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Florida's back-to-school tax-free holiday is coming up. What to know
With the new school year quickly approaching, you can expect some juicy back-to-school sales to crop up soon, too. Most scholarly sales happen around one of Florida’s many tax-free holidays. The next one up on the calendar is the back-to-school tax-free holiday, which stretches across two weeks at the end of July and the beginning of August.
Wingrove homers as Mussels top Threshers, 6-1
CLEARWATER – Ricky Castro struck out seven batters and Rixon Wingrove homered against his former team as the Mighty Mussels defeated the Clearwater Threshers 6-1 on Friday night at Baycare Ballpark. Castro (4-2) threw five shutout innings while allowing just one base hit, going two batters over the minimum....
CrowdStrike outage slows down businesses in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A software update grounded fliers here in Southwest Florida and nationwide. It also kept some businesses from doing anything with a computer. "The credit card machines aren’t working — chips, the tap, the scan, nothing is working," said Nieshia James-Contreas, the general manager of Nu Image Cleaners.
Florida Lottery Powerball, Lotto, Cash4Life results for July 20, 2024
The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Saturday, July 20, 2024 Winning Powerball numbers from July 20 drawing ...
Fort Myers Beach hotel’s future in limbo
This Fort Myers Beach hotel was once the beating heart of a community, a place where families and friends made memories. Wyndham Garden Hotel at Fort Myers Beach is now a ghost ship stranded and forgotten by the shore. People who once cherished its lively tiki bar, cozy rooms and...
Worth the wait: SWFL represented in 'EA Sports College Football 25'
FORT MYERS, Fla. — It's a highly anticipated week for many football fanatics around the world. Friday marks the official release of EA Sports' College Football 25 and the game features several familiar faces. It's been an 11 year hiatus since the last edition of the game was released...
Families face challenges without loved one’s death certificate after Florida Department of Health hack
HUDSON, Fla. - More than two weeks after a cyberattack on the Florida Department of Health, there are still problems for families trying to deal with the death of a loved one. State lawmakers are calling for a thorough investigation into the ransomware attack, which left the department unable to issue death certificates.
FLHSMV implements legislation requiring driver licenses and identification card numbers to change
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On July 31, 2024, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) will begin implementing legislation that amends Florida Statute 322.14 (1)(a) and requires the distinguishing numbers assigned to a driver license or identification card to include at least four randomly generated numbers. This new system aims to improve security and safeguard individuals’ identities.
New manager in charge of Collier County’s three public airports, including Marco
Meet Bryant Garrett. He’s in charge of Collier County’s three public airports: Marco Island Executive Airport, Immokalee Regional Airport and Everglades Airpark. Together, the airports are estimated to have an annual economic impact of more than $300 million. He’s new to Collier County but not to Florida, and...
Mean Deans Local Kitchen Announces Live Music Series
Mean Deans Local Kitchen is excited to announce the addition of live music to its vibrant atmosphere. Local musicians will be featured every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, starting July 25th, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Guests can enjoy the talents of local musicians, singers and songwriters while savoring delicious food and drinks.
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