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Sheriff: Man who fled traffic stop shoots officer in Florida
A man who sped away from a traffic stop in Florida last week shot and critically wounded an officer before killing himself following a standoff at his home, officials said.

Florida lawmakers may eliminate funding for college DEI programs
Florida lawmakers are debating a bill that would eliminate state funding for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs at public universities.

Doctor charged with murder in Florida lawyer’s disappearance
A Tampa-area plastic surgeon has been charged with murder, accused of killing a lawyer missing since last week from a firm that represents former co-workers the doctor has been suing in a business dispute.

Florida teen gets life in prison for deadly stabbing of classmate
A judge sentenced a 16-year-old Florida boy to life in prison on Friday for fatally stabbing a 13-year-old classmate on Mother’s Day in 2021.
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Family rebuilds, reopens Bonita Bill’s in honor of the man behind the name
Pain and destruction are only the beginning of the comeback story for a waterfront eating institution near Fort Myers Beach.

Nursing home for veterans coming to Collier County
There’s a plan to get more help to wounded warriors in the Southwest Florida community. $30,000,000 has been approved by Collier County. Under the plan, the State Department of Veteran Affairs will put the cash into an escrow account. The goal is to use that money to make a nursing home for veterans since Collier […]

89-year-old Naples softball player spreading joy with his love for the game
Jim Neuser is something to watch and something else altogether to listen to. At 89 years old, He is the catcher for the Naples Phillies softball team.

Woman arrested for DUI after being rescued from Cape Coral canal
Cape Coral police say the woman rescued from a car that had crashed into a Cape Coral canal on Saturday is facing charges of driving drunk.