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Michael Bloomberg pledges $100 million to help Biden in Florida

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced Sunday that he is making a $100 million investment to help Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in Florida. The state is considered a key battleground state, with CBS News Battleground Tracker showing Biden with a slight edge over President Donald Trump in Florida and the state is […]

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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. Boaters should expect better conditions on the water. A light chop in our bays and one to two-foot Gulf wave heights […]

PUNTA GORDA

Stand-off shuts down part of downtown Punta Gorda; suspect in custody

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says there is an ongoing standoff with a suspect in the area of Marion Avenue in 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 […]

GOLDEN GATE ESTATES

Man held without bond for murder of wife in Golden Gate Estates

The man accused of murdering a woman in Golden Gate Estates was set to appear before a judge on Tuesday but didn’t due to a medical refusal.

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