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Southwest Florida is in the midst of mosquito season. The blood-sucking pests have the potential to bring a variety of diseases, including the dreaded West Nile virus.

Last year, The School District of Lee County had 235 teaching vacancies but have since whittled down that number to only 45, meaning there will be a certified schoolteacher in every classroom.

For generations, The Miccosukee Tribe have lived and created a connection with the land that now hosts the Immigration Detention Center known as Alligator Alcatraz.

High winds and rising waters can be dangerous for any structure during a hurricane, like a construction site. A site under development can go from a safety hazard to a storm assisted combat zone.

Southwest Florida continues to grow and that has put a strain on some of the schools in areas like Collier County. To help combat this rise in students, the district just cut the ribbon on Bear Creek Elementary.

The Sarasota County Fire Department will continue its monthly open house events in 2025, inviting the community to connect with local firefighters and learn about fire safety.

To help serve northeast Sarasota County, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System on Monday opened a new emergency care center at 7250 University Parkway in Lakewood Ranch.The 21-room, 15,000-square-foot freestanding ER facility is about 3 miles east of I-75 near Lorraine Road.

To help area residents get ready for the 2025 storm season, Fort Myers will hold a Hurricane Preparedness Expo June 7 at the Collaboratory, 2031 Jackson Street.

Sections of the boardwalk at Lakes Park in Fort Myers will be temporarily closed for maintenance May 1 through mid-September.

Vincent Van Gogh died having only sold one of his paintings. His vibrant colors and interpretations revolutionized art and helped establish the painter as one of the most original creationists.