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Exposing Florida’s Illegal Horse Meat Trade: Racehorse Slaughtered on Camera
A troubling situation has arisen in our vicinity, where there are accusations of the unauthorized killing of horses for their meat. According to animal advocates who spoke with FOX 13, they are urging law enforcement to close down the farm where a horse has been slaughtered. For months, FOX 13...
A scaly challenge like none other
Novice and professional snake hunters will soon muster their resolve and trek intrepidly, or perhaps with trepidation, into the wilds of Florida to seek a slithery predator that eats everything in its path. The 2024 Florida Python Challenge will be held for 10 days starting Aug. 9 and continue through Aug. 18. Registration is open now through the first day […] The post A scaly challenge like none other first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
First Lady Casey DeSantis Hosts Cooking Class for Florida Youth in Foster Care
ORLANDO, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis, joined by Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris and Guardian ad Litem Executive Director Dennis Moore, hosted a hands-on, healthy cooking class for Hope Florida mentors and mentees. The event showcased the partnership between Hope Florida and the Guardian ad Litem program, which has produced hundreds of mentorship pairings since it was launched in September 2023. More mentors are needed across the state of Florida for those youth aging out of the foster care system.
Sneak Peak Ot The New Mean Mugs Milkshake Bar In Estero
If you love desserts and enjoy shooting pool as well as bowling, then you are bound to love a new spot set to open at Miromar Outlets. Here is a sneak peak of the new Mean Mugs Milkshake Bar in Estero. It is inside of the new 810 Billiards & Bowling. Both are set to officially open Thursday (July 25th).
Airlines keep adding seasonal routes at RSW in Fort Myers. Avelo announced a new destination
Another seasonal flight is being added to Southwest Florida International Airport's (RSW) routes list. Avelo Airlines announced (July 24) it will launch a new nonstop route this fall between RSW and Coastal North Carolina’s Wilmington International Airport (ILM). ...
Council Approves Two Controversial Petitions
“In my opinion, it’s the least egregious thing we can do,” was the comment from Marco Island City Councilor Palumbo when calling for a vote on the variance on the property adjacent to the Marco Island Cemetery. The property at 588 Bald Eagle Drive, owned by VO Capital LLC (Gary Van Cleef, Anthony J. Oliverio), had requested a reduction in the setback from 15 feet to three feet.
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...
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. ...
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