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Tony Elumelu made his fortune off banking and real estate. Now he wants to spread the wealth and create jobs by investing in African startups.

The nearly two-week long Sandy Fire in the Big Cypress National Preserve in Collier County burned closer to U.S. 41 Friday prompting the Florida Highway patrol to issue a closure order.Containment on the wildfire has increased as crews tied control lines into U.S. 41 on the east flank of the fire. The fire grew several thousand acres from Wednesday into Thursday and was at 15,130 acres and 30% contained.

Based on recommendations from community non-profits, the Sarasota County Commission has agreed to contribute $25 million in federal pandemic relief funds to create almost 700 new units of affordable housing.

The group was affiliated with the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, which is close to the Taliban. Earlier today, amid a terrorism warning in Europe, French authorities arrested a dozen suspects.

It's called "breakbone fever" because that's how bad you feel when you get it. There's no cure. But scientists have found powerful antibodies that could lead to the development of a simple vaccine.

The Southwest Florida SCORE chapter, located in Fort Myers, has partnered with the Lee County Economic Development Office to support the American Rescue Plan Act. Lee County has allocated funds to help small businesses with resiliency grants.

Karen Moore, special to WGCU, is the publisher of Southwest Florida Business Today. She recently attended a business luncheon featuring Sanibel Mayor Holly Smith.

Local economic experts say Southwest Florida’s economy is experiencing a continued trend of positive growth. The unemployment rate state-wide decreased…

The American Civil Liberties Union grabbed the world’s attention recently as its attorneys fought against the executive order that has become known as the…

Governor Rick Scott’s campaign to save the Visit Florida tourism marketing agency and Enterprise Florida’s business incentive program came to Tampa...