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Barber behind the wire: SWFL barber who worked at Alligator Alcatraz shares his story
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‘We left him there dead’: Police say men slashed victim’s tires before Sanibel boat ramp attack
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North Fort Myers family loses everything in Pondella Street trailer fire
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SR 31 expansion update: What SWFL drivers can expect before spring 2027
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Fort Myers city manager retiring after 43 years in public service
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No-U-turn signs ignored on Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs couple raise safety concerns
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Four in Southwest Florida arrested for voter fraud as part of statewide operation
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96.9 WINK FM's "Pet for a Vet" raises $25,525 for SWFL veterans
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Legacy Harbour Marina in Fort Myers reopens nearly 4 years after Hurricane Ian
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Matlacha woman's Hurricane Ian dock finally removed after WINK steps in
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1 injured following shooting at Mermaid Liquor Bar in Cape Coral
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Captiva Drive to close Sunday morning for triathlon
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