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Hurricane Irma made landfall in the Lower Keys but caused severe flooding on Brickell Avenue in Miami.

Florida Sends $25 Million To The Keys and Miami-Dade To Buy Out Irma Flood Victims

Florida is sending $25 million to South Florida to buy out homeowners ready to surrender to hurricanes and rising seas. On Tuesday, the Florida...

Broward County commissioners agreed Tuesday to raise the county's base living wage to $13.27 per hour.

Broward Commission Raises Living Wage, But Delays Decision On Healthcare Requirement

Broward County commissioners voted Tuesday to raise the county’s living wage, a breakthrough in a year-long process to improve workers' pay. The rise in...

Sand washing south from a beach renourishment on Captiva is creating what looks like a continuation of the beach straight across the mouth of Blind Pass, nearly closing it

Fort Myers Beach Pier, Blind Pass dredging and pickleball courts on Pine Island get some action by Lee Commissioners

The Fort Myers Beach Pier, dredging of an almost filled in Blind Pass and pickleball courts on Pine Island were among issues the Lee County Board of County Commissioners tackled on Tuesday.

From subways to galleries: Miami's Museum of Graffiti traces the appeal of street art

A new show at Miami's Museum of Graffiti traces the origins and development of street art. What began in the 1970s with teenagers tagging New York subway cars has grown into a worldwide art movement.

Polls Open For Early Voting In Florida Presidential Primary

The polls open today in Florida for the Presidential Preference Primary as early voting begins in some counties.

Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment Friday of Michael Poff, Gregory Scasny, and Sallie Seabury to the Fort Myers Beach Public Library District.

Governor's office appointments include Fort Myers Beach Library District, Sarasota commissioners

Several appointments of Southwest Florida positions were made by the governor's office Friday.Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michael Poff, Gregory Scasny, and Sallie Seabury to the Fort Myers Beach Public Library District, Neil Rainford to the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners and Cathy Rodriguez to the Hendry County Hospital Authority Board of Directors.

Vehicles are seen parked at the Tesla car plant in Fremont, Calif., on Monday. The parking lot was nearly full; Tesla resumed production in defiance of an order from county health authorities.

Elon Musk Reopens California Tesla Plant, Defying Local Health Officials (Again)

CEO Elon Musk tweeted that he was willing to be arrested for resuming production before getting approval from Alameda County. The county had earlier said it was working with Tesla on a safety plan.

Voters stroll in and out of their voting site in Lehigh. Voting in Lee County, FL, Tuesday morning. People out supporting their candidates were out waving to voters as they drove by. The polls are open and the 2024 primary election day is underway in Southwest Florida. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. and your must vote at the voter’s assigned precinct.

Election changes eyed in Charlotte, Lee, Sarasota in wake of Hurricane Helene

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday he intends to respond “relatively soon” to a request by elections officials to make some changes in 10 counties that sustained heavy damage in Hurricane Helene. “I think we will be doing something.

Sarasota, Charlotte prep cold shelters as temps dip in Florida

Sarasota County Emergency Management officials have coordinated with municipal and community partners to provide cold weather shelter for those individuals in need due to the predicted drop in temperatures. Those attending should bring their own sleeping materials.

Optional Marijuana Arrests In Miami Lead To Immigration Problems

A recent series of stories by the Miami New Times found that police in Miami-Dade County have made tens of thousands of arrests for small amounts of...

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