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EAST NAPLES

911 calls give victims’ POV during East Naples apartment shooting

911 calls from a mother protecting her two children during a shooting at an East Naples apartment complex give the victims’ side of the incident.

Wednesday brings warmer weather under mostly sunny skies

High temperatures will reach the upper 80s under mostly sunny skies. Our dew points will be slightly higher than what we experienced on Tuesday, with a tolerable level of humidity returning in the afternoon.

PUNTA GORDA

Man arrested after standoff with deputies in downtown Punta Gorda

A 51-year-old burglary suspect was arrested after a standoff in the area of Marion Avenue in downtown Punta Gorda.

LEE COUNTY

Family mourning 12-year-old killed after being hit by car in Lee County

A family is mourning their 12-year-old who was hit by a car and killed while crossing an intersection in Lee County on Friday.

Pedro Pablo Ramirez’s body found in Caloosahatchee River on Tuesday, per FWC

FWC said they found Pedro Pablo Ramirez’s body in the Caloosahatchee River on Tuesday. “Our deepest condolences are with the friends and family of Mr. Ramirez,” said Major Rob Rowe, Southwest Regional Commander. “I know the community will keep them all in their thoughts during this difficult time.” Family and crews went searching for their […]

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CLEARWATER (AP)

Florida mayor resigns over fund distribution concerns

A Florida mayor resigned during a tense budget meeting and said he made the quick decision due to concerns over his colleagues’ direction with city funds.

(AP)

Florida surgeon general misleads on vaccines’ value

CLAIM: A study published in The Lancet proves that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines increase people’s chances of contracting the disease after seven months, providing further evidence that people should not get vaccinated.

AP’S ASSESSMENT: Misleading.

LEE COUNTY

Southwest Florida students send experiment to International Space Station

Reaching for the stars in education, two Southwest Florida students won a competition to send a project to the International Space Station.

TALLAHASSEE (News Service of Florida)

Florida Supreme Court Justice Ricky Polston to step down

Florida Supreme Court Justice Ricky Polston announced Monday he will step down on March 31, giving Gov. Ron DeSantis another opportunity to place his imprint on the state’s highest court.