Parkland’s legacy: Changes in gun laws, school safety

On February 14, 2018, a gunman shot and killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school in Parkland, Florida. In the aftermath of the tragedy, there was a public outcry to do more to protect our kids.

College Board releases official framework for new AP African American Studies course: Where does the Governor’s administration stand?

If you have high school-aged children, you’ve probably seen the headlines. The college board released the official curriculum for its new Advanced Placement African American studies course on Feb. 1, 2023. The college board offers high school students advanced placement courses in a variety of subjects, including math, science, social studies, and now African American […]

Mold inspection and testing in Southwest Florida, an inside look at the process

Mold became a major concern following Hurricane Ian, and it’s not something to play around with. Whether your home had a small leak or a large flood, experts say you must inspect and test. If you follow those two key steps, you will avoid a lot of problems down the road. “We’ve been working seven […]

On board with the U.S. Coast Guard: Repairing coastal channel markers

“Semper Paratus, Always Ready!” That’s the motto of the U.S. Coast Guard. While search and rescue is the Coast Guard’s number one mission, another big part of their job is maintaining our nation’s waterways. “We are responsible for maintaining all of the federal aids to navigation in the area,” said Chief Petty Officer Timothy Owen, […]

Trust & Verify: Gov. DeSantis’ claims about the COVID-19 bivalent boosters

Governor Ron DeSantis is making COVID headlines again. At a press conference on Jan. 17, 2023, DeSantis claimed that those who had gotten the COVID-19 bivalent boosters are more likely to get infected. “Joe Ladapo can talk a little bit more about it…almost every study now has said with these new boosters—you are more likely […]

Addressing claims of White House planning to ban gas ovens, burners

  The rumors about gas ovens and burners are heating up. The appliances are in roughly one-third of U.S. kitchens, and some now claim the White House is coming to take them away. The most recent rumor stems from a statement made by Fox News talk show host Sean Hannity on Jan. 9. “Now, not […]

Ian leaves Southwest Florida homes with mold

Mold and mildew have taken over thousands of homes across Southwest Florida. It’s a nightmare that many, including Nancy George, can’t seem to wake up from. “It gets into everything,” she said. “It’s in the walls, it’s in the floors, and it could be in the ceilings because most of them have been closed up […]