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Cape Coral football coach Isaac Harvin sidelined by Lee School District investigation
Cape Coral High School head football coach Issac Harvin has been sidelined while the Lee County School District investigates an undisclosed complaint against him. District spokesperson Rob Spicker confirmed Harvin has been temporarily removed from his coaching position pending the result of the investigation. Harvin was suspended on May 31, the final day of the 2023-24 school year. Spicker said the investigation is expected to be concluded before the start of school in August.
Village of Estero tax rate increase proposed if council doesn't consider rollback
Estero residents may see an 8% property tax increase for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 if there is no rollback. Estero Village Council approved a resolution Wednesday with a proposed rate of 0.7400 mills or $0.7400 per $1,000 of assessed property value and set public hearings for Sept. 11 and 18. That means a house with a taxable value of $400,000 would pay $296 per year for village services.
I-TEAM: A Cybercrime Organization Has Received Data From the Florida Department of Health
The state of Florida is concerned that cybercriminals may have gained access to some of its most sensitive documents. Unless the state of Florida pays up, the group claims it will leak 100 terabytes of data from the F-DOH. Hackers have taken data from the Florida Department of Health, the...
Florida Jury Recommends Death Penalty for Bank Shooting Suspect
A jury in Florida has recommended the death penalty for a former prison guard trainee responsible for a deadly shooting at a SunTrust Bank branch. On that fateful day, the town of Sebring was rocked by the brutal attack. The 21-year-old suspect, as noted by Sebring Police Chief Karl Hoglund, knowingly and intentionally took the lives of five community members.
The Point, July 5, 2024: What's happened in 2024 so far?
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. With the year half over, much has happened so far in 2024. Here are some of the top stories from the first six months of the year. • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital abruptly suspended all...
Most of Florida under heat advisory, with heat index climbing up to 112. Tips to stay safe
Almost all of Florida is under a heat advisory today, with the heat index predicted to reach up to 112 across some portions of the Sunshine State. If you're trying to beat the heat over the holiday weekend by heading to the beach, be careful. Dangerous rip currents and life-threatening...
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