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Caglianone, Rivera carry Florida past Florida A&M, 3-0 in NCAA Gainesville regional opener
Josh Rivera hit a two-run home run in the first inning and Florida needed to throw out two runners at the plate in the ninth inning.

Alchemist Kava set to open this month in East Naples
New kava and kratom bar Alchemist Kava is set to open this month at Patriots Square off Tamiami Trail East in East Naples. Local teacher and skincare business owner Ashley Giannone, a Naples native, was inspired to open her own kava bar after experiencing the social, tight-knit kava community while pursuing her master’s degree. “You’ll […]

Some trans people turn to crowdfunding to leave Florida after anti-LGBTQ+ laws
Dozens of transgender people in Florida have turned to crowdfunding appeals to help them leave the state after the passage of new legislation.

Florida protests against immigration law cause businesses to close
Hundreds of people are peacefully protesting in Fort Myers. They want to emphasize the importance of immigrants in Florida’s economy.
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Missing Swimmer reported in the Calosahatchee River
A missing swimmer has been reported near North Shore Park. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are on the scene.

Florida Everblades approach finals in Idaho against the Steelheads
The Florida Everblades, eastern conference champs two years in a row, start the Kelly Cup finals today in Idaho, taking on the Steelheads.

Port Charlotte neighborhood mourns four-year-old Evelyn Geer
The community suffers through the terrible loss of Evelyn Geer, a four-year-old girl who went missing and was found dead in a canal.

Charlotte County police prepare for active shooter in Florida schools
More than 30 law enforcement units parked outside a Charlotte County school. Not something you see every day. Or want to.