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School districts working to get school back in session

As the cleanup from Hurricane Irma continues, Southwest Florida school districts are racing against the clock to get schools back up and running, and students back into the classroom. Today, Coll... → Read More

The truth behind geolocation-based dating apps

We asked people what they thought of location-based dating apps, and got some mixed reactions. → Read More

Lee County rental prices highest in the area

A surprising zip code in south Lee County is home to some outrageous rental prices. → Read More

Women excluded from job application sign found at Edison Mall

Women need not apply. That was the message on a job posting that made one North Fort Myers woman pick up the phone. → Read More

STEM 4 Students launched to teach kids about science education

For the past six weeks, students in the Guadalupe Center's summer program in Immokalee have been all over Southwest Florida. → Read More

How 'pre-pregnancy' health changes could help your baby

You've probably heard that you should avoid things like caffeine, alcohol, and smoking when you're pregnant. But does it matter beforehand? → Read More

Positively Southwest Florida: LCSO's volunteer force

A Lee County woman said learning about everything that goes into keeping people safe made her want to do more. → Read More

Fight for smoking marijuana takes center stage in Tallahassee

Florida is being sued because its new medical marijuana law doesn't allow patients to smoke the plant. → Read More

What to do when lightning strikes

This week, Southwest Florida residents were reminded of just how dangerous our summer storms — and the lightning they produce — can be. → Read More

Study: Sexy ads don't help brand recognition

Plenty of advertisers will tell you that sex sells, but is that long-held belief really true? → Read More

Virtual plastic surgery apps may promote negative body image for

Would you let young children watch videos of plastic surgery procedures? They may be doing just that online. → Read More

Consumer Alert: Identity thieves target phone numbers

Security experts are now sounding the alarm about your phone number. → Read More

Light bulb catches fire in Cape home

A Cape Coral homeowner is warning others to learn about what's lighting your home before it's too late. → Read More

Summer job market changing for teens

Southwest Florida students are now enjoying their summer vacation! For many teens, that means finding a summer job. → Read More

Another grocery delivery service enters Southwest Florida

Southwest Florida shoppers now have another option for getting their groceries. → Read More

New technology can help achieve beach-ready body

Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer and people are already out enjoying the warm weather. New treatments are making it easier than ever to hit the beach with the shape you want. → Read More

Secret code saves Cape Coral boy from stranger

A Cape Coral neighborhood is on edge after a mother says a strange man tried to lure her son at his bus stop. → Read More

Keep your AC from going bust this summer

Summer time is typically a time when customers crank up to AC to find they're units are in need of some TLC, even repair. → Read More

Basic self-defense moves you need to know

When it comes to self defense, what you don't know can hurt you. ABC7's Emily Burris met up with Alexis Acosta, a trainer at New World Defense and Fitness to learn more about the physical and menta... → Read More

SW Fla. employer institutes work perks for new moms

Finding a balance between work and home can be tough for new moms. So some companies are coming up with ways to make it easier. → Read More