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Punta Gorda establishes Hurricane Ian Seawall Recovery Project
The city of Punta Gorda is working to restore the damage to canals from Hurricane Ian with Hurricane Ian Seawall Recovery Project.

More than 200 killed and 900 hurt after 2 trains derail in India; hundreds still trapped in coaches
Two passenger trains derailed Friday in India, killing more than 200 people and trapping hundreds of others inside more than a dozen damaged rail cars, officials said. The accident that happened about 220 kilometers (137 miles) southwest of Kolkata created a chaotic scene of twisted wreckage and desperate rescuers as teams tried to free passengers […]

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.

Seven vehicle crash on I-75 leaves two injured
An accident on I-75 near Daniels at Mile Marker 136 leaves both lanes closed.
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Florida Legacy, an all-female tackle-football team, holding tryouts in Fort Myers
The Florida Legacy, an all-female tackle-football team, is looking for women who’ve always wanted to compete on a football team.

Naples postpones 4th of July fireworks for city’s centennial
The city of Naples has chosen to move its Fourth of July fireworks display to the city’s centennial celebration in December.

Travel tips to save money on summer vacations
The average American family of four spends around $4,500 for their summer vacation, according to the finance website CreditDonkey. Here are some ways you can save money on your summer excursions.