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$1 million study seeks natural defenses against rising seas' saltwater intrusion, flooding
Tom Bayles
A team of University of Florida scientists is working on a million-dollar solution to one of South Florida's most urgent environmental problems: saltwater intrusion and flooding driven by sea level rise.

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During a forum moderated by the Florida Gulf Coast faculty senate, Mack described himself as an “innovator, a disruptor and a relationship builder.” Mack also pointed to his knowledge of the Legislature as a factor that would separate him from three other finalists.
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Runner-up for FGCU president's post in 2023 eyed for Florida Education commissioner
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Dr. Henry Mack , a former candidate for Florida Gulf Coast University president has been recommended to serve as Florida’s next Commissioner of Education. Mack, who's name was advanced by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, lost the FGCU nomination by one vote of the university’s board of trustee’s in 2023.
A aerial shot taken by Calusa Waterkeeper volunteer pilot Ralph Arwood shows a bright-green swirl of blue-green algae on the surface of Lake Okeechobee just days ago
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Environment
Lake Okeechobee's annual summer blue-green algae outbreak 'close to the worst'
Tom Bayles
Taylor Farms de Mexico of Guanajuato, Mexico is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the U.S. market, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Cyclospora. Among the items being recalled are Walmart brand packaged Marketside shredded iceberg lettuce in 8 and 12 ounce bags and iceberg salad in 12 and 24 ounce bags.
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Florida among 27 states in shredded iceberg lettuce recall; product linked to cyclosporiasis; Walmart brand on list
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Cyclosporiasis cases surge. Florida reports 96 cases, 14 in Lee County; Taco Bell lettuce cited in Midwest cases
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Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with state-level data suggesting that 2026 is already the nation's worst year for reported cases.
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center Graphic for 'Sounds of Summer Sideshow.'
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Bowing to summer, Davis Art Center moves back lot Rave and Rock Circus indoors for 'Sounds of Summer Sideshow' on July 17
Tom Hall
The Davis Art Center is doing it again. Bowing to summer, the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is moving its Back Lot Rave and Rock Circus indoors. It will be in the Grand Atrium on July 17. The night will feature aerial silk performers, local flow artists, live original music, dance performances and art vendors.
Rilyn Dick, who has performed in 49 shows locally since the age of four, is understudy for the role of Dorothy in Broadway Palm's production of 'The Wizard of Oz.'
  1. As Dorothy understudy, Rilyn Dick strives for seamless transition if she ever takes over the lead in Broadway Palm's 'Wizard of Oz'
  2. Theatre Conspiracy partners with Fort Studios for 'Julian Sundby and Friends' on Aug. 8
  3. 'Dancing Lessons,' 'Frozen' headline 14 shows onstage at Southwest Florida theaters this week
  4. Melody Lane Theatre's production of 'Chicago' does legendary choreographer Bob Fosse proud
  5. Frozen's 'Love is an Open Door' not just another silly love song
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