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Millions of Floridians are without power in the wake of Hurricane Ian, which now has its sights set on South Carolina. Here are some do's and don'ts of blackout safety.

Drug overdoses are killing more people than ever in the U.S., and a new CDC report finds growing racial disparities among those who have died — with the largest increase among Black Americans.

Sarasota ranked number one among U.S. cities for Startups in Recycling, Waste Management and Pollution Control per capita -- that according to a report by Promo Leaf with data from CrunchBase.

All Boys Aren't Blue, a memoir for teens and young adults about growing up Black and queer, appeared on many "best books" lists when published in 2020. It's being challenged in some U.S. counties.

The smallest school in Florida’s university system, New College of Florida has about 700 students and lists one of its core values as building a “just, diverse, equitable and inclusive community” on campus.

Police said a suspect believed to be linked to at least one of the shootings at or near the homes or offices of several elected officials was in custody.

John Cassani, the first person to be named Calusa Waterkeeper, is stepping down from the position he has held at the clean water environmental alliance for six years.Calusa Waterkeeper is among the most active environmental groups in Southwest Florida using a combination of staff scientist, experts, and a cadre of volunteers.One of Cassani’s priorities has been to keep the group focused on clean-water initiatives, whether for drinking, swimming, and fishing with a special emphasis on the Caloosahatchee River from Lake Okeechobee to the Gulf of Mexico.

In a plan to reduce pollution entering the Estero River, the Village of Estero is looking at ways to stop the use of septic systems and water wells. The village wants to require some homeowners to hook into a new utility systems.

Bruno's of Brooklyn, a popular Italian eatery, will move from its Second Street location sometime early to mid-2024, said Cal Bruno. Cal and his wife Genevieve purchased the building at the corner of First and Dean streets nine days before Hurricane Ian. The building cost $1.2 million, according to Lee County property records.

The developers of Margaritaville Beach Resort hosted a topping off celebration to acknowledge the DeAngelis Diamond construction team and how Fort Myers Beach is progressing since Hurricane Ian hit Southwest Florida 114 days ago.