A local non profit combats drug addiction in a unique way. Executive director of KKIDS, INC., Karen Scott, gives you all the details of their big event called “Soiree Under the Stars,” and how it helps support the organization.
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Florida police dogs get added protections under DeSantis bill
Penalties will get stiffer for committing crimes against police dogs under a bill signed Tuesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

NAACP issues travel advisory for Florida, saying the state is ‘openly hostile toward African Americans’ under Gov. DeSantis’ administration
Another advocacy group is warning people of color about traveling to Florida – but for different reasons.

Florida 5th grade teacher ‘under investigation’ for showing Disney movie
A fifth grade teacher said she is being investigated by the Florida Department of Education after she showed her students “Strange World,” a 2022 animated Disney movie featuring a character who is biracial and gay.

Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputy explains arrest of Cape Coral 10-year-old under oath
It’s been nearly a year since video of a Cape Coral boy perp walked by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office sparked national and international attention, and the case isn’t over.
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A holiday that saves you money: disaster preparedness week
This year there will be two disaster preparedness sales tax holidays instead of one to help save you cash.

8 months after Hurricane Ian, who picks up the insurance bill?
With hurricane season days away, the president of Day Adjusting and Consulting shares insights on insurance claims.

Cape Coral clock to be replaced after original sold on Facebook Marketplace
Cape Coral is looking to replace the city’s iconic clock after the old one was put up for sale on Facebook Marketplace by the wife of someone who offered to repair it.

2 dead in small plane crash at South Florida airport
Two people died Friday when a small plane crashed at a small South Florida airport, Palm Beach County sheriff’s officials said.