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The message is simple: “Slow!” Courtesy USCG Auxiliary
July 4th isn’t just fireworks and barbecues; it’s a busy time on the water. As boaters gear up for the holiday weekend, the USCG Auxiliary Southeast District, Flotilla 99 is […]
(From left) Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno, and Florida Gaming Control Commission Chair Julie Brown. Courtesy Florida Channel
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier didn’t mince words in Naples this week as he spotlighted the results of Operation Sunset Stakes. This multi-agency crackdown hammered illegal gambling in Lee and […]
Hot cars pose a real danger to kids and pets.
It seems like yesterday we were pulling on sweaters, grateful for that rare break from Florida’s heat and humidity. But if there’s anything true about Florida weather, it’s that it […]
The mysterious urn
Someone left a cremation urn on Turner Beach, and officials are not sure how or why it ended up there. Was it a mistake? Did someone mean to leave it […]
Barge space near San Carlos island Courtesy Fort Myers Beach Fire Department
Last week, a local worker fell into a hole while sandblasting a barge near San Carlos Island, which set off a dramatic, multi-agency rescue. Crews freed him from the tight […]
Oppose Manasota Beach Rd.
This is a big week for Oppose Manasota Beach Rd, the local group putting up a fight against the Manasota Beach Rd extension. Last week, the Englewood REVIEW put a […]
Sarasota Paradise Team
The Bay and Sarasota Paradise are throwing a free, family-friendly World Cup kickoff party on the Sarasota waterfront this Sunday, June 14. They’re inviting everyone, from die-hard soccer fans to […]
Sample Florida Driver’s License, Courtesy FLHSMV
Starting July 1, Florida will roll out a new driver’s license and state ID rule: these cards will now show whether the holder is a U.S. citizen. This comes from […]
Red, White and Blue Drone Show
On June 14, American Legion Post 103 is throwing a Flag Day celebration you don’t want to miss. It’s happening right on the shores of Charlotte Harbor, and the big […]
6.1 magnitude earthquake June 8, 2026, Courtesy USGS
Did you feel the ground move? A powerful 6.1 earthquake, the strongest in nearly 150 years, shook the waters off Cuba’s northwest coast on Monday, June 8, 2026. The tremors […]
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