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Gov. Rick Scott continues push for Syrians seeking refuge in U.S. to be screened

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Gov. Rick Scott delivered fiery words in advance of meeting President Barack Obama Thursday, four days after 49 people were shot dead at a gay nightclub in Orlando.

Lee Mosquito Control director tells lawmakers pesticide for Zika mosquito not 100% effective

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

WASHINGTON - As if the threat of a Zika outbreak in Florida weren't harrowing enough, experts now say the primary insecticide used to kill virus-carrying mosquitoes isn't completely effective.

List: 24 fatal alligator attacks in Florida since 1973

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Orlando-area officials confirmed Wednesday afternoon that a body has been recovered in a lake at the Grand Floridian Resort at Disney World.

Toddler found dead after alligator pulls him into lagoon at Walt Disney World resort

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

LAKE BUENA VISTA - A 15-hour search ended Wednesday with the recovery of the body of a 2-year-old boy who was pulled underwater by an alligator near a luxury Disney World hotel.

Profiler: Orlando shooter, failing to achieve powerful position, aligns himself with power of ISIS

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Before Omar Mateen became the man responsible for the worst mass killing in U.S. history, he was a Fort Pierce security guard who had failed at every powerful position he pursued.

Orlando mass shooting: Three Orlando shooting survivors share their stories

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

ORLANDO - Trapped inside a bathroom of the Pulse nightclub with gunman Omar Mateen and other hostages, Patience Carter could only hope there would be no more bullets.

11-foot alligator found in Fort Myers drain

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

An 11-foot alligator was found in a Fort Myers drain after complaints of water backup and foul smells.

Reverend visits Orlando one year after Charleston church shooting

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

In just days, the Rev. Dr. Betty Deas Clark will be commemorating the one-year anniversary of the night a lone gunman shot and killed nine members of her church, Mother Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C.

Coming Sunday on Behind the Headlines: Orlando massacre

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

The mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando brought tragedy close to home. In this week's show we are opening the dialogue; offering diverse perspectives and commentaries from people around Southwest Florida.

Behind the Headlines: Connecting the dots

Sun, 12 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

We're connecting the dots in this week's show. Starting with a look at wheels of fortune, featuring an up-close look at the concentration of exclusive car dealerships in Southwest Florida.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement to assist in Orlando mass shooting investigation

Sun, 12 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has been called in to assist a Sunday morning mass shooting at a gay nightclub that left at least 20 people dead, which the agency and state lawmakers are calling an act of terrorism.

Coming Sunday on Behind the Headlines: On the Trail

Fri, 10 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

By some estimates Southwest Florida is the top destination to buy a fancy set of wheels. Watch a video preview of Sunday’s show.

Group asks Florida Supreme Court to abolish ban on openly carrying guns

Wed, 8 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

TALLAHASSEE - A lawyer for a Fort Pierce man who was convicted of openly carrying a handgun in public insists Florida should have no regulations that restrict people from carrying weapons throughout the state.

Gas pump prices spike in Florida

Mon, 6 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Florida gas price averages have risen 10 cents per gallon since the Memorial Day weekend.

Behind the Headlines: In the Know

Sun, 5 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

In this week's show we go behind the scenes with “In the Know” columnist Tim Aten as he celebrates 10 years of...

Florida program steers the mentally ill away from jail

Sat, 4 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

MIAMI - The front lines of the mental health crisis unfolding in Miami-Dade County - home to the nation's largest...

Caught on cam: Bear digs through trash in Fort Myers community

Thu, 2 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

A homeowner in the Devonwood Community of south Fort Myers had a surprise visitor Wednesday morning.

Gov. Rick Scott urges Obama administration to provide immediate help to fight Zika in Florida

Wed, 1 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

WASHINGTON - Gov. Rick Scott asked the Obama administration Wednesday for immediate help fighting Zika, saying...

Video: Franchise owner delivers check to coma guy who said 'I want Taco Bell'

Wed, 1 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Carlos Silva said he felt like he was with Publisher's Clearing House instead of Taco Bell as he knocked on Jake...

Coming up on Sunday’s Behind the Headlines: In the Know

Fri, 3 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Wondering about a new restaurant opening or a business closing? Sunday’s show will go behind the scenes of In the...

Grieving families begin to lay to rest 49 victims of Orlando mass shooting at Pulse

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

The grim work of laying to rest those killed in the gun violence at Pulse — the popular LGBT nightclub in Orlando — has started.

Orlando victims’ families outside U.S. face unthinkable question: How do we get our loved one home?

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

ORLANDO - As Orlando residents try to begin to heal from the Sunday massacre of 49 people at one of the city's most popular gay nightclubs, agencies and airlines are working together to get those victims home for the last time.

FBI says “no impending charges” in the Orlando gay nightclub mass shooting

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

ORLANDO - FBI Special Agent Ron Hopper said Wednesday that there are "no impending charges" against any accomplices in the shooting at an Orlando gay nightclub where 49 people were killed in the worst mass shooting in U.S. history.

Gov. Rick Scott on Orlando mass shooting: 'The second amendment didn't kill anybody'

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Days after the worst mass shooting in U.S. history at an Orlando nightclub, Florida Gov. Rick Scott voiced his continued support for gun rights Tuesday morning, saying "the second amendment didn't kill anybody."

Enterprise Florida: End taxpayer funding of Enterprise Florida, incoming House Speaker Richard Corcoran says

Fri, 3 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Incoming House Speaker Richard Corcoran said he will lead the charge to strip taxpayer funding from Enterprise...

Man live-tweets spider-infested Fort Myers rental car nightmare

Tue, 31 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Chris Tarantino flew to Fort Myers to teach a FEMA course on social media use during disasters. But he's never...

Behind the Headlines: Unofficial start of summer

Sun, 29 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400

This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer so in this week’s show we’re taking a closer look at the other...

Christy's Cause shines light on child sex trafficking

Fri, 27 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Sex trafficking is not a new issue in Southwest Florida.

Coming up on Sunday's Behind the Headlines: Holiday weekend

Thu, 26 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Coming up on Sunday’s Behind the Headlines, we're taking a look at the holiday weekend and the unofficial start of...

Dog survives 5 weeks of being stranded on a busy highway

Mon, 23 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400

When officers in Galt finally corralled Freeway Frida, she didn't put up much of a fight.