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Riptide Brewery raises money for Florida Panthers during annual event
For centuries, Florida Panthers like Athena roamed the south without fear like kinds of the countryside, but a lot is different now.

Firefighter set on running 24 hours straight to help raise money for cancer screening fund
An Asheville firefighter is running for 24 hours straight in an effort to raise money for a firefighter cancer fund.

Following the money: SWFL emergency relief funds continue to help local nonprofits, families
Southwest Florida communities are still rebuilding nearly six months after Hurricane Ian destroyed homes, businesses, restaurants, nonprofits, and more. But, donors from all across the country have chipped in to make sure our community builds back stronger than before. Since September 2022, $7 million has been raised for Southwest Florida emergency relief efforts. United Way of […]

Collier 100 Club helps raise money for first responders impacted by Ian
First responders were tasked with keeping us safe during Hurricane Ian, but many of them were faced with destruction themselves. That’s where the Collier 100 Club steps in.
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Blue-green algae bloom in Fort Myers Shores
Smelly blue-green algae is covering the end of a boat launch at the Davis Boat Ramp at Fort Myers Shores.

Splitting up brothers who attended Gulf Coast High together
Jonathan and Joshua Povich are brothers, and they were told they wouldn’t attend the same school.

Gannett walkout: Florida employees strike while cleaning up beach
Hundreds of Gannett News employees have found a unique way to stage a strike.

Social media helps Punta Gorda woman with Hurricane Ian repairs
Patricia Rowland’s home was damaged in Hurricane Ian and in dire need of repairs. With a little help from online strangers, she received it…