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Chestnut took his 15th win at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, and Sudo made a decisive comeback to win the women's title.

Military veterans could qualify for temporary teaching certificates in public schools in Florida. A new law is attempting to provide ways to ease the teacher shortage.

In preparation for Hurricane Ian, water managers from South Florida Water Management District made pre-storm adjustments to operating levels for water control structures throughout the regional flood control system.

Mayor Holly D. Smith posted a personal letter to island residents, describing her drive over the causeway as Hurricane Ian approaches.

The Lee County Sheriff's Office posted photos of purported looting arrests in Fort Myers Beach with the warning: "We are patrolling and you will be arrested if you partake in criminal activity."

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Deaths attributed to Hurricane Ian, based on Florida officials and information from other state and local sources, has risen to at least 123. The Florida Medical Examiners Commission officially confirmed the cause of death of 92 people statewide after the hurricane based on their updated death tally after Hurricane Ian.

An update from the Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District Saturday said work on the island has slowly transitioned from a search and rescue including emergency response mission back to emergency response and community outreach.

To evacuate...or not. That's the dilemma facing thousands of people in Southwest Florida as Hurricane Ian approaches. Some decided to ride out the storm, while others loaded their cars and headed for higher ground.

Daniel Souza, city manager for Sanibel, requests that people abide by the county curfew and to not attempt to get on the devastated island which may impede recovery efforts.