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Busch Gardens Confirms Permanent Closure in September, Offers Guests a Chance To Say Goodbye
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay confirmed some sad news today. Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort may steal most of the attention in Florida, but Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is one of the OGs of the state’s theme park scene. Years before Walt Disney started scouting out land...
2024 Sea Turtle Nesting Season Update
It’s the middle of August and the beaches of Manasota Key are adorned with turtle nests galore! After all, Manasota Key does host the densest sea turtle nesting on Florida’s Gulf Coast. As of August 19th, there were 4,620 loggerhead, 122 green, 1 leatherback and 1 Kemp’s ridley nests on the 14 miles of Manasota Key that Coastal Wildlife Club (CWC) volunteers monitor daily during sea turtle season.
Bradenton Police warn of new social media scam
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Bradenton Police want you to know about the latest scam sweeping its way across social media. It’s quite a simple scheme. The post will include pictures of missing or found children, asking for shares to help either locate the kid or bring them home. For...
16 families move into new affordable housing in Immokalee
IMMOKALEE, Fla. — Sixteen families in Immokalee are starting a new chapter as a new housing community on the northwest corner of Lake Trafford Road and North 19th Street officially opens its doors. The Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance celebrated the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, highlighting the completion of...
14% of Florida panther vehicle strikes happen on State Road 29 since 2018
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says an endangered Florida panther died after a vehicle strike along State Road 29 on Wednesday. According to FWC’s Panther Pulse, the 1-year-old male panther was the 17th reported Florida panther death of 2024. Of the 17 Florida panther deaths in 2024, 13 are the result of vehicle collisions. FWC says that vehicle strikes are the most common cause of death for the State Animal of Florida.
Immokalee football: A legacy in the making as the Indians chase their second state title
IMMOKALEE, Fla. — In 2004, Immokalee Football made history - winning its first state title in a thrilling 17-14 victory over the Madison County Cowboys. Under legendary head coach John Weber, the Indians defense played lights out, forcing a state record eight punts and helping hoist the school's most coveted hardware.
Child care tough to find in Collier, but new projects could bring some relief
Child care has been tough to find and keep in Collier County. But the child-care industry may be gaining ground for working families in Southwest Florida. Several projects are in the works that could provide a level of stability in a fragile industry where child-care centers come and go and demand is high.
3 To Know: Reagan Club presents ‘Reagan’ and more
1. Reagan Club presents ‘Reagan’ – Pre-release movie premiere. The Naples Reagan Club is showing of “Reagan,” the new movie about President Ronald Reagan starring Dennis Quad at 6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 25 at at Paragon Pavilion, 833 Vanderbilt Rd. in Naples. “Reagan” will premier...
Florida regulators approve base rate hike for Duke Energy customers
(The Center Square) — Nearly 2 million Florida electricity customers will pay a higher base rate after Duke Energy Florida's increase petition was approved by state regulators. The Florida Public Service Commission approved the highly contested rate hike Wednesday after negotiations between Duke Energy, groups representing residential customers — including the Sierra Club and the League of United Latin American Citizens — industrial customers and environmentalists reached a mutual agreement. ...
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