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Monday July 22 is final day to register to vote in August Florida primary elections
If you’re not someone who consistently stays in the loop on politics and elections, an election year can be a confusing time, especially if you live in Florida. Many people might be wondering what exactly is the difference between Florida’s presidential preference primary, the actual primary election and the general election. That’s a...
Heavy rains forecast for some areas of Florida as tropical wave approaches. See what to expect
While the tropics continue to stay quiet, you'll need to keep an umbrella handy this week. The good news is that temperatures are expected to drop slightly, although heat advisories were issued for portions of Northeast Florida. Flood advisories are in effect for a few areas in South Florida Monday afternoon. ...
Girl's death sparks concerns about other Florida facilities run by TrueCore
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice removed TrueCore from a five-year, $31.5 million contract after a girl died at Lake Academy. Some call for contractors to be removed from other facilities.
Sam Greco Endorsed by FL NFIB, FL Chamber of Commerce, St. Augustine Business Coalition
It has been an exciting week on the campaign trail for Sam Greco. NFIB’s Florida PAC, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, and the St. Augustine Business Coalition have all thrown their support behind Greco in the past week. Greco’s campaign continues to gain momentum. He now has the support...
Historic Black communities often overlooked before and after disaster strikes
Weather watchers everywhere were astounded to see Hurricane Beryl ramp up in just two days from tropical storm strength to a Category 5 behemoth packing wind speeds of 165 mph. Its July 1 emergence as a Category 4 storm and growth the next day to Cat 5 strength were the...
String of salon break-ins reported in Lee County
IONA, Fla. — Several salons boarded up their doors after attempted break-ins over the weekend. These break-ins impacted some businesses more than others. "The parking lot was full of cop cars and they were doing fingerprints and DNA testing," said a nail technician who works at Organic Spa Nail Bar that was broken into," said Amanda Haul.
Fort Myers teens help with Sarasota Bay mangrove replenishment efforts
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Nearly two years later, the impacts of Hurricane Ian are still very visible in some of Florida's west coast communities hardest hit. It's also spurring some teens to embark on a mission to help replenish mangrove vegetation along the coast. The concerns of the rising seniors have taken them from Fort Myers to the Tampa Bay area.
Lee Health using physical therapy to treat scoliosis
Scoliosis is an irregular curve of the spine that is most often diagnosed and treated in childhood. Surgery is needed for the most serious cases, but now Lee Health is using an innovative form of physical therapy to stabilize the backbone. It may look like child’s play when 9-year-old Grace...
Miracle Moment: Ryann, Mathew, and Lemon
Fifteen-year-old Ryann Wood will head back to school cancer-free. The incoming sophomore beat stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma after a long four months of chemo, and she rang the bell to make it official. Matthew Wilson, who also beat Hodgkin lymphoma, is also celebrating a win. Matthew was the starting quarterback...
Vehicle fire on I-75 in Fort Myers causes havoc for northbound traffic
A vehicle fire that ignited in the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 just south of Colonial Boulevard caused havoc for afternoon commuters in Fort Myers. The vehicle caught on fire at mile marker 135 for unknown reasons, Monday right before noon. Once crews arrived, northbound traffic was left at a...
810 Billiards & Bowling opens at Miromar Outlets in Estero
While its social media counts down to its grand opening July 25, 810 Billiards & Bowling actually launched last week at Miromar Outlets. The 28,000-square-foot entertainment venue opened in the Estero retail center’s large end unit across from Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse that formerly was home to Furniture Factory Direct and Neiman Marcus Last Call.
Seagate Development breaks ground on expansive new Goodwill SWFL store in Estero
Seagate Development Group began construction on a new 21,800-square-foot retail facility for Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida in Estero Town Commons at the southeast corner of Corkscrew Road and Three Oaks Parkway. Goodwill officials said the new store represents an upgrade from its current location, which has become insufficient for the growing demand. About half a mile away on Corkscrew Road, the existing facility will be replaced by this larger, more versatile space. The new store, scheduled to be completed by March 2025, will include a drive-thru donation center, receiving dock and parking lot.
How do SWFL municipalities keep FEMA flood insurance discounts?
Unincorporated Lee, town of Fort Myers Beach, city of Cape Coral and city of Bonita Springs maintained their Community Rating System classification ratings of 5 and kept their National Flood Insurance Program 25% policyholder discounts, while Estero kept its 6 rating and 20% discount, Federal Emergency Management Agency officials announced. The municipalities have until Nov. 18 to correct any remaining deficiencies or risk losing the discounts April 1, 2025. David Silverberg, a retired editor at Homeland Security Today who covered FEMA throughout his career, said the federal agency’s goal is for communities to harden and become more resilient so the same structures don’t have to be rebuilt after each hurricane. He said keeping the discount requires meeting or exceeding the standards and possibly could result in a discount increase, WINK News reports.
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