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HISTORICAL FACTS: Fort myers - The Untold Story

A 93% police face match in Florida sent a Fort Myers crabber to jail after a child-luring case, but the arrest is fueling a bigger fight over one of the oldest facial-recognition systems in the US

Robert Dillon was wrongfully arrested after facial recognition software flagged him for a crime committed hundreds of miles away. This incident highlights the dangers of relying on AI for law enforcement, as a grainy photo led to an arrest warrant based solely on the technology's output. The ACLU lawsuit underscores…

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Outrage as Illegal Alien Protected Under Biden-Era Policy is Charged with Brutal Murder of Mum-of-Two

A Haitian national admitted to the US under a Biden-era immigration pathway has been charged over the fatal hammer attack of a Florida mother of two, raising fresh scrutiny over humanitarian parole and removal enforcement.

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What happened to Chloe’s Giant Cookies? Influencer Jen Hamilton backs Chloe Sexton amid lawsuit battle

Memphis baker Chloe Sexton says her company, Chloe’s Giant Cookies, is being sued by Fort Myers-based Chloe’s Cookies over its name. She received notice days after announcing a TV appearance. Sexton says many similar businesses exist and tried to settle privately. Influencer Jen Hamilton voiced support. Donations topped $33,000 within…

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What to Do When a Rideshare Accident Leaves You Injured

When a rideshare trip ends in an unexpected injury, the shock often hits before the pain does. Personal injuries disrupt daily life in ways people rarely anticipate, leaving them unsure how to protect their health, their time, and their future. These moments can feel even heavier in Fort Myers, where…

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The Silent Battle: Understanding the Medullary Thyroid Cancer That Took Mike Greenwell

Former Boston Red Sox star Mike Greenwell died at 62 after battling medullary thyroid cancer, a rare and aggressive disease affecting only 1-2% of thyroid cancer patients.

International Business Times UK

Missing Fort Myers Teenager Found Safe After Disappearing Near Riverside Drive

A 17-year-old girl from Fort Myers, Samantha Thibodeau, was found safe on Sunday morning after being reported missing the previous evening. Thibodeau had been

The Fashion Central

Where immigrants went during an unprecedented influx at the US border, by the numbers

Salt Lake City, Denver and Fort Myers, Florida, were hot places to settle

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Thomas Edison and Henry Ford among the original snowbirds: The rich going to Florida for the winters

Thomas Edison and Henry Ford are famous for their innovations in electricity generation and automobiles respectively, but they were also at the forefront of a massively popular trend in Florida: Rich people from up north spending the cold winter months in the Sunshine State

The Independent UK

Watch: Tiny kitten rescued from pipe in Florida by firefighters

Two community members made a surprising discovery, finding a kitten stuck in a pipe, in Fort Myers, Florida

The Independent UK

The surprise seaside holiday destination in Trump’s home state

Ben Mitchell finds that, despite political storms and actual hurricanes, Fort Myers is still full of spirit

The Independent UK

Florida Man 'Stomped' on Boy's Face in Brutal Attack Over Play-Doh: Police

Florida authorities are hunting for a suspect who brutally attacked two boys over Play-Doh in Fort Myers, leaving the community shocked and demanding answers.

Latin Times

Fort Myers City Council does an about-face, now unanimously agrees to allow ICE to train its police

City councilmembers in Fort Myers agreed in an emergency meeting to allow local police to be trained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

The Independent UK

Fort Myers Neighborhood Cleanup Underway After Tornado Strikes Area

Fort Myers neighborhood undergoes cleanup after tornado hits, with residents and crews working together to restore the area.

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Hurricane Milton: nearly 3.3 million without power in Florida as category 3 storm makes landfall

Powerful storm slams into coast, bringing deadly storm surge to Sarasota, Tampa, St Petersburg and Fort Myers

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Major Flooding Hits Naples And Fort Myers Due To Storm Surge

Residents in Naples and Fort Myers facing significant flooding from storm surge. Stay informed and take precautions as water levels rise above normal.

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Tornado Rips Off Roof In Fort Myers, Florida

A family in Fort Myers, Florida, faced a tornado during Hurricane Milton, emphasizing the need for preparedness in severe weather events.

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Hurricane Milton Spawns Tornadoes In Florida, Causing Widespread Damage

Hurricane Milton spawns tornadoes in Florida, causing significant damage in Fort Myers. Stay informed on the storm's impact.

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Milton's Path: Severe Weather Alert For Florida

Detailed timeline and impact of Milton's path on key areas in Florida, including Tampa, Sarasota, Orlando, and Fort Myers.

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Florida Residents Brace For Hurricane Milton After Past Tragedies

Residents in Fort Myers, Florida, prepare for Hurricane Milton, showing resilience and unity in the face of natural disasters.

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Waffle House Locations Closed In Florida Ahead Of Hurricane Milton

Waffle House locations in Tampa and Fort Myers closed in anticipation of Hurricane Milton, set to hit Florida's Central Gulf Coast. Forecasters warn of pot...

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Hurricane Milton Could Cause $175B In Losses If It Hits Tampa: Analyst

A landfall near Fort Myers, about 95 miles south, could cause $70 billion in losses, Jefferies Financial Group stock analyst Yaron Kinar said.

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Hurricane Milton To Bring Severe Weather To Florida

Residents in Tampa, Sarasota, Fort Myers, and Orlando should prepare for Hurricane Milton's impact with varying intensities and durations along the west co...

Latin Times

'We can't sleep': Family of missing Florida runner who vanished mid-jog plead for help finding missing 21-year-old

Arielle Reis Coutinho Valdes, 21, was last seen on Wednesday, August 28 leaving her Fort Myers home

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New Anchors at ‘Noticiero Telemundo 49’ in Tampa, Fort Myers

Norma Ribeiro moves from KVEA Los Angeles to Florida’s Gulf Coast, Samantha Diaz Roberts promoted

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Scripps Sports Reaches Deal to Air Florida Panthers’ Games

The multi-year agreement will make put NHL games on Scripps’ local broadcast stations in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Fort Myers

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