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Cape Coral school zone cameras catch thousands of speeders

Jackie Guenther

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7/31/2026

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Cape Coral man accused of DUI crashes into police volunteer vehicle blocking downed power lines

Olivia Waltzer

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7/31/2026

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Lee County's Spirit of '45 honors WWII vets on Aug. 9

Writer: Carolyn Dolcimascolo

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7/31/2026

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Gov. DeSantis approves execution for Florida man convicted of murdering 16-year-old, days after rare double execution

WINK News Digital Team

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7/31/2026

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Balloon release to be held for 15-year-old killed in Lehigh Acres neighborhood

WINK News Digital Team

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7/31/2026

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Memorial to be held for 15-year-old killed in Lehigh Acres neighborhood

WINK News Digital Team

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7/31/2026

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Proposed Outrigger redevelopment applicant looks to bypass Fort Myers Beach Town Council

Carson Zorn

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7/31/2026

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Lee County man sentenced to 20 years for mutilating two cats, leaving their severed heads in a box

Carson Zorn

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7/31/2026

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Lee County deputies use grappler device to stop suspect after four-day domestic investigation

Edward Franco

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7/31/2026

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Fort Myers nonprofits host pickleball day for kids and teens

Channing Frampton

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7/31/2026

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Large emergency response at inn off US-41 Business in North Fort Myers

James Curtis

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7/31/2026

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Lee County deputies serve search warrants nearby as Lehigh Acres teen death investigation continues

Muhammad Abdul Qawee

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7/31/2026

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License plate reader cameras ripped out in Cape Coral intersection

Miyoshi Price

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7/31/2026

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Cape Coral police chief: Two people are the main focus of Gayhart case

Evan Dean

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7/31/2026

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Witnesses describe tense scene of deadly police standoff at Fort Myers apartment complex

Jaylen Baron

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7/30/2026

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Investigation into 15-year-old’s death in Lehigh Acres continues

Damien Alvarado

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7/30/2026

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Investigation into 15-year-old’s death continues

Damien Alvarado

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7/30/2026

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School District of Lee County tackles budget cuts, teacher shortages ahead of new school year

Peter Busch

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7/30/2026

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Legacy Island construction in Fort Myers moves ahead with new pier, gazebos and boat slips

Isaias Soto

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7/30/2026

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Bonita Springs man sentenced to 20 years after cat heads found in mailbox in Fort Myers

WINK Digital Team

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7/30/2026

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DeSantis signs death warrant for man convicted of 1976 Bonita Springs murder

Jim Turner

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7/30/2026

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License plate reader cameras torn down in Cape Coral prompts investigation

Madison Zaleski

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7/30/2026

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Fort Myers man held without bond in Winkler Ave. ex-girlfriend killing

Reporter: Brinkley Hill

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7/30/2026

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Fort Myers group giving away free backpacks this Saturday

WINK Digital Team

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7/30/2026

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Lee County man accused of stealing chain off victim's neck, escaping on tricycle

Carson Zorn

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7/30/2026

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Estero Blvd on Fort Myers Beach partially closed as crews respond to trailer fire

Carson Zorn

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7/30/2026

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Cape Coral woman accused of stealing, selling over $60K worth of jewelry

Carson Zorn

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7/30/2026

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Woman accused of stealing over $200k from Fort Myers business, spending money on online gambling

Layza Pinero Resto

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7/30/2026

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2 kayakers lost at Bunche Beach in Lee County rescued

James Curtis

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7/30/2026

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