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Naples PrideFest event affected by Florida’s Protection of Children Act
The goal for the annual Naples Pride Fest is to build resilience, unity and pride within the community. Getting the event to happen has been a fight for supporters, but there are those who oppose the event too.

You can go license-free freshwater fishing this weekend in Florida
According to Florida Fish and Wildlife, all other bag limits, season and size restrictions still apply over the license-free freshwater fishing weekend.

Fort Myers Southwest Florida Space Con moves to Cape Coral in 2023
The annual Fort Myers Southwest Florida Space Con has been a staple among comic book fans. This year, the venue changes to Cape Coral.

Florida woman who fatally shot neighbor appears in court, sheriff releases details of racist threats
A white Florida woman charged with shooting and killing her Black neighbor told detectives that she called the victim’s children by racist slurs in the months leading up to the slaying, according to an arrest report released Thursday.
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Group accused of stealing golf cart from Luminary Hotel
A group tried taking vehicles out of a hotel’s parking garage in the middle of the night on May 26.

Caught on camera: mother, 5 children saved from car crash
A mother and her five kids were rescued from a roll-over crash. The frightening aftermath was caught on body camera video.

Political scientist weighs in on impact of Trump indictment
Former president Trump has been indicted on seven counts in relation to the special counsel classified documents probe while campaigning.

Fees in lieu of security deposits? What renters need to know
Paying a hefty security deposit and paying those lump sum payments could be replaced by monthly fees, which critics have dubbed “junk fees.”