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Glades County issues burn ban as drought-like conditions increase

Add Glades County to the list of those issuing burn bans across the state due to drought-like conditions.The Glades County Commissioners issued the ban this week after determining emergency conditions including extreme drought and related weather concerns ex

A crew works to repair a water main break at McGregor Boulevard and San Roberto Circle in Fort Myers on Friday, May 31, 2024.

Water main break on McGregor repaired; boil advisory continues

A water main break at McGregor Boulevard and San Roberto Circle affected 312 addresses in that area, Fort Myers utility officials said Thursday. The break was repaired late Thursday night.

Lawn watering uses the most water in Southwest Florida, thus ensuring that sprinklers are working correctly and not running during banned hours is especially important during drought conditions

Repairs at Sanibel Island reverse osmosis plant prompt need for irrigation conservation

The Island Water Association on Sanibel has begun replacement of Hurricane Ian damaged infrastructure at the reverse osmosis facility and is asking residents to follow irrigation restrictions.The construction project will temporarily reduce the water utility’s treatment capacity, and has been timed to coincide with anticipated seasonal rains and off-peak residential water demands.

Ex-U.S. Customs officer pleads guilty in cash thefts from Naples Airport international passengers

An Ave Maria man who formerly served as a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer at the Naples Airport plead guilty Tuesday to stealing cash from international passengers.William Joseph Timothy, 43, faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

Online, in-person meetings set for Daniels Parkway Interchange plan

The Florida Department of Transportation will host online and in-person outreach meetings June 25 and 27 for public viewing and input on the Daniels Parkway Interchange Improvement Project in Lee County.

Hendry, Sarasota counties lift month-long burn bans after rains lift the pressure of dry conditions

The burn ban on unregulated outdoor fires activated in Hendry County has been lifted effective Monday.Bans remain in effect in Charlotte and Collier counties until an official rescission is made by the authorizing body.

Southwest Florida candidate forums planned this coming week

The League of Women Voters chapters of Lee County and Sanibel are hosting forums for candidates to share their views on key issues. The forums will host candidates that will be on the ballot for the Aug. 20 primary election. WGCU has compiled the events, and will update the following list as more forums are scheduled.

A New York judge delayed former President Trump's sentencing until September.

Former President Trump's criminal sentencing in New York is delayed

The delay is a win for Trump, who is expected to be named the official GOP nominee for the 2024 presidential election later this month.

Republican-led states, including Florida, try to stop Biden Administration student debt cancellation

The Biden Administration is trying to cancel more student debt, while Republican-led states — including Florida —are trying to stop him.

Former Collier County tax collector Larry Ray by a helicopter during the Vietnam War. Ray was lauded this week with the renaming of a Collier County Sheriff's Office helicopter pad in his honor.

Former Collier tax collector, 'DMV guy' Larry Ray honored with CCSO chopper pad renaming

A helicopter pad in eastern Collier County has a new name and it should be a familiar one.

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