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Lee County school board gives personnel right to check student’s phones
The Lee County School District has given school personnel the right to check students’ phones in a new draft of the student code of conduct.

Cape Coral law enforcement giving recognition to fallen officers
Cape Coral police held their annual National Police Week ceremony on Wednesday, remembering fallen officers in the line of duty.

Estero veterinarian on which food will keep your dog healthy
WINK News looks at the rise in dog food designed to keep our fur babies happy and healthy.

Smart rooms give hospital patients control of their surroundings
More than 36 million people are admitted into hospitals in the U.S. annually—an average of almost 100,000 people daily as the country faces a nursing shortage. That’s where smart rooms come in.
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A holiday that saves you money: disaster preparedness week
This year there will be two disaster preparedness sales tax holidays instead of one to help save you cash.

8 months after Hurricane Ian, who picks up the insurance bill?
With hurricane season days away, the president of Day Adjusting and Consulting shares insights on insurance claims.

Cape Coral clock to be replaced after original sold on Facebook Marketplace
Cape Coral is looking to replace the city’s iconic clock after the old one was put up for sale on Facebook Marketplace by the wife of someone who offered to repair it.

2 dead in small plane crash at South Florida airport
Two people died Friday when a small plane crashed at a small South Florida airport, Palm Beach County sheriff’s officials said.