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Homeless encampment worries Lehigh Acres neighborhood
A family riding bicycles side by side through trails in Lehigh Acres had a scary encounter in the woods near a homeless encampment. Because she lives nearby and fears for her family’s safety, she chose not to have her face shown during our interview. “My husband was just going...
Punta Gorda's Amanda Carr passing down Olympic knowledge at Charlotte BMX
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — Amanda Carr was a jack of all trades while growing up in Punta Gorda. She is known as one of the greatest athletes to ever attend Charlotte High School. While with the Tarpons, Carr earned a record-breaking 17 varsity letters. She played pretty much every sport offered from soccer, to track, to golf, to softball, and many more.
Lee County temporarily adjusts trash collection time
Residents of unincorporated Lee County in Pine Island, Matlacha, North Fort Myers, Fort Myers Shores, Alva, Lehigh Acres, south Fort Myers and the Village of Estero are asked to begin setting their trash, recycling and yard waste to the curb by 5 a.m. This is one hour earlier than the typical set-out time of 6 a.m. The temporary change is […] The post Lee County temporarily adjusts trash collection time first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Forbes: Sarasota Memorial the 7th best employer for women in US
When it comes to the workplace, Sarasota Memorial Hospital is among the best in the country for female employees, according to a new survey from Forbes. The business magazine teamed up with data gathering company Statista to identify the best employers for women, and on the 2024 list, Sarasota Memorial ranked No. 7 in the nation.
Brevard Public Schools is once more an A district, Florida school grades for '23-'24 show
For the first time since 2019, Brevard has jumped back up to its pre-pandemic status as an A-rated school district, according to data released Wednesday by the state department of education. While most schools maintained their current grades, a handful went up a grade, according to the scores. Notably, all D schools were bumped up to C ratings. Only two schools dropped a grade. ...
Save on back-to-school supplies with start of Florida's tax holiday
MIAMI - Shopping for back-to-school supplies can add up. From new clothes, shoes and a backpack to essentials like pens, notebooks, folders and markers things, can get expensive.In addition to shopping early and looking for deals in stores, those looking to save money are urged to take advantage of the state's back-to-school tax holiday which kicks off Monday, July 29 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 9."Don't get schooled this year. Start your back-to-school shopping now and save big," said Scott Shalley, president and CEO of the Florida Retail Federation, in a statement. "Floridians can shop tax-free during the Back-to-School Sales...
Florida governor says what he hopes to see from the next UF president
Gov. Ron DeSantis weighed in on the University of Florida’s recent president vacancy. He says the decision is up to the UF’s board of trustees, but he would like to see someone selected that would oppose disruptive demonstrations on campus, like outgoing President Ben Sasse did earlier this year.
‘It’s ridiculous:’ South Florida residents frustrated by long lines at DMV offices
LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. – A year after Local 10 reported about the extremely long lines at DMV offices across South Florida, residents are becoming more frustrated as the long lines continue, forcing some to come back day after day in hopes of being seen. Local 10′s Hannah Yechivi was...
Florida Mom Advocates Roadside Safety Lights After Daughter’s Tragic Death
Brook Stealey, a mother from Central Florida, is dedicated to preventing any other driver from experiencing the same fate as her 21-year-old daughter Haley Boggs. This commitment serves as a coping mechanism for her in dealing with the loss. In April 2022, Boggs and a companion found themselves cruising through...
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