Companies that don’t comply face a fine of up to $14,000 for each violation. Here to discuss the ramifications of the mandates is political psychologist Dr. Bart Rossi. Watch the full video above.
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Fort Myers Beach six months after Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian caused havoc on Fort Myers Beach, one of the hardest hit areas by the storm. The storm surge swallowed homes, businesses, families, and more. But, repeatedly, we’ve witnessed the unwavering strength and resiliency residing on Fort Myers Beach. From beautiful, white sandy beaches, a charming shoreline, and a picture-perfect pier morphing into devastation, […]

Cape Coral community grateful for each other after Ian
People and businesses continue to show resiliency, and so much of that is because of how our community has rallied together in the wake of Hurricane Ian. Cape Coral is one of the many places battling back.

Pine Island and Matlacha Hurricane Ian recovery
Heartbreak for the Pine Island and Matlacha communities as Hurricane Ian’s storm surge pummeled the area. Tuesday, not only are we looking back, but we’re also looking forward to what’s ahead for our community. Pine Island and Matlacha are filled with people who did not hesitate to help and lift their neighbors up, and the […]

Man sentenced to 20 years for shooting Lehigh Acres hot dog vendor
A man was sentenced on Tuesday to 20 years in prison for shooting the owner of a Lehigh Acres hot dog stand in 2022.