Lung cancer screenings

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Lung cancer is the second most common cancer and leading cancer death. Bobbi Marino from the Regional Cancer Center talks with us on how preventative screenings can actually save lives.

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FORT MYERS

Convicted cop-killer Wisner Desmaret to be sentenced

Convicted murderer Wisner Desmaret is set to be sentenced, bringing closure to the family of Fort Myers Police Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller.

MARCO ISLAND

Berm project reaches Marco Island in time for hurricane season

The emergency berm project in Collier County is nearly wrapped up, reaching the beaches of Marco Island just in time for hurricane season.

Isolated storms roll in Monday afternoon

The majority of Southwest Florida will enjoy a mix of sun and clouds until a few showers form well inland around 1 p.m., eventually developing into isolated storms near the coast and I-75 throughout the afternoon and evening.

Lee County

Lee County deputy named law enforcement officer of the year

During the Law and Order Ball Saturday night, deputy Michelle Wilson of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office won officer of the year.

Alva

Shed fire spreads to pool house in Alva

A house fire is now out after sending smoke pouring into the sky for hours in Alva Sunday morning.

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Miracle Monday: How a dog helped a 7-year-old girl beat cancer

In this Miracle Monday story, a 7-year-old is celebrating starting her summer because she’s cancer-free!

Abbreviated breast MRI detects hard-to-see cancers

In the past 30 years, the death rate from breast cancer has decreased by 43 percent. Mammography has long been the standard screening tool, followed by digital mammography, and 3D mammography.

LEE COUNTY

Miracle Monday: 3 teen cancer survivors get full-ride scholarships

Three high school graduates who beat cancer and thought they were going to Golisano Children’s Hospital for blood work instead walked out with full-ride scholarships to any Florida university they choose.