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Unemployment claims in Florida increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 7,687 in the week ending July 13, up from 6,552 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Two Pine Island waterfront restaurants in spotlight on popular HGTV show
Pine Island was in the national spotlight when “My Lottery Dream Home's” season-finale premiered Friday, July 19, on HGTV. The episode, “Pine Island Prince and Princess,” featured a $4 million scratch-off lottery-winning couple looking for a vacation and eventual retirement home from St. James City to Bokeelia.
Lee County woman sentenced to 10 years in prison for role in drug trafficking scheme
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Lee County woman was sentenced to 10 years in prison for her role in a fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking scheme. Christi Aime, 31, was sentenced to prison for attempting to possess with the intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.
Donald Trump returns to Florida following assassination attempt, RNC and Michigan rally
PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) — It’s been a busy week for former President Donald Trump. The Republican nominee was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania, the classified documents case against him was dismissed and he appeared at the Republican National Convention before Saturday's campaign rally in Michigan. Now,...
These 2024 Olympians Have Deep Ties to Sarasota and Manatee Counties
The 2024 Olympics kick off this Friday night, July 26, in Paris, and—as always—Sarasota and Manatee counties are well-represented. Five athletes with deep ties to the region are headed to France this week, and we're excited to cheer them on from afar. Here's a list of who's participating...
2 arrested on warrants and drug possession charges during Cape Coral traffic stop
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A man and woman were arrested after officers made a traffic stop and learned they had warrants for their arrest and had drugs and paraphernalia in Cape Coral. On Saturday around 3:15 p.m. officers pulled over a motorcycle on Del Prado Boulevard South. Officers said...
FEMA relents: Lee County homeowners to keep National Flood Insurance Program discount
After months of worry that Lee County and most municipalities contained within its borders within had lost their flood insurance discount after their floodplain management ratings were adjusted downward, homeowners can breathe a sign of relief: the Federal Emergency Management Agency has relented. The loss of the 25% discount for the National Flood...
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