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Can reclaimed water be part of SWFL’s future?

SWFL’s population continues to boom with Charlotte County seeing a nearly 19% increase in new residents since 2020. One of the struggles the region is facing is access to clean water.

Cape Coral City Council recently approved a bid from the Cape Coral Police Department to participate in a Florida Department of Health program that prevents opioid-related deaths.

New opioid settlement could bring cash to affected communities

Hendry County decided to participate. More than $96 million is expected to be dolled out to various entities.

Algae-covered water at Central Marine boat docks in Stuart.

What You Need To Know About Florida's Algae Crisis

How would you like to pack up the cooler and head to your favorite Florida beach -- only to find the ocean water covered with foul-smelling, guacamole...

Flowers in support of the Bruce Family and George Floyd stand at Bruce's Beach in April in Manhattan Beach, California.

A California beach was seized from Black owners in 1924. Their family just got it back

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on Tuesday to return the land to the Willa and Charles Bruce's great grandsons.

Public meeting set June 20 at workshop on Cape Coral Bridge

The Lee County Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Florida Department of Transportation District One, is conducting an Alternatives Workshop as part of the Project Development and Environment Study for the Cape Coral Bridge.The public is welcome to attend the drop-in style workshop about the study from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, at Florida Southwestern State College, Lee Campus, U Building, Room U102, 8099 College Parkway in Fort Myers.

Broward Elections Supervisor Brenda Snipes Suspended. Gov. Scott Names Her Replacement

Gov. Rick Scott suspended Broward County's Supervisor of Elections, Brenda Snipes, late Friday afternoon. He's appointed his former general counsel to...

Flames consume a home in Paradise, Calif. PG&E will pay the town and other jurisdictions $1 billion for wildfire damage caused by its equipment.

California Utility PG&E To Pay $1 Billion To Local Governments For Wildfire Damage

Attorneys for a group of counties and cities announced the proposed settlement Tuesday to help cover taxpayer losses from wildfires dating back to 2015.

More workers at the airport have lodged complaints that their employers are failing to meet payment standards in the county's Living Wage Ordinance.

More Workers At Miami International Airport Claim Employers Violate Living Wage Ordinance

There’s more unrest at Miami International Airport. More than 300 food workers have filed complaints alleging their employers have been underpaying them...

A prosecutor said Monday that Nathaniel Richmond was the man who shot and wounded Jefferson County, Ohio, Judge Joseph Bruzzese. After Richmond's son and a co-defendant were convicted of rape in 2013, Richmond, above, apologized to the victim and her family.

Ohio Judge Returns Fire After 'Ambush' Outside Courthouse

The gunman was then shot and killed by a probation officer. A county prosecutor says the gunman was the father of a local high school football player convicted of rape in 2012.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to the media at a coronavirus vaccination site at Lakewood Ranch Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Bradenton, Fla.

Florida Governor Accused Of 'Playing Politics' With COVID-19 Vaccine

At a COVID-19 vaccination event near an upscale community, Gov. Ron DeSantis had to answer questions about whether he's favoring some communities over others.

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