Gulf Coast News
James Robertson executed in Florida after killing cellmate to try to reach death row
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- James Robertson executed in Florida after killing cellmate to try to reach death row
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 8 minutes ago
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- James "Chicken Head" Robertson, an inmate who killed his cellmate in 2008 in hopes of being moved to death row, was executed Tuesday in Florida.
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- Lee Health and UnitedHealthcare dispute continues as open enrollment deadlines loom
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- 3:11
- Date posted
- 21 minutes ago
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- A contract dispute between Lee Health and UnitedHealthcare could leave about 50,000 patients out of network starting Jan. 1, raising concerns among those who could be impacted.
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- When will temps fall to 60 degrees or below in Fort Myers, Florida?
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 30 minutes ago
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- The date when nighttime temps in Fort Myers first drop to 60 or below in autumn varies each year. But National Weather Service records show Oct. 28 is the average date. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/temp-drop-60-degrees-weather-night-fort-myers/74124476
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- High school-aged student hit by truck while riding bike near Punta Gorda Middle School
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 40 minutes ago
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- Police are investigating after a student was struck by a vehicle at Carmalita Street and Education Avenue, right in front of Punta Gorda Middle School.
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- Naples Beach renourishment project to bring 208,000 tons of sand to shoreline
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 48 minutes ago
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- Naples Beach is set to undergo an $8 million renourishment project to restore its shoreline and replace sand lost over time.
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- Sanibel fishing pier gets temporary repairs after Hurricane Ian damage near Lighthouse Beach
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 50 minutes ago
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- Temporary repairs are underway on Sanibel’s hurricane-damaged fishing pier, bringing relief to longtime anglers. MORE: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/fishing-pier-damage-repair-hurricane-ian-sanibel/74123798
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- Dog rescued from Fort Myers house fire along Moreno Avenue
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 52 minutes ago
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- Fort Myers firefighters rescued a dog from a Moreno Avenue house fire Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported.
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- Shot fired into Cape Coral woman's lanai came from pellet gun, police say
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 53 minutes ago
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- A Cape Coral woman says she feels relieved after police determined that a shot fired into her lanai came from a high-powered pellet gun, not a firearm.
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- When will nighttime temps fall to 60 degrees or below in Fort Myers?
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 1 hour ago
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- Though each year varies, some years don't see temps this cool until December.
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- Repairs underway on Sanibel Fishing Pier damaged by Hurricane Ian
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 1 hour ago
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- Sanibel has started temporary repairs on its fishing pier on Lighthouse Beach, with plans for a new pier funded by county tourism money.
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- Shooting in LaBelle church parking lot leaves 18-year-old dead, another 18-year-old facing charges
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
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- Deputies say an argument outside a LaBelle church ended in gunfire, killing 18-year-old Angel CuaCua-Vasquez and leading to homicide charges for David Luis Martinez Reyes.
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- High school-aged student hit by car while riding bike near Punta Gorda Middle School
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
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- "Nah, I'm straight": Those were James Robertson's last words before his execution for killing his cellmate in Florida.
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- Temperatures and rain chances increase for Southwest Florida this week
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- 3:41
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
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- After a brief taste of fall on Tuesday, changes are coming to the forecast through the end of the week. Wednesday looks to be a transition day from the nice, fall-like weather we had Tuesday to the more unsettled weather by the end of the week.
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- Florida inmate James Robertson executed after killing cellmate in bid to reach death row
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
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- "Nah, I'm straight": Those were James Robertson's last words before his execution for killing his cellmate in Florida.
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- Deadly shooting outside LaBelle church leaves 18-year-old dead, another 18-year-old faces charges
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- Deputies say an argument outside a LaBelle church ended in gunfire, killing 18-year-old Angel CuaCua-Vasquez and leading to homicide charges for David Luis Martinez Reyes.
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- Fort Myers Haunted Walk turns Calusa Nature Center trails into a spooky Halloween adventure
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- Haunted Walk at Calusa Nature Center in Fort Myers promises twists, eerie sounds, and spooky surprises along Southwest Florida's largest outdoor haunted trail. MORE: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/fort-myers-haunted-walk-calusa-nature-center/74121666
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- Naples Beach renourishment project set to begin in November
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- Naples Beach is getting an $8 million renourishment project to restore its shoreline, with crews expected to start in November. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/naples-beach-renourishment-project-november/74120734
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- Increasing temperatures and rain chances for SW Florida this week
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- 3:36
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
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- After a brief taste of fall Tuesday, changes are coming to the forecast through the end of the week. Wednesday looks to be a transition day from the nice, fall-like weather we had Tuesday to the more unsettled weather by the end of the week.
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- Haunted Walk thrills Fort Myers at Calusa Nature Center’s biggest outdoor Halloween scare
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- 5:23
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
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- Scream your way through Halloween season! Jason Drew goes Gulfcoasting along the haunted trails at Calusa Nature Center.
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- 'Nah, I'm straight': James Robertson's last words before execution for killing Florida cellmate
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- James "Chicken Head" Robertson, who killed his cellmate in 2008 and was moved to death row, was executed Tuesday.
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- Naples beach renourishment project to begin in November
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- Naples beach will undergo an $8 million renourishment project to restore its shoreline, funded by tourist development taxes and possibly FEMA assistance.
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- 'Mutts & Meows' with Gulf Coast Humane Society: Meet Sofia
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- 3:56
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
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- On Tuesday, the Gulf Coast Humane Society brought Sofia into the studio. The gentle, loyal dog is 5 years old and looking for a forever home. She is 74 pounds. The humane society says she is shy but full of love.
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- James Robertson to be executed Tuesday after killing cellmate at Charlotte Correctional Institution
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
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- James "Chicken Head" Robertson, who killed his cellmate in 2008 and was moved to death row, is scheduled for execution today, offering potential closure to his victim's family.
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- Charlotte County offers free virtual wellness workshop for caregivers
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
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- Charlotte County is offering a free virtual wellness workshop for caregivers Tuesday night, with lessons on car seat safety, water safety and more.
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- Two dogs die in Sanibel SUV fire outside Seahorse Shops Plaza
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
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- Two dogs died after flames engulfed an SUV parked outside a Sanibel shopping plaza Monday afternoon. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/sanibel-florida-vehicle-fire-kills-two-dogs/74111187
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- Hendry County deputies investigate overnight scene at El Faro Assembly of God Church in LaBelle
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- Hendry County deputies were seen searching outside El Faro Assembly of God Church in LaBelle overnight. A bloodstain could be seen on the ground. More: http://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/investigation-el-faro-church-labelle-blood/74119754
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- What was on board the SpaceX rocket launched Tuesday morning?
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- The "Space Jellyfish" phenomenon dazzled the Gulf Coast sky Tuesday morning. But what was on board the SpaceX rocket? Gulf Coast News Anchor Lisa Spooner breaks it down. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/photo-video-space-jellyfish-florida-spacex-launch/74118141
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- Overnight investigation at El Faro Assembly of God Church in LaBelle
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 9 hours ago
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- Deputies swarmed the church overnight with crime scene tape and evidence markers. The scene has since cleared.
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- SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral lights up Gulf Coast with rare space jellyfish
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- SpaceX’s Tuesday morning Falcon 9 launch lit up the Gulf Coast sky with a rare 'Space Jellyfish' display. Here's why the phenomenon happens. See more photos here: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/photo-video-space-jellyfish-florida-spacex-launch/74118141
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- Development odds drop to zero for Atlantic area of interest
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- Regardless of development, this disturbance will bring heavy rain to the Cabo Verde Islands.
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- 'Space Jellyfish' illuminates the Gulf Coast sky following SpaceX launch
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- SpaceX launched one of its Falcon 9 rockets from Cape Canaveral Tuesday morning, and the incredible sight and resulting "Space Jellyfish" could be seen lighting up the Gulf Coast sky.
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- Cape Coral Veteran's driveway keeps sinking as city-approved road fix stalls
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
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- A Cape Coral Veteran says his driveway keeps sinking as the city works to replace a contractor who backed out. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/cape-coral-sinking-driveway/74112466
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- 'Space Jellyfish' lights up the Gulf Coast sky after SpaceX launch
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
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- SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Tuesday morning. The "Space Jellyfish" left behind by the launch could be seen in the Gulf Coast sky.
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- Low odds for tropical development in the Atlantic
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- 3:22
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- Low odds for tropical development in the Atlantic
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- Beautiful & sunny Tuesday for Southwest Florida
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- 3:15
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- Beautiful & sunny Tuesday for Southwest Florida
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- How to watch the SpaceX rocket launch Tuesday morning
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- How to watch the SpaceX rocket launch Tuesday morning
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- Sex offense charge dropped against former ECS boys basketball coach in student relationship case
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 21 hours ago
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- Former Evangelical Christian School boys basketball coach RJ Jones, who was accused of soliciting a romantic relationship with a student, had his charges dropped on Friday.
According to court documents, the state filed a notice of nolle prosequi on Friday, dismissing a charge of sex offense — authority figure engaging in a romantic relationship with a student against Jones.
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- Golden Gate Estates man accused of armed robbery in Facebook Marketplace sale gone wrong
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 21 hours ago
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- A Golden Gate Estates man was arrested on Friday after being accused of armed robbery during a Facebook Marketplace sale.
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- Missing goat wanders Cape Coral roads; police lead it to safety
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 21 hours ago
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- Cape Coral police responded on Monday morning after a missing goat was found wandering in the road near Del Prado Boulevard.
According to the Cape Coral Police Department, officers received reports of a goat wandering the roadways near Del Prado Boulevard. CCPD said the goat was almost hit by a car.
Officers said a "Good Samaritan" stepped in and was able to hold onto the goat until officers arrived and were able to secure the goat to a tree with a makeshift leash, ensuring the goat stayed safe and out of the roadway.
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- Judge Javier Pacheco shares his journey and impact
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 22 hours ago
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- Judge Javier Pacheco recounts his path from Peru to serving as a Lee County judge, highlighting his dedication to helping others and celebrating his heritage.
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- Cold front brings fall-like weather to Gulf Coast, with sunny days ahead
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- 3:37
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
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- A cold front is bringing a taste of fall to Southwest Florida, with sunny skies, lower humidity and little chance of rain through Wednesday. Highs will reach the upper 80s, while early Tuesday temperatures dip into the upper 60s—so a light jacket may come in handy at sunrise.
Coastal flooding is possible in Collier County as high tides coincide with the new moon. The dry pattern continues into Thursday before moisture returns later in the week. The National Hurricane Center is also monitoring an area of interest in the far eastern tropical Atlantic.
MORE: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/weather-forecast-southwest-florida-cape-coral-fort-myers-rain-chances-monday-fall/74107855
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- Lee County deputies seek pickup truck linked to nearly 600 gallons stolen at Lehigh Acres 7-Eleven
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
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- Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers said a white Dodge pickup truck is linked to two fuel thefts that occurred at the 7-Eleven located at 2930 Meadow Road in Lehigh Acres. The thefts happened on September 18 and October 5. MORE: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/lehigh-acres-fuel-theft-pickup-truck-crime-stoppers/74108070
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- Cape Coral woman said a bullet tore through lanai while she watched Sunday football
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 23 hours ago
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- A Cape Coral woman says she heard a gunshot that pierced her lanai while she was watching football, prompting a police investigation.
More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/cape-coral-lanai-bullet-police-investigation/74112141
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- ICE detains asylum seeker with valid work permit minutes after Collier traffic stop warning
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- 3:16
- Date posted
- 24 hours ago
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- A Collier County woman is calling for her husband’s release from ICE detention, citing his severe sleep apnea and mental health struggles.
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- Dumpster swept away by Hurricane Ian still sits in bay near Captiva after failed tow
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 24 hours ago
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- A failed rescue attempt left a Hurricane Ian dumpster stranded in the water near Captiva, where it’s drawing questions and concerns from boaters. MORE: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/dumpster-channel-water-captiva-sanibel/74112261
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- Family's Cape Coral driveway continues to sink waiting for city to fix cause and road
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- 3:35
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A Cape Coral family's driveway continues to collapse while they wait for the city to address underground sinking and road repair.
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- FSW Bucs boast new faces and a fast-paced plan before season opener
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- With a brand-new athletic director, head coach, and reconstructed roster, the new-look FSW Bucs are getting ready to tip off the 2026-2027 season and return to national prominence. MORE: http://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/fsw-mens-basketball-season-preview/74111124
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- Dumpster swept away by Hurricane Ian now sits in bay near Captiva after failed rescue attempt
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Dumpster washed away by Hurricane Ian now sits in the the bay near Captiva after failed rescue attampt.
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- New-look FSW Men's Basketball team ready to begin 2026-27 season
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- With a brand-new athletic director, head coach, and reconstructed roster, the new-look FSW Bucs are getting ready to tip off the 2026-2027 season and return to national prominence.
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- Cape Coral woman says bullet tore through lanai while she watched Sunday football
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- A Cape Coral woman says she heard a gunshot that pierced her lanai while she was watching football, prompting a police investigation.
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