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Major publishers sue Florida over book ban law in schools
Orlando, Florida — On 16-year-old Jack Hayes' bookshelf you'll find books that may no longer be available in some Florida classrooms, such as the Kurt Vonnegut classic "Slaughterhouse-Five." His mother, Judi Hayes, said the 2023 Florida law restricting certain books in school libraries is hurting Jack's ability to learn. "We're not talking about Playboy magazine, you know, we're talking about 'Anna Karenina' and 'War and Peace,'" Judi Hayes told CBS News.The Hayes are part of a federal lawsuit filed Thursday by Penguin Random House, other publishers and some authors that argues the law "violates the First Amendment" and has created "a...
Democrats attack Vance for fundraising with Florida lawmaker who helped pass abortion law
EXCLUSIVE — The Democratic National Committee is criticizing Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) for fundraising with a Florida lawmaker who helped pass the state’s abortion law. The attacks coincide with Vice President Kamala Harris‘s campaign and other Democrats attempting to undermine former President Donald Trump on the issue of reproductive healthcare before […]
Florida Tourism Website Removes ‘LGBTQ Travel’ Section As DeSantis’ ‘War On Woke’ Escalates
Florida has removed the “LGBTQ Travel” section from its tourism website, marking another move by state officials to separate themselves from a community that once made up a large portion of Florida tourists. “It’s just disgusting to see this,” leader of the Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of...
Two new exhibits open in September in Bonita Springs
Two new exhibits open Sept. 12 at the Visual Art Center in Bonita Springs and run through Oct. 24. What can an artist say by removing the impact of color from their process of creation? Emphasis is placed on texture, line, and composition as the foundations of a powerful image or sculpture limited to grayscale. For this exhibition, artists are asked to submit a black & white artwork, which may incorporate no more than 10% color. Open to all media types, 2-D and 3-D works.
Woman in custody after stabbing incident at 7-Eleven in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A woman was taken into custody after a stabbing at the 7-Eleven near Summerlin Road and Boy Scout Drive in Fort Myers. The incident happened around 5 p.m. Friday. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, the woman was running around the 7-Eleven with a...
Radio duo Stan and Haney call it quits
ESTERO, Fla. — They've been called the dynamic duo of Southwest Florida airwaves broadcasting on 96 K-rock for more than 30 years. Radio veterans Stan and Haney said goodbye Friday to their listeners on Friday after broadcasting from their Estero studios for 33 years together as the "On Air" light came on at 3 p.m. with a lot of emotion for the very last time.
Cape Coral High School coach resigns over inappropriate texts to freshman
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — NBC2 is learning a former Cape Coral High School coach resigned in early August due to inappropriate conversations with female students. The Lee County School District released former coach Isaac Harvin's file Thursday. It shows several back-and-forth messages with one ninth-grade student in May. According to the school district, Harvin texted the student, "I need to ask you something but don't want to text it," "I think you feel some type of way also," and "I can't believe you can't read between the lines."
FEMA sets up shop off Bahia Vista Street
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - FEMA has set up an additional spot for residents to receive assistance following the impacts of Debby. According to Sarasota County Government, additional team members from FEMA will be available in the conference room behind Yoder’s Restaurant. The restaurant is located at 3434 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota.
Contested Take 5 Oil Change in Osprey off the table following Sarasota County denial
A heavily contested Take 5 Oil Change in Osprey is off the table following denial by the Sarasota County Commission. The commission voted 3-2 to reject a proposal from Cougar Investment Management LLC and 8Square LLC to rezone 1.4 acres at the corner of Tamiami Trail and Habitat Boulevard to allow for a 3,600-square-foot office building and a 1,430-square-foot service center to be built. The decision, which saw Commissioners Neil Rainford and Mark Smith in dissent, followed...
Post election, Manatee County walks back plans for a parking garage on Anna Maria Island
Manatee County nixed plans to build a parking garage on Anna Maria Island and other unpopular decisions made by commissioners that were voted out during the primary election. The Manatee County Commission has been dominated by developer-friendly politicians represented by political consultant Anthony Pedicini for the past four years. This year's Republican primary...
'I think it's making us sick': Atlantic Beach homeowner still waiting for state to fix Irma damage
ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla — Five years after joining the Rebuild Florida program, Christopher Corson says his house is still riddled with problems. Corson’s Atlantic Beach home was damaged by Hurricane Irma in 2017. He was hopeful the state’s program to repair and replace homes damaged by the hurricane would help him, but he says it’s been one problem after the next.
Social Scene: Newcomers August luncheon
Members gathered for August luncheon to play a fun filled game of trivia!. Guests tested their knowledge about interesting and unimportant facts in many subjects. After a delicious lunch the program concluded with great gifts and our 50/50 raffle. Sound like fun? If you would like to attend a luncheon...
City of Naples to begin dredging project for North and South Lakes
NAPLES, Fla. — The city of Naples is preparing to start a major dredging project for theNorth and South Lakes, aimed at enhancing water quality and flood management. The project will begin in early September and is expected to continue through the summer of 2025. The North and South...
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