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In this Wednesday, April 11, 2018 photo, an unidentified 15-year-old high school student uses a vaping device near the school's campus in Cambridge, Mass. Health and education officials across the country are raising alarms over wide underage use of e-cigarettes and other vaping products. The devices heat liquid into an inhalable vapor that's sold in sugary flavors like mango and mint — and often with the addictive drug nicotine. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

TALLAHASSEE (NSF)

American Heart Association urges DeSantis to veto vaping bill

The American Heart Association is asking Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill (SB 1080) that would preempt local regulations aimed at ensuring vaping and tobacco products aren’t sold to underage smokers. “Florida high school students are using e-cigarettes, which demonstrates the need for policies to protect youth from tobacco and nicotine. The addiction to […]

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NAPLES

18-year-old arrested after breaking a Naples officer’s arm while trying to flee

An 18-year-old from Illinois has been arrested after breaking a Naples police officer’s arm while trying to run away.

Mostly sunny, pleasant Monday with highs in the 70s

High temperatures will reach the 70s under mostly sunny skies. Expect the air to feel pleasant thanks to dew points in the 40s and 30s.

FORT MYERS

Authorities search near Edison Bridge for lost boater

The U.S. Coast Guard searched for a lost boater in the Caloosahatchee River near the Edison Bridge all Sunday night.

Cast your vote: WINK Puppy Madness 2023

You’ve submitted your photos on air during our Dog of the Day segment. Now, all of our top 16 submissions have been matched up and it’s your turn to pick who takes the title home.

LEHIGH ACRES

2 people critically injured in Lehigh Acres shooting

A shooting investigation is underway involving two victims at an intersection in Lehigh Acres early Sunday morning.

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