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Combatting Addiction: Rehab facilities concerned by emergence of highly lethal 'ISO'
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — As more potent, lethal drugs like fentanyl circulate in the streets, mental health and substance abuse rehabilitation centers across the country and the state are working overtime to help save lives. “We’re at war and we may or may not be winning this war...
Stay cool, stay safe: Heat advisories and storm chances threaten SWFL Friday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A heat advisory has already been issued for portions of Southwest Florida where we expect heat indices to reach 105-110 degrees. However, all of Southwest Florida will feel like it is over 100 degrees through the midafternoon. Be sure to limit your time outside, stay well hydrated, and be mindful of the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
Unincorporated Lee County, Cape Coral to maintain CRS classification, policyholder discounts
Lee County and city of Cape Coral were notified July 19 that the Federal Emergency Management Agency will maintain the municipalities’ Community Rating System classification ratings of 5 and National Flood Insurance Program policyholder discounts at this time. FEMA determined unincorporated Lee County and Cape residents with policies issued...
City looks to Lee County for well-drilling oversight
The city of Cape Coral will partner up with Lee County to perform well-drilling inspections. An interlocal agreement was approved Wednesday night between the city and county to reestablish the well permitting program within the municipality. The city looks to up the level of expertise for the task. City Manager...
Ron DeSantis-supported opposition mounts against Florida marijuana ballot question
More Gov. Ron DeSantis-backed opposition is mounting against the recreational marijuana amendment appearing on Florida's 2024 election ballot. Amendment 3, if it gets at least 60% of the vote, would allow non-medical marijuana possession of up to 3 ounces, with no more than 5 grams in concentrated form, for those who are 21 years...
Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints Brett Hinely to Okaloosa County School Board
OKALOOSA COUNTY — Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Brett Hinely, a Niceville resident, to the Okaloosa County School Board. Hinley's appointment comes nearly a month after former board member Diane Kelley stepped down from her role to become the new principal of Destin High School. An Air Force veteran...
Florida Missing Child Alert Activation for The Barber Children out of Wakulla County
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for Caden Barber Jr. and Marina Barber. The children were last seen in the area of the 100 block of Melody Lane in Crawfordville. The children may be in the company of Tiffany Carroll. They may be...
What is Chuy’s? Florida’s Darden Restaurants buying Tex-Mex chain. What to know
Florida's Darden Restaurant Company, owner of Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze, Ruth's Chris Steak House and more, may be adding some Tex-Mex to its lineup. Darden and Chuy's announced Wednesday that Darden would be acquiring the other company in a multi-million dollar deal. In a release, Darden's President and CEO Rick Cardenas said "Chuy's is an excellent fit that supports our winning strategy."
Shocked by home prices? 6 of top 10 cities with fastest-growing home prices are in Florida
Six Florida cities are among the top 10 in the U.S. when it comes to the fastest-rising home prices. AgentAdvice, which describes itself "for agents, by agents and a real estate school and media company," analyzed Zillow data on median home listings between June 2019 and May 2024 in 200 of the most-populated metropolitan areas in America.
Cyberattack on Florida's health system delays death certificates, halting funeral services
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The Florida Department of Health says a cyberattack is causing problems across the state. Officials confirmed thieves hacked the state's vital statistics system which processes birth and death certificates. Since the hack, those systems have been inaccessible. Funeral homes cant help families grieving until they have a...
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