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  • The Lee County Mosquito Control District predicts that a large mosquito outbreak is coming as a result of heavy rain and continued flooding from Hurricane…
  • As New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has repeatedly promised, most of the beaches and boardwalks are open for tourists. But that's not to say that all is back to normal. Many towns and homeowners are still in the throws of rebuilding, and some are just beginning the demolition phase.
  • The death of Jordanian-born al-Qaida leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in an air raid wasn't the only big news from Iraq on Thursday. Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki announced that he has filled the important posts of interior and defense ministers in his new government. Madeleine Brand talks with Jamie Tarabay, reporting from Baghdad.
  • The Nobel Peace Prize winner devoted himself to improving the health of people around the world, promoting democracy and resolving global conflicts.
  • Even government supporters worry that that the sweeping crackdown may have resulted in too many arrests, suspensions and firings. New crisis centers are helping some find justice.
  • After the deadly quake violently shook inmates, they revolted. While some torched the prison, others left to check on their families. Many are returning or are checking in with the warden.
  • COVID cases are down, half of the country is at least partially vaccinated and the wanderlust has struck. But the rebound could also mean new challenges for your getaway. Here's how to avoid them.
  • After 12 years with the Southwest Florida Symphony, current CEO Amy Ginsburg has decided to leave the position effective June 30 to spend more time with her family as well as pursue other opportunities.The symphony, Lee County’s only fully professional orchestra and the fourth oldest in the state, announced the departure Monday.
  • There were 20% more homes for sale this May — but it hasn't been enough to pull buyers off the sidelines amid high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty.
  • Exxon Mobil Corp., the world's largest oil company, reports that higher oil prices drove its first-quarter profit up 7 percent from the prior year. Net income rose to $8.4 billion, from $7.86 billion in the same period a year ago.
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