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NORTH FORT MYERS

North Fort Myers brush fire sparked by tree on power lines

A brush fire torched Ian-toppled trees in North Fort Myers on Friday afternoon, making it tough for fire crews to battle the flames.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office works to build connections in the community

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office was building a connection between the men and women sworn to protect the community, all while having a good time. That was the purpose of the first Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Expo event Friday afternoon at the Port Charlotte Town Center Mall. Families came out and got to meet deputies […]

COLLIER COUNTY

‘Live local’ bill could help with rent crisis in Collier County

A step toward making it affordable to “Live local.” That’s the name of the bill now headed to the governor’s desk that aims to make it affordable to live and work in the same place.

CAPE CORAL

Cape Coral police investigating deaths on Southwest 12th Street

The Cape Coral Police Department is investigating a scene at a Southwest 12th Street address.

IMMOKALEE

Immokalee woman hurt in MSU shooting releases first public statement

Shot during a mass shooting at Michigan State University, an Immokalee High School graduate is on the mend.

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COLLIER COUNTY

New CEO of Florida Partnership to End Domestic Violence on building trust

Amanda Price, the new CEO of the Florida Partnership to End Domestic Violence, spoke with WINK News about her new role, helping Florida shelters and rebuilding trust between domestic violence survivors and the state.

TALLAHASSEE (News Service of Florida)

Florida transgender treatment rules draw court challenge

Four families filed a federal lawsuit Thursday challenging rules adopted by Florida medical boards that prohibit doctors from providing gender-affirming treatment such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender children, arguing the rules intrude on “parents’ fundamental right to direct the upbringing of their adolescent children.”

FORT MYERS

Florida bill would lower minimum age for buying long guns, rifles

A bill headed to the floor of the Florida House would lower the minimum age required for long gun and rifle purchases from 21 to 18.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP)

Other US states copying Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ efforts

Florida’s move to expand its prohibition on teaching sexual orientation or gender identity in the classroom comes as Republican lawmakers in other states pursue their own versions of what critics dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law.