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Florida-based Boar's Head seeing increased reports of illness, death linked to listeria outbreak
TAMPA, Fla. — There are increased reports of illness and death in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats as newly released records show the meat plant reportedly violated federal regulations. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a total of 57 people hospitalized and nine deaths...
Arts Bonita welcomes Sugarhill Gang Sept. 27
Arts Bonita announced its celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with pioneers of the genre, the Sugarhill Gang, on Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. The group gained notability with their single “Rapper’s Delight,” which was the first single of the hip-hop genre to become a Top 40 Hit on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.
'Sarasota Fights Fentanyl' remembers those who have lost their lives, helps others battling addiction
SARASOTA, Fla. - Fentanyl is highly addictive and has been a problem in the Tampa Bay area for years. This Sunday, those impacted by the deadly drug are coming together for the "Sarasota Fights Fentanyl" walk. It will be a day of remembrance for those who have lost their lives...
Tim Aten Knows: Burntwood Tavern evolving with changes at Mercato
Burntwood Tavern temporarily closed over the weekend at Mercato in North Naples with plans to reopen in early or mid-October as a mostly new dining concept. Construction barricades went up Monday to create a new restaurant to be named Taberna Burntwood. “We’ve been staging this for several months,” said Bret...
Rays First Football Home Game
Your donation will help support not only the student Journalism and Yearbook clubs at Marco Island Academy, but as well as any new equipment, club improvements, and annual website hosting costs. Cassie Letendre is a senior and the Sports Editor of The Wave. When she is not bugging Scalia or...
Ribbon cutting marks new era of affordable housing in Immokalee
Reverend Mike Butler led a prayer before the ribbon was cut and the doors swung open for a new affordable housing complex in one of Collier County's most economically disadvantaged areas — Immokalee. "As we gather to celebrate this milestone ... we thank you for all those you've called...
Piccolo wins statewide aviation leadership award
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo was recently awarded the 2024 Aviation Leadership Award by the Florida Airports Council. The award is presented to an airport professional who has demonstrated outstanding service and contributions to the Florida airport community. The award emphasizes Piccolo’s assistance over the last two...
Santa Rosa County man won $1,000,000 A Year For Life scratch-off
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Another Panhandle resident struck it big by playing the Florida Lottery this week. According to the Florida Lottery, James Wise, 60, of Pace, claimed a $1,000,000 ticket from the $1,000,000 A Year for Life Spectacular scratch-off game. Wise chose to receive his payment as a one-time, lump-sum payment of […]
DeSantis veto of free prison phone call appropriation disappoints criminal justice reform advocates
Responding to reports that prisoner contact with loved ones helps reduce the recidivism rate, state lawmakers last year approved a $1 million pilot project to allow inmates with good behavior to make one free 15-minute phone call per month to the outside world. Pleased with its rollout, members of the Florida Senate Criminal and Civil […]
Family and detectives intensify search efforts for missing 21-year-old North Fort Myers woman
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The days Arielle Valdes has been missing have been days of torture for her family. The Valdes family is handing out flyers at Terry Park, along Palm Beach Boulevard, based on tips they received from locals nearby that Valdes may have been seen there. This information is not confirmed with the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
Hurricane Preparedness Urged as Florida Braces for Peak Season Post-Debby Damage in Steinhatchee
As Floridians continue to recover from Hurricane Debby, experts are highlighting that the peak of hurricane season is approaching rapidly. In the wake of Debby's landfall on August 5 in Steinhatchee, Florida, which left a trail of home and property damages, Hillsborough County residents are advised to stay vigilant during these most active weeks of the season. According to a recent report from the Hillsborough County, September is traditionally the "busy season" for hurricanes due to a confluence of climatic factors.
Invasive chameleon clans growing in Florida along Space Coast as people release the exotic pets
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Central Florida animal rescues are responding to more chameleon sightings on the Space Coast as the invasive species settles into the Sunshine State. The reptile is a novelty pet for many, but it is also an invasive reptile that threatens Florida’s natural ecosystem. Wild Florida Rescue is noticing more calls about sightings as the reptile rapidly multiplies in the wild.
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