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PUNTA GORDA, Fla. A few shops at Fisherman’s Village on West Retta Esplanade opened its doors Thursday in the wake of Hurricane Irma.

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One dead and one injured in crash south of U.S 41

Authorities are responding to a crash on Tamiami Trail that occurred shortly after 9 p.m. on Monday night.

Observation Wheel proposed for Downtown Fort Myers

Councilman Johnny Streets is taking his vision for the city of Fort Myers to new heights. He’s asking the council to consider building an observation wheel downtown, similar to the ones seen in places like Miami or Myrtle Beach.

Woman injured during barge party honoring crash victim

The Matlacha community has endured much recently. Tragedy struck again over the weekend after a woman got injured during a barge party in honor of Mary-Lou Sharp.

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Cleaning up and replacing the barrier wrecked by the I-75 Collier County plane crash

Debris and damage left behind more than two months after a plane crashed on Interstate 75 in Collier County.

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Protecting the Jewish community amid threats and Passover

Monday at sundown, the Jewish community will celebrate Passover, but there are concerns over potential threats against the occasion.

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911 call released of Collier County alligator attack victim

A man survived an alligator attack in Collier County thanks in part to the quick thinking of his neighbor.

The future of the Lee County government is in the hands of voters

The decision to change how the Lee County government works could be placed in the hands of the voters. The Lee County government is considering transitioning into 5 single-member districts

Lee Health official discusses advantages of patient portal for Spanish speakers

Having access to healthcare records at your fingertips was widely available but out of reach for Hispanics in Southwest Florida.

Sheriff Carmine Marceno addresses incident after deputy pulled over, taken home

Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno sat down exclusively with Investigative Reporter Peter Fleischer to provide answers about why an off-duty deputy was driven home instead of to jail.