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Flash flood risk along Florida's East Coast, as there will be some slow movers. Widespread showers and storms for the beginning of the week. Higher rain chances remain focused over the areas experiencing the worst drought in Florida.
- Fort Myers Beach seeks input from public on creating long-term resiliency
- DeSantis says infusion of major federal dollars will speed key aspect of Everglades Restoration
- Captiva residents urged to allow free removal of Australian pines, green iguanas
- NOAA's more informative hurricane cone a permanent part of the agency's warnings
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Two familiar family names in Glades County are facing off for the D-1 School Board seat. The families of Angie Woodward Hough and Anita Thielan Sauls go back generations in Glades County.
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This week, one show opens, four shows close, five continue their runs and there are three limited engagements at Southwest Florida equity and community theaters.
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Tearing down the old baseball stadium at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers has begun.Workers have demolished part of the building, allowing people to see into the place that had been the spring training home of the Boston Red Sox.
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