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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...
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...
Marco prepares for Labor Day visitors
Residents and visitors of Marco Island are looking forward to celebrating this Labor Day weekend, and the city has some advisories to share in advance. Beaches are crowded on holiday weekends. The city asks beachgoers to put trash in the receptacles or pack it up and take it with you. Do not leave personal items or trash on the beach.
Cape Coral High School football game postponed due to medical outbreak
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The week 2 Friday night high school football game between Lemon Bay Manta Rays and Cape Coral Seahawks has been postponed. The cancellation comes due to a "medical outbreak" within Cape Coral's team. The news was confirmed by Cape Coral's head coach, Tyler Murphy, and...
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."
Car flooded car from Tropical Storm Debby? FEMA may be able to help Sarasota area owners
The Federal Emergency Management Agency can help Sarasota-Manatee area residents whose vehicles were damage by Tropical Strom Debby, according to an announcement Friday. A FEMA news release noted that assistance is usually limited to one vehicle and if an owner has another operating vehicle, they must submit a statement indicating an essential need for both vehicles to maintain the household. ...
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.
New College Hires Most Distinguished Faculty Group in Our History
As we begin this new academic year at New College of Florida, we are not just welcoming a fresh cohort of students—we are embracing a moment of growth and renewed purpose. This year, we celebrate record achievements that mark the beginning of a new era for our college, one where we continue to build on our historical legacy, while setting new benchmarks for the future.
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...
'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...
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