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Punta Gorda man's lawsuit over scrub jay fee gets boost

A Punta Gorda man's lawsuit involving Charlotte County's "Scrub Jay Fee" — Colosi v. Charlotte County, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, et al., — got a boost in federal district court.The court handed Pacific Legal Foundation a major win in the case by turning down Charlotte County's and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's motion to dismiss PLF’s constitutional claims.

Disney, SeaWorld Will Unveil Their Plans To Reopen

Disney and SeaWorld will present plans to Orange County Wednesday to reopen their parks. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings says the county and the...

After adjusting for inflation, tuition has essentially doubled for private and public colleges over the past 30 years.

College 'sticker prices' have risen dramatically. Here's why

It's no secret that going to college can be very expensive, with tuition costs rising faster than financial aid. But what's causing that price tag to rise so quickly?

Atlanta election workers scan ballots and check for discrepancies earlier this year for Georgia U.S. Senate races. The state's controversial new voting law contains many changes for election officials.

Why Local Election Officials In Georgia Take Issue With Many Parts Of New Law

One provision in Georgia's controversial law that particularly worries many officials is a new ability for the State Election Board to take over a county's election management.

State, Local Leaders Expect 90 Percent Power Restoration To Tallahassee By Monday

More than 90 percent of the electricity should be back on across Leon County on Monday and 98 percent by Wednesday, local officials told Gov. Rick Scott...

Airglades International Airport in Hendry County has some flights every day, but an investment group envisions much more. It's been working for 15 years on a dream of a huge cargo hub at Airglades, with lots of good-paying jobs. But some people in the region are wondering: where do the high-flying dreams stand? And will they ever come true?

Hendry hopeful funding coming through to get Airglades international back on track

County gave a nod to a taxiway design proposal at Hendry County's April 28 BOCC meeting.

The Keetch-Byram drought index, a continuous reference scale for estimating the dryness of the soil and duff layers, showing the severity of drought conditions in Highlands County as of Tuesday, May 5..

Florida is parched; Rains have not been enough and Highlands extends burn ban

Highlands County is driest county south of Orlando.

Misinformation is derailing renewable energy projects across the United States

The spread of misinformation about solar and wind energy is leading some states and counties to restrict or even reject projects. Researchers say it's a threat to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Elazar Sontag, the new food critic at The Washington Post, talks with NPR's Morning Edition about ending anonymity and rethinking how restaurant criticism can feel more accessible.

Meet the new WaPo food critic who won't dine in anonymity

NPR's Leila Fadel tags along for lunch with Elazar Sontag, the Washington Post's new food critic.

Lehigh Acres, Gateway residents urged to move Hurricane Ian debris to curb by Dec. 16 deadline

Lee County urges Lehigh Acres and Gateway residents to move Hurricane Ian debris curbside by deadline

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