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Christmas is just a week away! Here to talk gift ideas for the health conscious people in your life is registered dietitian Betsy Opyt.

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Man arrested for exposing himself in South Fort Myers Walmart

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for allegedly exposing himself to people in a South Fort Myers Walmart.

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Tesla recalls nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks due to potential of accelerator sticking

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall for Tesla Cybertrucks due to potential issues with the accelerator.

Deputies arrest armed robbery suspect who allegedly tried to ram cruiser in Englewood

Charlotte County deputies responded to an armed robbery call at a Dollar Store; then, the suspect tried to ram into one of the patrol cars.

Man arrested for looking underneath stalls of women’s restroom at Arcadia CVS

A man has been arrested after allegedly looking underneath the stalls of the women’s restroom at a CVS store in Arcadia.

Friday’s Furry Friends: Dana, Reese

For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.

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Mild and humid Friday morning ahead of a hot afternoon

The Weather Authority is tracking a mild and humid Friday morning start, with sun and clouds expected for the afternoon.

The “addicting” pickleball lifestyle, The US Open Pickleball Championship

The new owner wants to keep the ‘Pickleball Capital of the World’ simple, including bringing in all players from around the world and at all levels.

Community unites to honor Matlacha victim with memorial garden

A community is coming together to create a memorial garden for Mary-Lou Sharp, the 80-year-old woman who was killed after a driver barreled through the outdoor seating area of That BBQ Place

Two injured in Charlotte Harbor crash

At least two people are injured after a crash on Tamiami Trail before 8 p.m. on Thursday evening.