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Florida teen hailed as hero after saving family from fire

Fort Myers · Fort Myers

Florida teen hailed as hero after saving family from fire

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A 17-year-old from Fort Myers who saved his family from a mobile home fire has died, leaving neighbors to remember him as a hero.See the Story

Millennium Physician Group welcomes veriMED Health Group to its expanding family of physician-led practices

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Millennium Physician Group welcomes veriMED Health Group to its expanding family of physician-led practices

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FORT MYERS, Fla., Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Millennium Physician Group, a Mosaic Health Company and one of the largest physician-led healthcare groups in Florida, is proud to announce that veriMED IPA, LLC and veriMED Health Group have officially joined…See the Story

Fgcu Defeats Chattanooga 91-73

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Fgcu Defeats Chattanooga 91-73

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Fgcu Defeats Chattanooga 91-73

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Florida's TJ Abrams Hopeful to Turn Unfortunate Situation into Opportunity - WRUF 98.1 FM

Florida has seen its fair share of disappointment in multiple areas of the team this season. While most look at the shocking regression of quarterback DJ Lagway or the constant coaching distractions of former coach Billy Napier and now the question of who will replace him. Few will dig past that to find a vital issue — the crushing injuries at vital positions, none bigger than wide receiver. Florida watched its former five-star recruit Dallas Wi…Fort Myers · Fort Myers Read Article

Mustang women get upset win in Florida, men fall in Utah

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November 15, 2025 — Wyo4News Mustangs Women’s Basketball Playing in Fort Myers, Florida, the Western women registered a 61-58 upset win over nationally ranked Florida Southwestern College on Friday. The win improved the Mustang women to 3-2 in the early season. The home-standing Buccaneers were ranked #18 in the nation heading into the contest. […] The post Mustang women get upset win in Florida, men fall in Utah appeared first on Wyo4News.Fort Myers · Fort Myers Read Article

Millennium Physician Group welcomes veriMED Health Group to its expanding family of physician-led practices

50% Center coverage: 12 sources

FORT MYERS, Fla., Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Millennium Physician Group, a Mosaic Health Company and one of the largest physician-led healthcare groups in Florida, is proud to announce that veriMED IPA, LLC and veriMED Health Group have officially joined…Fort Myers · Fort Myers See the Story

Konieczny leads FGCU against Chattanooga after 24-point outing

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Chattanooga Mocs (1-2) at Florida Gulf Coast Eagles (1-2)Fort Myers · Fort Myers See the Story

Charlotte County invokes conflict law over parking rules in Boca Grande

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Charlotte County commissioners have formally initiated a conflict resolution process with Lee County, escalating a dispute over Boca Grande parking rules that Charlotte County says unfairly restricts access to island beaches.Commissioners unanimously passed the resolution Tuesday, citing multiple concerns with Lee Countys August ordinance, which eliminated public parking from First Street through 19th Street and capped downtown parking at three …Boca Grande · Boca Grande See the Story

Naked Florida Man Abandons Stolen SUV to Hide in Porta Potty

Porta Potty | iStock - 838525914Attempted murder, nudity, and climbing in a porta potty holding tank? While this story sounds crappy, it shows that the infamous Florida man is wild. The naked suspect tried hitting a construction worker with an SUV, then hid from the police in human waste. Florida man targets worker with stolen SUV, then hides in porta potty Shout out to the hardworking police officers in Lee County, Florida. They had to handle…SUV · Lee County Read Article

Lee County fraud case uncovers 200 victims, $20K in fake jail deposits

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A Lee County fraud investigation that began with a single victim has uncovered a massive scheme involving stolen credit card information and fraudulent jail account deposits, leading to the arrest of two suspects facing a combined 60+ felony charges.The Lee County Sheriff's Office said the case started earlier this year when Community Service Officers responded to Woodridge Circle regarding a fraud report. Deputies said they learned the victim's…Lee County, Florida · Lee County Read Article

Recalling the Major of St. Lo, Tom Howie, a man of outstanding character

BY JIM COCHRUN In the mid-50s, my little hometown of Naples, Fla., had a substandard school system. It was shortly after my father picked me up from school one day that my life would change forever. I was barefooted, possessed no schoolbooks and homework assignments were nonexistent. The decision to yank me out of the Naples school was swift and ruthless. At the tender age of 16, I was to be shipped off to a military academy. I soon found myself…World War II · Boca Grande Read Article

Placida ramp project revised eight times for approval

On Tuesday, the Charlotte County Board of Commissioners approved several items to advance the Placida Boat Ramp renovation project. The Nov. 12 meeting agenda included an amendment to #19-523, Master Site Plan & Design – Placida West Boat Ramp Expansion with Coastal Engineering Consultants of Bonita Springs, in the amount of $310,600. This is for project cost changes due to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers comments and requirements, as well as a red…Boca Grande · Boca Grande Read Article