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Fort Myers woman admits to animal cruelty after beating dog in local park

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 · US News

A Fort Myers woman has been arrested, accused of beating her dog in front of witnesses. Donelle Edmonson, 39, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 20, after witnesses saw…

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Florida Woman Wins  Million Playing  Scratch-Off Game

Florida Woman Wins $1 Million Playing $20 Scratch-Off Game

September 29, 2024September 30, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

The Florida Lottery recently announced that Nancy Rinehart, of Englewood, claimed a $1 million prize from?the $20 Gold Rush Limited scratch-off game. The Charlotte County woman chose to…

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Florida Law and Order Priorities Highlighted by Governor DeSantis, AG Moody, Sheriff Judd

Florida Law and Order Priorities Highlighted by Governor DeSantis, AG Moody, Sheriff Judd

August 31, 2024September 1, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted law and order priorities, including protecting from fentanyl and illegal drugs, and curbing illegal immigration, with Attorney General Ashley Moody, Sheriff Grady Judd,…

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Single-A Florida State League Glance

Single-A Florida State League Glance

August 9, 2024August 14, 2024 · Sports

Kristóf Rasovszky of Hungary has wrapped up Olympic swimming events in the Seine River by winning the men’s 10-kilometer marathon race. Source link

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Teen arrested for fleeing FHP at 130-plus mph

Teen arrested for fleeing FHP at 130-plus mph

June 4, 2024June 4, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

An 18-year-old reportedly sped away from a traffic stop and collided with another vehicle on Tuesday.The Florida Highway Patrol says they attempted to stop a car going 85…

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Massive alligator snags helpless snapping turtle in its jaws on Florida golf course

Massive alligator snags helpless snapping turtle in its jaws on Florida golf course

March 22, 2024March 23, 2024 · US News

Not far from where Casey Yarborough was playing golf on Wednesday, he said he heard a loud pop. “Like a gun going off,” Yarborough said. Yarborough, who lives…

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Ian ruins man-made reefs, brings algae bloom to Florida

Ian ruins man-made reefs, brings algae bloom to Florida

November 5, 2022November 7, 2022 · Travel

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Ian not only ravaged southwest Florida on land but was destructive underwater as well. It destroyed man-made reefs and brought along red…

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3 weeks after Ian’s landfall, students returning to school

3 weeks after Ian’s landfall, students returning to school

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 · Breaking News

FILE – Water floods a damaged trailer park in Fort Myers, Fla., on Oct. 1, 2022, after Hurricane Ian passed by the area. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on…

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Lessons from Hurricane Michael being applied to Ian recovery

Lessons from Hurricane Michael being applied to Ian recovery

October 16, 2022October 17, 2022 · US News

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Four years before Category 4 Ian wiped out parts of southwest Florida, the state’s Panhandle had its own encounter with an even stronger…

Read more Lessons from Hurricane Michael being applied to Ian recovery
Florida shrimpers race to get battered fleet back to sea

Florida shrimpers race to get battered fleet back to sea

October 10, 2022October 11, 2022 · US News

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — The seafood industry in southwest Florida is racing against time and the elements to save what’s left of a major shrimping fleet —…

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‘Nothing’s left’: Hurricane Ian leaves emotional toll behind

‘Nothing’s left’: Hurricane Ian leaves emotional toll behind

October 9, 2022October 10, 2022 · Breaking News

FORT MYERS, Fla. — With her home gone and all her belongings trashed by Hurricane Ian, Alice Pujols wept as she picked through soggy clothes, toys and overturned…

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Ian leaves scenes of recovery, despair on Florida coast

Ian leaves scenes of recovery, despair on Florida coast

October 9, 2022October 9, 2022 · Breaking News

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Just days after Hurricane Ian struck, a crowd of locals gathered under a huge banyan tree at a motel’s outdoor tiki bar for drink…

Read more Ian leaves scenes of recovery, despair on Florida coast
Ian leaves scenes of recovery, despair on Florida coast

Ian leaves scenes of recovery, despair on Florida coast

October 9, 2022October 10, 2022 · Breaking News

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Just days after Hurricane Ian struck, a crowd of locals gathered under a huge banyan tree at a motel’s outdoor tiki bar for drink…

Read more Ian leaves scenes of recovery, despair on Florida coast
Florida shrimpers race to get battered fleet back to sea

Residents allowed to return to Florida island slammed by Ian

October 8, 2022October 8, 2022 · US News

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Residents were allowed to return to a coastal island that was decimated by Hurricane Ian on Saturday with a warning from the governor that…

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Black residents in 2 Florida neighborhoods raise questions about hurricane relief efforts and say they’ve been left out | CNN

Black residents in 2 Florida neighborhoods raise questions about hurricane relief efforts and say they’ve been left out | CNN

October 7, 2022October 7, 2022 · Breaking News

CNN  —  Latronia Latson said she feels like she has been neglected in the recovery efforts from Hurricane Ian. Latson, who lives in the Dunbar neighborhood in Fort…

Read more Black residents in 2 Florida neighborhoods raise questions about hurricane relief efforts and say they’ve been left out | CNN
Hurricane Ian shakes SW Florida’s faith but can’t destroy it

Hurricane Ian shakes SW Florida’s faith but can’t destroy it

October 6, 2022October 15, 2022 · Lifestyle

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — As Hurricane Ian approached last week, Jane Compton and her husband — who lost their home and possessions to the storm — found…

Read more Hurricane Ian shakes SW Florida’s faith but can’t destroy it
Sanibel Island residents return to see if their homes survived devastating Hurricane Ian as Biden surveys damage | CNN

Sanibel Island residents return to see if their homes survived devastating Hurricane Ian as Biden surveys damage | CNN

October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 · Breaking News

CNN  —  Residents of Florida’s Sanibel Island are warned they could be shocked when they return by boat Wednesday to their hard-hit community to set eyes for the…

Read more Sanibel Island residents return to see if their homes survived devastating Hurricane Ian as Biden surveys damage | CNN
In Hurricane Ian’s wake, dangers persist, worsen in parts

In Hurricane Ian’s wake, dangers persist, worsen in parts

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 · Breaking News

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — People kayaking down streets that were passable just a day or two earlier. Hundreds of thousands without power. National Guard helicopters flying rescue…

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Ron DeSantis pivots from political battles in aftermath of Hurricane Ian | CNN Politics

Ron DeSantis pivots from political battles in aftermath of Hurricane Ian | CNN Politics

October 2, 2022 · Politics

CNN  —  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had just delivered sobering details of Hurricane Ian’s destruction Friday evening at his third news conference of the day, this time in…

Read more Ron DeSantis pivots from political battles in aftermath of Hurricane Ian | CNN Politics
Death toll soars to 76 in Florida after Hurricane Ian demolished entire communities | CNN

Death toll soars to 76 in Florida after Hurricane Ian demolished entire communities | CNN

October 2, 2022October 2, 2022 · Breaking News

CNN  —  Newly homeless Floridians are struggling to restart their lives while rescuers scramble to find any remaining signs of life among the wreckage of Hurricane Ian. In…

Read more Death toll soars to 76 in Florida after Hurricane Ian demolished entire communities | CNN
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