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Three major Florida races are heading toward a recount: the U.S. Senate seat, the governor’s seat and the commissioner of agriculture. Dozens of…

Florida's citrus growers haven't had it easy lately, after being buffeted by canker and citrus greening. Now, they have another nemesis to worry about -...

Today is Election Day and is the last opportunity to vote in the primary election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. and voters who vote in person must do so at their assigned precincts. Voters in line by 7 p.m. will have an opportunity to vote. Voters can find their assigned precinct on their voter information card or at the local county supervisor of elections office.

State health officials reported 9,989 new cases of COVID-19, July 8, increasing the statewide total to 223,783 cases. Wednesday marked the 15th consecutive day of single-day increases of at least 5,000 cases of the virus.The Florida Department of Health also reported another 48 coronavirus-related deaths, Wednesday, bringing the statewide death toll to 3,889 fatalities.Florida has seen more than 162,000 new cases of the virus since phase two of Governor Ron DeSantis' reopening plan went into effect June 5.

The Shelly Stayer Shelter helps provide a safe place for the victims from human trafficking. The shelter offers resources to obtain necessary services like housing, clothing and therapy curriculums dealing with the victim’s experiences.

News round-up: Ketanji Brown Jackson makes history as she becomes the first Black female judge confirmed to the Supreme Court; prices all around have increased about 9% compared to 2021- the largest increase in decades; and Senior Nutrition Program is offering lunch to elders in four different locations around Collier County including one in Immokalee. The Immokalee site also serves a nutritious breakfast to seniors.

Drivers in Cape Coral could be on camera, and getting a speeding ticket, in the near future.The city has OK'd the installation of cameras around school speed zones, and possibly other places, to spot speeders and send them citations.

The Florida Department of Health today launched a statewide preregistration system to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments for residents age 65 and older and frontline health workers.

Update: There will be a runoff election on November 8 for Lee County Supervisor of Elections between Sharon Harrington who got 43% of the vote and Tommy…

A new study conducted by Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary found that groundwater levels in the sanctuary have dropped substantially over the past two decades, mostly due to downstream canals. Lower water levels during the dry season contribute directly to threatened wood stork nesting failures, reduce water recharge and wildfire protection benefits, and contribute to poor downstream water quality.