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FORT MYERS — They’re watching. When it comes to tweets, recruits better give a hoot.

Cape Coral Police Detectives are investigating a case of animal abuse after tips poured in online.

TAMPA, Fla. — Authorities say they've found more than 2,100 pieces of stolen mail inside the home and car of a southwest Florida postal carrier.

Breast cancer survivors will share their stories in tomorrow's paper. Plus Estero Fire Commissioners meet tonight.

NEW YORK — A New York auction of American coins from 1792 to the 1830s could bring as much as $20 million.

Follow Dave Osborn on Twitter @Ndn_Dosborn for the latest news on music, movies and more.

Joaquin strengthened to a hurricane Wednesday morning as it nears the Bahamas.

Wildlife officials say a 13-month-old Florida panther kitten was struck and killed early Wednesday by a vehicle in the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Naples.

Another new sports bar is stepping up to the plate in Naples. Old Naples All American Sports Bar & Grill plans to take the field Monday on the southeast corner of U.S. 41 and Sixth Avenue North, breaking a nearly 20-year string of Chicago-themed venues at that location.

A hurricane warning has been issued for the central Bahamas as Tropical Storm Joaquin approaches.