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North Fort Myers man, two children, killed in crash on I-75

A fatal crash on Interstate 75 on Friday resulted in three deaths, including two children. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash took place just before 6 p.m. on Friday near the Bayshore exit in Charlotte County at Mile Marker 153. FHP officials said a Jeep Wrangler was ...

Cypress Lake Middle student wins the Lee County Spelling Bee

Cypress Lake Middle School seventh grader Nihal Gelli has won the 2026 Lee County Spelling Bee, according to The School District of Lee County. He will represent Lee County at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May to compete for the Scripps Cup. “When I heard the championship word, I knew ...

Diocese of Venice to celebrate sacred Chrism Mass on Tuesday

The Most Rev. Frank J. Dewane, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Venice in Florida, will be joined by close to 200 priests and deacons from across the diocese for the annual Chrism Mass Tuesday, March 31, 10:30 a.m., at St. Leo the Great Parish, 28290 Beaumont Road, Bonita Springs. Usually ...

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Cape Coral Museum of History to hold fourth Brew Fest April 18 in Cultural Park

The Cape Coral Museum of History has teamed up with JJ Taylor Distributing for its fourth Brew Fest in Cultural Park to be held Saturday, April 18, from 1 to 5 p.m. The event is held directly behind the museum at 544 Cultural Park Blvd. Ticket holders will receive a tasting cup allowing them ...

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ARC takes in hunting dogs from Spain

In Spain, being groomed to be a hunting dog can be a very cruel thing. If the dog isn’t up to par, or once it ages to the point it can’t keep up, the end can be sad and harsh, as there are very few places a dog can go to be “put out to pasture.” The Animal Refuge Center in North Fort ...

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Pam Bondi is out as attorney general

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general, ending the contentious tenure of a loyalist who upended the Justice Department’s culture of independence from the White House, oversaw large-scale firings of career employees and moved ...

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Prep Sports Report 4-1-26

Tuesday SOFTBALL North Fort Myers 12, Riverdale 0 (6 innings): Kaliyah Williams came up big on the mound and the plate for the Red Knights (10-2). She held the Raiders to two hits and two walks while striking out 10 batters. Williams also homered twice, driving in three runs. Audrie ...

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