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While the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences — or IFAS — is probably most often associated with ‘growers and farmers and issues around agricultural’ their work goes far beyond that, including helping individuals and businesses, as well as growers, before, during, and after natural disasters like Hurricane Ian. We sit down with David Outerbridge, director of the UF/IFAS Extension office in Lee County to talk about the work they’re still doing helping people recover from Ian’s landfall last September. We also check in with Asmaa Odeh, Project Director for the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council to learn about SWFL Fresh: Choose Local, Choose Fresh.

While the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences — or IFAS — is probably most often associated with ‘growers and farmers and issues around agricultural’ their work goes far beyond that, including helping individuals and businesses, as well as growers, before, during, and after natural disasters like Hurricane Ian. We sit down with David Outerbridge, director of the UF/IFAS Extension office in Lee County to talk about the work they’re still doing helping people recover from Ian’s landfall last September. We also check in with Asmaa Odeh, Project Director for the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council to learn about SWFL Fresh: Choose Local, Choose Fresh.

Katy Perry and Rihanna weren't at the Met Gala on Monday night, despite the viral AI-generated photos showing them on the red carpet. Here are some tips for recognizing and investigating deep fakes.

Salty Sam’s Marina and Pirate Cruise barely survived Hurricane Ian’s destruction. The pirate ship, called Pieces of Eight, is a 65-foot replica Spanish galleon, and made it through the storm. Pieces of Eight reopened its 90-minute interactive comedy show on Jan. 21, and has been hosting shows since.

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible in Glades, Hendry, and Collier counties from Monday midnight through Wednesday evening.

Lee County Utilities is lifting a precautionary Boil Water Notice to more than 400 homes and businesses in Tice that was in place due to a scheduled fire hydrant replacement.

A report from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement placed Lee County at the forefront of deaths from Hurricane Ian with 30 of the 44 confirmed thus far.

Road work on I-75 will require nighttime lane closures around Exit 111/Immokalee Road in Collier County from Oct. 20-23.

The South County Regional Library is back open after 14 months of renovations costing more than $10 million. A ribbon-cutting ceremony Jan. 7 celebrated the accomplishment.

The state Department of Health early Saturday reported 25 more cases of the coronavirus, with most of the patients in South Florida. Manatee County...