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A judge denied an attempt by two California cities to reopen their beaches against the governor's order. California Gov. Gavin Newsom had ordered Orange County beaches closed, but not other beaches.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is reporting the death of another Florida panther.

A public health vehicle was unveiled during a press conference in Fort Myers on Thursday.

Harris County, which includes Houston, has more than 4.7 million people. Many of the voting rights innovations installed last year are at risk of being eliminated by the Republican-led legislature.

Things are changing rapidly as local governments issue executive orders, and then Governor DeSantis issues statewide measures of his own, in an effort to…

Local governments are in Florida are weighing in on the statewide abortion amendment ahead of the election

Lee County families planning ahead for summer can begin registering their children for Parks & Recreation summer camps starting at 7 a.m. Monday, March 23. The registration date is later than in previous years, giving families more time to explore camp options and prepare for the upcoming season.Lee County Parks & Recreation offers several camp programs based on age and interests. Traditional Summer Camps are available for children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade, while Middle School Summer Camps serve students in sixth through eighth grade. Specialty camps and special needs camps are also offered, with age ranges varying by program and location.Summer camps will run for eight weeks, from June 8 through Aug. 2, at a cost of $85 per week per child. Camp hours vary by location and are listed on the department’s website.

Due to both public and private damage generated by Hurricane Ian, Unincorporated Lee County is temporarily altering routine construction permitting and inspections for rebuilding.

The Lee County School Board met recently to discuss updates to a document that's stirring up conversation: the district's Civil Rights and Equity Guide.

Although Manatee County is no longer in a Tropical Storm Warning or Watch area, emergency management officials say the area will experience strong wind, rain and storm surge this week.