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From WINK News, Gulf Coast News and Weather and 3 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
WINK News17 hours ago
FGCU women's basketball cruises past Arkansas State 89-59 in home opener, on WINK NewsFlorida Gulf Coast University women's basketball bounced back from a season-opening loss with a commanding 89-59 victory over Arkansas State on Saturday afternoon at Alico Arena.
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The News-PressYesterday
CSN girls, SFCA boys win District 1A-6 cross country meet at SFCA, on The News-PressSouthwest Florida runners take part in District 1A-6 cross country meet at Southwest Florida Christian Academy. CSN girls, SFCA boys win
The News-PressNov. 6
Florida Gulf Coast men's basketball hosts New College for home opener, on The News-PressSee the best moments from the Florida Gulf Coast's matchup against New College of Florida on Nov. 6.
Gulf Coast News and WeatherNov. 6
High school football playoff matchups revealed: Who’s in from SW Florida and who’s playing whom?, on Gulf Coast News and WeatherThe FHSAA released its postseason brackets Friday, setting up local rematches, challenging road trips and a new opportunity for Gulf Coast teams to chase a championship.
WINK NewsNov. 6
SWFL football playoff matchups revealed: Who's in and who they're facing, on WINK NewsThe road to a high school football championship is officially set, with 16 Southwest Florida schools earning postseason spots following Friday's release of the Florida High School Athletic Association playoff brackets.
Lakeland LedgerNov. 6
Class 5A football full brackets: recruits to watch, biggest question, on Lakeland LedgerAn in-depth look at each region in Class 5A ahead of the 2026 football playoffs.
Naples Daily NewsNov. 6
Which SWFL teams made FHSAA football playoffs? Who's out?, on Naples Daily NewsTake a look at which Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples area football teams made the FHSAA playoffs after the brackets were released on Friday.
In brief
The short notes of 5AM Cape Coral’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.
Ida BakerIf you're an Ida Baker fan, mark Thu., Nov.
If you're an Ida Baker fan, mark Thu., Nov. 12. The Bulldogs (6-4) will travel to face Cooper City (8-2) in the inaugural FHSAA Independent League postseason. The team gathered at Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux in Cape Coral to watch the bracket release, and the room erupted when their name appeared. The bracket also includes two first-round games between area teams.
News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: WINK News, Chiefs Wire