Gulf Coast News
Man accused of carrying loaded gun while drunk arrested in downtown Fort Myers
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- Man accused of carrying loaded gun while drunk arrested in downtown Fort Myers
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Police say a drunk man was arrested in downtown Fort Myers after walking around with a loaded gun in his hand.
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- Heavy rain, flooding continues on Election Day
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- 3:15
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Grab the umbrella as you head out to the polls Tuesday as scattered storms target the Gulf Coast.
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- Construction causes delays on southbound I-75
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Two lanes on I-75 southbound near mile marker 116 are closed for construction, with crews working to clear the area, according to FDOT.
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- Low odds for subtropical development in the Atlantic
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- 3:19
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Low odds for subtropical development in the Atlantic
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- Weather Impact Day Tuesday; More rounds of storms for the Gulf Coast
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- 3:19
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Weather Impact Day Tuesday; More rounds of storms for the Gulf Coast
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- First rendering shows $300M HCA Florida hospital planned for Cape Coral
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- HCA Florida Healthcare unveiled the first rendering on Monday of the future HCA Florida Cape Coral Hospital.
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- Weather Impact Day: More rain expected on Election Day Tuesday across the Gulf Coast
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- 3:25
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- We will wake up dry Tuesday, but scattered showers will bubble up around noon. It will not be a washout, but some spots could see heavy downpours. Watch out for minor flooding and ponding on the roads. Temperatures will only reach the low to mid 80s.
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- Cape Coral council votes to end City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn's contract
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Cape Coral City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn will have his contract terminated at 11:59 p.m. on Monday after a city council meeting vote.
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- Man accused of vandalizing Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in Fort Myers
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A man was arrested on Monday after he was accused of vandalizing the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in Fort Myers on Friday.
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- What is a 1,000-year rain event?
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The rain totals in parts of Florida in the past 24 hours are remarkable, especially south of Melbourne. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/1000-year-rain-event-weather-flood-florida/74317516
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- Free downtown Fort Myers trolley could return
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Lee County commissioners are set to vote on bringing back the seasonal River District trolley to help alleviate parking and congestion in downtown Fort Myers during tourist season. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/free-downtown-trolley-vote-fort-myers-lee-florida/74315915
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- Floodwater creeps into homes in DeSoto County
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- For some at Little Willie's RV Resort in DeSoto County, Florida, they have been able to make the most of a soggy situation. For others in the community, they are worried about what flooding may come next. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/flood-little-willies-rv-resort-desoto-florida/74315930
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- Florida valedictorian shares recovery from depression, anorexia
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Diagnosed with severe depression and anorexia after being bullied, a South Fort Myers High valedictorian is sharing her recovery story. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/south-fort-myers-high-valedictorian-mental-health/74313257
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- Lehigh Acres residents want answers as streets flood
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Heavy rain has left streets flooded and ditches filled in the Maplewood Park community in Lehigh Acres, with residents frustrated by recurring issues and seeking solutions. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/street-flood-maplewood-park-lehigh-acres-lee/74316339
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- Anti-ICE graffiti found on abandoned Wendy's in Florida
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- An abandoned Wendy’s in Cape Coral, Florida was vandalized with anti-ICE graffiti, sparking mixed reactions from local residents and raising questions about the motive behind the act. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/anti-ice-graffiti-abandon-wendys-cape-coral/74315936
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- Sanibel weighs alternatives to Flock license plate readers
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Sanibel City Council will meet to decide whether to replace its automated license plate readers, keep them or remove them altogether. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/flock-license-plate-reader-alternative-sanibel/74315725
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- Weather Impact Day: Rain showers continue Monday night on the Gulf Coast
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- 3:54
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast calls for showers to linger. You'll still need the rain gear ready Tuesday and Wednesday.
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- South Fort Myers High valedictorian shares recovery from depression, anorexia
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Diagnosed with severe depression and anorexia at 13 after being bullied, a recent South Fort Myers High valedictorian is now sharing her recovery story.
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- Anti-ICE graffiti found on abandoned Wendy's in Cape Coral
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Anti-ICE graffiti was spray-painted on an abandoned Wendy’s in Cape Coral, prompting mixed reactions from residents as police confirm no investigation is underway.
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- Cape Coral council expected to scrap North 3 assessments, start utility plan over
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Cape Coral City Council will revisit the North 3 utility extension project on Monday, repealing initial assessment resolutions and restarting the process to address concerns from residents.
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- Floodwater creeps into homes at DeSoto County's Little Willie's RV Resort
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- 3:19
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Little Willie's RV Resort is struggling with water, and ankle-deep floodwaters have taken over the grounds, forcing residents to navigate through this mess.
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- Hundreds of teens fled Cape Coral Halloween house party, neighbors say
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A Halloween party promoted on social media at a Cape Coral Airbnb ended with teens reportedly fleeing the scene, alarming neighbors and prompting a police response.
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- Free downtown Fort Myers trolley could return as Lee County set to vote
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Lee County commissioners will decide whether to reinstate the seasonal River District trolley to ease parking and congestion in downtown Fort Myers during tourist season.
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- Lee County man accused of shaking 9-day-old infant, leaving newborn partially unresponsive
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Lee County deputies say a 9-day-old infant was violently shaken and left partially unresponsive. A 20-year-old man is now charged with aggravated child abuse.
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- Sanibel City Council weighs three alternatives to Flock license plate readers
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Sanibel City Council will consider alternatives to its current license plate reader system or eliminate the cameras entirely, with residents raising privacy concerns.
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- Lehigh Acres residents want answers as Maplewood Park streets flood
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Heavy rain has left streets flooded and ditches filled in the Maplewood Park community in Lehigh Acres, with residents frustrated by recurring issues and seeking solutions.
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- ‘It hasn’t been quiet in here for weeks’: Lee County counts 110K ballots before Election Day
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Lee County election workers have already processed more than 110,000 ballots as they prepare for polls to open Tuesday at 7 a.m. MORE: http://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/lee-county-election-ballots-count/74314778
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- Lee County processes more than 110K ballots day before Election Day
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Lee County election workers are processing mail ballots and preparing polling locations as voters get ready for Election Day.
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- Widespread rain floods parts of DeSoto County, state of emergency declared
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- 4:19
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency on Monday, which includes DeSoto County, due to flooding.
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- Punta Gorda police identify man killed on Halloween; shooter still on the loose
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Punta Gorda Police Department revealed new details on Monday surrounding a deadly Halloween shooting.
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- DeSantis declares state of emergency for flooding in DeSoto and six other counties across Florida
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency on Monday, which includes DeSoto County, due to flooding.
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- NTSB provides update after deadly Learjet crash near West Palm Beach
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- 30:54
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- NTSB provides update after deadly Learjet crash near West Palm Beach
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- 20-year-old pilot among nine killed in Learjet crash in Palm Beach County
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A Learjet 60 crashed near Lake Worth Beach and Greenacres, killing all nine aboard and prompting an investigation by federal authorities.
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- Weather Impact Day: Downpours bring flood risk to the Gulf Coast
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- 3:48
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Monday is a Gulf Coast Weather Impact Day as widespread storms bring the threat of heavy rain and flooding.
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- Heavy downpours hit the Gulf Coast as inland communities face more flooding after weekend rain
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- A flash flood warning remains in effect for parts of DeSoto County as downpours keep roads ponded and flooded Monday.
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- DeSoto County community impacted by floodwaters Monday
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Heavy rain brought flooding to DeSoto County on Monday. Gulf Coast News Reporter Natacha Casal reports from a community impacted by floodwaters. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/weather-forecast-glades-desoto-hendry-flooding/74313761
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- DeSantis signs death warrant for Ricardo Gonzalez in 1992 North Miami Beach police officer killing
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- DeSantis signed a death warrant for Ricardo Gonzalez, convicted in the 1992 killing of North Miami Beach Officer Steven Bauer during a bank robbery.
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- Weather Impact Day: Downpours bring Flood Risk to the Gulf Coast
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- 5:50
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Never enter floodwaters. Turn around, don't drown.
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- Community Cooperative in Fort Myers asks Gulf Coast to donate turkeys for Full Plates Project
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Community Cooperative in Fort Myers is asking the Gulf Coast to help fill Thanksgiving plates for families in need. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/community-cooperative-fort-myers-fill-plates-thanksgiving/74311989
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- Tracking flash flooding in Arcadia as rain continues Monday
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Gulf Coast Meteorologist Jim Dickey is live in Arcadia tracking flash flooding Monday, with more rain on the way. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/weather-forecast-southwest-florida-storms-rain-flooding-clewiston-palmdale-fort-myers/74308498
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- Gulf Coast storms keep flooding risk high Monday, with DeSoto County under a flash flood warning
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- 5:43
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- A flash flood warning has been issued for DeSoto County until 1:45 pm. Between 5 and 8 inches of rain have already fallen there, and an additional 2 to 3 inches are on the way. Remember to never enter flood waters.
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- DeSoto County schools to close Tuesday and Wednesday amid flood warnings
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Flooding and unsafe roads have forced DeSoto County schools to close Tuesday and Wednesday.
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- Lee County cuts ribbon on Three Oaks Parkway extension linking Daniels Parkway to Estero
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Lee County leaders celebrated major progress on the Three Oaks Parkway extension project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday.
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- Community Cooperative in Fort Myers invites the Gulf Coast to help fill plates for Thanksgiving
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- 4:44
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- 'Gulfcoasting' at Community Cooperative, where the Full Plates Project is helping ensure local families enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.
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- NCH says Naples patient got first US simultaneous implant of WiSE, Micra leadless heart devices
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- NCH electrophysiologist Dr. Dinesh Sharma led a procedure pairing a right-ventricle Micra pacemaker with the WiSE CRT System to pace both sides of a patient’s heart without leads running through the veins.
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- 9 people die in Learjet crash in Palm Beach County
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- A Learjet carrying nine people crashed in a Palm Beach County neighborhood near Cresthaven, and officials say all 9 on board died. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/learjet-plane-crash-palm-beach-county-cresthaven/74305794
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- Peace River at SR-70 in Arcadia could crest at major flood stage under flood warning
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Peace River in Arcadia could crest near major flood stage Tuesday night, with up to 60 homes at River Acres potentially flooded.
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- Heavy rain floods DeSoto County roads Monday amid flash flood warning
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- 3:20
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Several roads in DeSoto County are flooded as 5 to 8 inches of rain have fallen, and more is on the way.
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- Flash flood warning in effect for DeSoto County Monday
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Flash flood warnings are in effect for DeSoto County as the Gulf Coast faces a Monday of heavy rain, flooding and more storms. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/weather-forecast-southwest-florida-storms-rain-flooding-clewiston-palmdale-fort-myers/74308498
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- Weather Impact Day: Rain returns, storms threaten flooding
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- A flood advisory has been issued for DeSoto County until 8:15 am. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain have already fallen there, and an additional 1 to 2 inches are on the way. Remember to never enter flood waters.
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