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Florida sheriffs against Amendment 3
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- Florida sheriffs against Amendment 3
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Florida sheriffs warn that Amendment 3, which proposes increasing homestead exemptions, could reduce funding for first responder services and essential community programs. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/florida-sheriffs-raise-concerns-over-property-tax-amendment/73342238
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- Florida man accused of DUI and hitting mailbox
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A 19-year-old was arrested for reportedly driving under the influence, crashing into a mailbox and attempting to flee the scene in Lee County on Monday morning. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/florida-man-dui-arrest-crash-mailbox-lee/73348645
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- Florida man accused of threatening children with knife
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A North Fort Myers man was arrested after he was accused of threatening two children with a knife outside a store on Del Prado Boulevard South in Cape Coral. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/florida-man-knife-threat-child-cape-coral-arrest/73348803
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- Cape Coral families push back against proposed youth sports fee increase
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Cape Coral City Council heard concerns from parents, players, and coaches over a proposed hike in youth sports registration fees, ultimately deciding not to advance the measure.
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- 19-year-old accused of DUI and fleeing after crash into mailbox in Lee County
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A 19-year-old in Lee County was arrested after he was accused of driving under the influence, hitting a mailbox and attempting to flee, with a K-9 unit used to stop him.
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- Rain lingers Tuesday with high storm coverage across the Gulf Coast all week
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- 3:33
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast calls for scattered storms all week. Highs will still remain seasonal in the low 90s with overnight lows in the mid 70s.
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- Harlem Heights will see drainage improvements as Lee County moves ahead with stormwater engineering
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- While construction on the drainage improvements is still about two years away, this marks a significant step toward addressing the long-standing flooding issues in Harlem Heights.
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- North Fort Myers man accused of threatening children with knife outside Cape Coral shopping plaza
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Cape Coral police arrested a man after he reportedly threatened two children with a folding knife outside a shopping plaza, causing the boys to run inside a store for their own safety.
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- Gulf Coast viewers ask why Democratic political ads are missing in Southwest Florida
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Viewers are questioning the absence of Democratic political ads on local TV in Southwest Florida as Republican campaigns dominate the airwaves with significant spending.
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- Florida state sheriffs push back on Amendment 3
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The Florida Sheriffs Association has also warned that the homestead property tax cut would affect funding for first responder services and limit communities' ability to provide road repairs and stormwater removal.
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- Cape Coral beach parks could see upgrades with nearly $430K funding proposal
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Cape Coral's city council is considering nearly $430,000 in funding to improve local parks, with parents expressing support for investments in family-friendly spaces.
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- Bonita Springs Elementary School opens new building while preserving historic features
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Teachers and staff at Bonita Springs Elementary School returned to a new building that fosters collaboration while retaining elements of the school’s original structure from 1921.
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- Flood advisory issued for parts of Collier and Hendry counties
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- 3:40
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A flood advisory has been issued for parts of Collier and Hendry counties until 6:45 p.m.
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- Six football coaches at Mariner High School no longer with program after lock-in
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Six coaches, including head coach Tyran Jones, are no longer apart of Mariner High School's football program after an overnight team lock-in.
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- Scattered storms on Tuesday with high storm coverage across the Gulf Coast all week
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- 4:03
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Scattered storms will rumble across the Gulf Coast through the afternoon. While it won't be a total washout, grab the umbrella as rain chances remain elevated.
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- 'Gulfcoasting' at K's Attic in North Fort Myers
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- K’s Attic is a hidden gem on the Gulf Coast, where every aisle is filled with nostalgia and old-school charm. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/ks-attic-antiques-retro-north-fort-myers/73345554
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- Daniels Pkway resurfacing project moves forward after Lee County awards $1.7 million contract
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Lee County is moving forward with a $1.7 million project to resurface and improve Daniels Parkway, with night work expected to start in late August.
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- City of Marco Island officially appoints Joseph Belardo as chief of police
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Marco Island has officially named Joseph Belardo its next police chief after a competitive search.
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- Lee County approves purchase of 4 parcels for Conservation 20/20
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Lee County approved buying four parcels for its Conservation 20/20 program, including three on Pine Island and one near the Orange River Preserve.
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- Florida sheriffs warn Amendment 3 could slash first responder funding as judge orders rewrite
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Florida's Amendment 3 would increase homestead exemptions from $50,000 to $250,000 over two years. Public safety officials are warning that the tax cut could affect funding for first responders in the state. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/florida-sheriffs-raise-concerns-over-property-tax-amendment/73342238
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- Judge orders Florida to rewrite Amendment 3 ballot language amid pushback from state sheriffs
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Florida sheriffs warn that Amendment 3, which proposes increasing homestead exemptions, could reduce funding for first responder services and essential community programs.
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- Discover vintage treasures at K's Attic in North Fort Myers
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- 4:27
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Discover vintage treasures at K's Attic in North Fort Myers.
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- After repeated flooding in Harlem Heights, Lee County moves ahead with stormwater engineering
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Lee County commissioners are approved a $740,000 contract for engineering work to improve stormwater drainage in the Harlem Heights community.
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- Scattered storms Tuesday; High storm coverage across Southwest Florida all week
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- 4:09
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Scattered storms Tuesday; High storm coverage across Southwest Florida all week
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- Mutts & Meows: 2-year-old Sasha up for adoption at Gulf Coast Humane Society in Fort Myers
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- 4:03
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Gulf Coast Humane Society is in the studio showing off Sasha, who is looking to be adopted.
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- Trailer rollover closes all northbound lanes of US-41 near Del Prado Blvd in North Fort Myers
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- 49:39
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A trailer rollover crash closes all northbound lanes of US-41 near Del Prado Blvd in North Fort Myers Monday evening.
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- Florida sheriffs raise concerns over property tax amendment
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Florida sheriffs warn that Amendment 3, which proposes increasing homestead exemptions, could reduce funding for first responder services and essential community programs.
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- Florida approves woman's driver's license after childhood secret
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A North Fort Myers woman has finally received her Florida driver’s license after weeks of denials caused by a name discrepancy tied to a childhood secret. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/florida-woman-driver-license-approve-dmv/73337310
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- Car crashes into tree on Orange River Loop Rd
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A car crashed into a tree on Orange River Loop Road in Fort Myers on Tuesday
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- Another round of storms Tuesday for Southwest Florida
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- 3:18
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Another round of storms Tuesday for Southwest Florida
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- Higher rain chances stick around for the work week on the Gulf Coast
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- 3:59
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast calls for coastal rain Tuesday morning before coverage expands as the day progresses tomorrow. Rain chances are set at 60% for Tuesday, with showers and a few thunderstorms expected.
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- Mariner High School football coach suspended as school district investigates team gathering
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Many questions remain unanswered, including which coach or how many coaches are being investigated, and the district has not disclosed what allegedly happened.
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- Woman in Porsche accused of topping 95 in 45 mph zone on Three Oaks Pkwy in Lee County
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A woman was arrested after she was accused of going more than 95 mph on Three Oaks Parkway in Lee County on Sunday afternoon.
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- Researcher questions impact of beach renourishment on rip currents along Gulf Coast
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- 3:32
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A water safety expert claims beach renourishment projects may increase rip currents, while other experts and agencies call for more research before any connection is drawn.
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- Garbage in? Garbage out! Why input data matters with forecast models
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The phrase "garbage in, garbage out" is helpful when explaining how weather forecast models operate.
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- Florida teachers prepare for school year with incentive for high-risk schools
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Lee County teachers returned on Monday to prepare their classrooms for the new academic year, which begins Aug. 11, as discussions continue about incentive pay for educators teaching in high-risk schools. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/teacher-prep-school-year-incentive-high-risk-lee/73337324
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- Florida teen drives kindness forward in lawn mowing challenge
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- In Cape Coral, no neighborhood lawn is safe from 18-year-old Braylon Beckers. He has mowed over 50 lawns, free of charge. While profits are low, the feeling of giving back is high. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/lawn-mowing-challenge-kind-free-cape-coral-teen/73336223
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- Concern over if sidewalk project may harm burrowing owl habitats in Cape Coral
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Residents in Cape Coral are raising concerns about the impact of sidewalk construction along Orchid Boulevard on burrowing owls. The city confirmed it has applied for the necessary permits. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/sidewalk-project-burrowing-owl-habitat-cape-coral/73337739
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- US government data reveals grocery prices up 33% since 2019
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Government data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics proves what people feel at the checkout line. Since the start of 2019, grocery prices have gone up 33%. In the 7-year window before that, prices rose only 6.4%. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/grocery-price-increase-us-florida-data-budget/73337430
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- ‘I got my daughter in the car’: Father recalls Florida bridge road rage caught on dashcam
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A Cape Coral, Florida, man says he was brake-checked twice and followed by another driver on the Midpoint Bridge while his 3-year-old daughter was in the car. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/road-rage-midpoint-bridge-fort-myers-cape-coral/73336845
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- Staying stormy: Higher rain chances stick around for the work week on the Gulf Coast
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- 3:42
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Storms will mainly impact the coast by the end of the work week.
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- Mariner High School football coach suspended during investigation into team gathering
- Runtime
- 2:56
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A Mariner High School football coach has been suspended following an incident during an overnight team gathering, with the School District of Lee County launching an investigation.
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- Residents worry sidewalk project may harm burrowing owl habitats in Cape Coral
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Cape Coral residents are concerned that sidewalk construction along Orchid Boulevard could disrupt the habitats of burrowing owls, a threatened species in Florida.
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- Lightning strike leaves Babcock Ranch family displaced as community rallies to help
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A lightning strike ignited a fire at a Babcock Ranch home, forcing the Kennedy family to leave and rely on community support as they plan to rebuild.
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- Road reopens after trailer rollover blocked northbound US-41 lanes in North Fort Myers
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A trailer rollover closed all northbound lanes of US-41 near Del Prado Boulevard in North Fort Myers on Monday.
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- Grocery prices up 33% since 2019, US government data reveals
- Runtime
- 3:01
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Federal data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics proves what people feel at checkout. Since the start of 2019, grocery prices have gone up 33%. In the 7-year window before that, prices rose only 6.4%.
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- Lee County teachers prepare for new school year with $10K incentive for high-risk schools
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Lee County teachers are setting up classrooms for the upcoming school year, with discussions about incentive pay for teaching in high-risk schools and reflections on the impact of educators.
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- Cape Coral teen drives kindness forward in 50 yard lawn mowing challenge
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Braylon Beckers of Cape Coral has mowed over 50 lawns, free of charge. While profits are low, the feeling of giving back is high.
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- Childhood secret no longer blocks woman's Florida drivers license after a Gulf Coast investigation
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- A North Fort Myers woman, denied a Florida driver’s license due to a name discrepancy, finally received it after finding an old document with her original birth name.
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- ‘I got my daughter in the car’: Father recalls Midpoint Bridge road rage caught on dashcam
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- A Cape Coral man says he was brake-checked twice and followed by another driver on the Midpoint Bridge while his 3-year-old daughter was in the car.
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