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Fort Myers, Florida is located in Lee County. Zip codes in Fort Myers, FL include 33905, 33994, and 33908. The median home price in Fort Myers is $171,900 which is roughly $88/per square foot. More Fort Myers information.

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3 hrs ago | Seattle Times

Travel Q&A: What if my passport is lost in my house?

Q: I lost my passport. I think it's in my house somewhere. It's expired anyway. Can I just replace it? - Scatter Brain A: You can, but with a lot more hassle than if you just cleaned up your messy house until you found the old one.

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7 hrs ago | WINK-TV Fort Myers

FMPD arrests robbery suspect linked to 5 robberies

FORT MYERS, Fla.- On Sunday, the Fort Myers Police Department arrested 27-year-old Gilberto Sanchez-Mojica for robbery with a firearm, firing a weapon in public and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.

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9 hrs ago | NBC2 News

Child hospitalized after N. Fort Myers crash

FHP says a six-year-old girl and her mother were taken to be hospitalized for minor injuries after a crash at Bayshore Road and Slater Road in North Fort Myers.

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9 hrs ago | WINK-TV Fort Myers

Zombies to unite at Bell Tower for a good cause

LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Zombies will converge at Bell Tower Shops on Friday, June 21 for the movie premier of World War Z, at Regal Bell Tower Stadium 20. The Zombie Mall Crawl will benefit Pushing DaiZies, Inc., the non-profit arts organization behind ZombiCon Ft.

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10 hrs ago | Examiner.com

Florida teen jumps on whale shark, takes ride of a lifetime

A Fort Myers Florida teen had a once in a lifetime experience when he swam with a 30-foot whale shark on Saturday reported KTVB on June 17. Chris Kreis, 19, was fishing in the Gulf of Mexico when he spotted the whale shark .

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14 hrs ago | ABC News

See This, Skip That: Fort Myers and Sanibel

In some ways, the Ft. Myers/Sanibel area is quintessential Florida, from the beaches to the fairways, and thanks to some pretty enviable weather.

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14 hrs ago | The News-Press

St. Vincent de Paul food pantry closing to be discussed at Fort Myers council meeting

Fort Myers Councilman Thomas Leonardo wants to bring up at tonight's council meeting the city's decision to force St. Vincent de Paul to close in 30 days because of the traffic congestion it is causing.

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18 hrs ago | The News-Press

South Lee County hospital proposal not dead just yet

In the likely event that Lee Memorial Health System appeals a state decision blocking its plans for an 80-bed hospital in south Lee County, history shows that it may have a fair -- though, not overwhelming -- shot of winning in the end.

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

WINK-TV Fort Myers

Local organizations encourage fathers to be involved

Several local organizations came together to celebrate Father's Day a little early and encourage dads in the community to be involved in their children's lives.

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NBC2 News

SWAT team responds to Golden Gate home

A SWAT team responded to a Collier County home after receiving a call about a distraught man early Sunday morning.

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The News-Press

Yard art: Metal Canadian geese

These two metal Canadian geese made for Ann Wagner and James Penn by Wagner's brother when they lived in Wisconsin.

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Sat Jun 15, 2013

The News-Press

South prevails in Florida State League All-Star game

A five-run, fifth inning broke open a close game as the South pulled away for the North for an 8-1 victory Saturday in the Florida State League All-Star game in Dunedin.

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Naples Daily News

Child ID Program helps parents prepare for the worst case scenario

In the news, all too often, we see a story of a lost child or the apparent abduction of a child.

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WINK-TV Fort Myers

Parking problems could shut down Fort Myers food pantry

Thousands of people in need could be without a source of food if a pantry in Fort Myers has to close down.

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FOX 4 Now

Hose breaks at gas station pouring gas over man

Fort Myers, Fla. "I was pumping gas and kinda looking at how much it was and it just went phoooshh... Right into my eye," says Malachi Randolph who was pumping gas at a Hess station Thursday afternoon on South Tamiami Trail when he says the hose broke.

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WINK-TV Fort Myers

Zoomers celebrates one year anniversary with $1 rides

FORT MYERS, Fla.- Zoomers will be celebrating its one year anniversary today. With Zoomers being known as the party headquarters, a birthday celebration today will include unlimited rides for $1.00 from 11:00am - 7:00pm.

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NBC2 News

Bonita murder victim's mother speaks out

The mother of a murdered young woman is speaking out tonight. Darla Miller's body was found in January in Bonita Springs, and the man charged with her death has been caught.

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Swimming World & Jr. Swimmer

Yesan Alsader Captures U.S. National Age Group Record in 400 IM

FORT MYERS, Florida, June 14. YESAN Alsader broke the 11-12 national age group record in the 400 long course individual medley today at the Gulf Coast Swim Team Summer Invitational, getting under the five-minute barrier for the first time.

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Fri Jun 14, 2013

NBC2 News

Galt Preserve hoping for a facelift

The nature lover lives next to the perfect piece of property on Southern Pine Island: 265 acres of county owned land known as Galt Preserve.

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Cape Coral Daily Breeze

Camilla "Camie" L. Harris

Camilla "Camie" L. Harris, 72, of Cape Coral passed away very peacefully Wednesday, June 5, 2013.

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