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Knowing how to properly wear a life jacket, assist in emergencies, and understand basic navigation rules can make all the difference in an unexpected situation on the water.One way to get that knowledge is via a boating safety class.Classes aren't just for captains—it’s an opportunity for everyone to learn how to stay safe and be a responsible crew member.

A 1,300-year-old Buddhist temple, houses, factories and vehicles were among the structures destroyed in the wildfires that have burned 43,330 acres and injured 19 people.

Alexander Lightner of Venice was sentenced in federal court today to 51 months in prison for possession of an unregistered firearm. His case was investigated by the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force.Court documents said Lightner is a member of the Terrorgram Collective — an online organization promoting white supremacy. The group espouses that violence and terrorism are necessary to ignite a race war and accelerate the collapse of the government.

A baker's dozen of puppies found suffering in extreme heat in a garage in Buckingham earlier this week were rescued in a joint effort by two Southwest Florida animal welfare organizations.The Cape Coral Animal Shelter and Gulf Coast Humane Society joined forces to help the stressed and endangered young dogs.

Tennessee's new laws on immigration already face court challenges. Other states are changing gun laws or imposing new restrictions on transgender people.

As Minnesota reels from the murder of one state lawmaker and the shooting of another, Florida could shield from public disclosure the home addresses of legislators, other elected officials and their family members.

Bonita Springs Utilities Inc. has earned top honors as the 2025 Best Tasting Drinking Water winner in a blind taste test conducted by the Southeast Desalting Association. The annual competition draws entries from water utilities across the 10-state region of the southeastern U.S. Samples were evaluated by a panel of judges on color, odor, clarity and overall taste.

The Democratic nominee spent Saturday making her closing pitch to voters in South Florida and Philadelphia, where pop star Katy Perry performed a concert at the Democratic nominee's campaign rally.

Early Friday morning, authorities responded to an active shooter at Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida. Four people were killed — including the gunman.

Destructive hurricanes have affected millions of Americans this year and forced many to evacuate. Hurricane evacuations are estimated to be about five times more expensive than 20 years ago.