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One day remains for Hurricane Ian survivors to apply for FEMA aid
If you were impacted by Hurricane Ian and haven’t applied for federal assistance, you are running out of time to do so. Homeowners and renters in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Lee, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Brevard, Manatee, Monroe, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, or Volusia […]

Collier County Commissioners discuss repeal of 60-day rent increase ordinance
In October, the Collier County Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance requiring landlords to give tenants 60-day written notice upon increasing their yearly rental rate by more than 5%. Landlords could face a fine of up to $500 if they fail to give their tenants the proper notice. Now, the ordinance is up for repeal […]

Sanibel becoming hopeful making progress one day at a time
An image of hope nearly two weeks after Hurricane Ian demolished the City of Sanibel. The first trucks and crews drove over the Sanibel Causeway. To some people, it may just look like crews on their way to restore power, but for the people of Sanibel, it’s much more than that, it’s hope. Craig Rumps […]

September 9 projected day the U.S reaches one million organ transplants
September 9 is projected to be ‘the’ day a major milestone when the U.S reaches the world record of one million organ transplants. Sometime today, somewhere in the U.S, someone will join a select club that includes Cheryl Abraham. Cheryl Abraham, an organ transplant recipient said, “well, I’ve been a chronic kidney patient since birth.” […]
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$150K reward nearly four years after Charlotte County boy went missing
Gage Jackson went missing in Charlotte County four years ago as of Sunday, March 18. According to SWFL Crime Stoppers, 11 days later Jackson’s body was discovered by a boater in Praire Creek. An anonymous donor is offering a new reward of $150,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction. But, that doesn’t […]

Save the Florida Panther Day is Saturday, March 18
Saturday, March 18 is Save the Florida Panther Day, it’s a day to remember the endangered state animal of Florida needs our help to thrive in Southwest Florida.

13-year-old boy dies and multiple kids injured in Collier County crash
Multiple kids were injured and one 13-year-old boy was involved in a deadly crash Friday night in Collier County.

Cattle Drive event in Immokalee on Saturday
On Saturday you have the chance to experience the pioneer spirit and rich agricultural history of Florida’s heartland. The Immokalee Cattle Drive is back in Southwest Florida. That means people can expect an exciting and historical day filled with food, fun, and of course, lots of cattle. Saturday’s event started with a four-hour pancake breakfast […]