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State Route 29 was closed Saturday for firefighting activity and was to remain closed into Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The National Interagency Fire Center said the six-day-old National Fire in the Big Cypress National Preserve is now at more than 35,000 acres burned or burning and has 197 firefighters working the blaze, 14 fire engines, four helicopters, three fixed-wing aircraft, and three water tankers. The cost of fighting the fire is more than $1.7 million.
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Lee County arts organizations once again find themselves in jeopardy of missing out on Florida arts and culture grants. Although the Florida Division of Arts & Culture approved full funding for 15 Lee County grant applicants, the Secretary of State has recommended funding for only four.
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