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NCH to open women's cancer division, including research as well as care

Naples Comprehensive Health is creating a new division to treat women’s cancers.

A number of homes built on Snake Clan Road in the Immokalee area are alleged to have shoddy construction in a lawsuit filed by The Seminole Indian Tribe against the Lennar Company.

Seminole Tribe seeks hundreds of millions against home builder Lennar after alleging shoddy work

Lennar Homes built more than 500 homes in Seminole Tribe reservations spanning multiple Florida counties.

An estimated 35-40 acres of material was removed from the waterway between Moore Haven Lock and Dam at Lake Okeechobee during a tussock issue in 2020.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issues alert to Lake O boaters about floating island hazard

An alert is warning boaters of a possible floating tussock hazard to navigation in the Okeechobee Waterway near Route 2.

Southwest Florida's largest airports, RSW (above) and Punta Gorda, do not take part in an international effort to reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions that hundreds of airports worldwide are active in to try and lessen the transportation sector's contribution to climate change.

August traffic at Southwest Florida International Airport highest in facility's 43 years

Nearly 648,000 passengers passed through Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers in August 2025, the best traffic numbers in the airport’s 43-year history.

Current conditions indicate that there will be notable blooming this year of the Southeastern sunflower at the Pepper Ranch in Immokalee. Two photography time periods have been set aside. Reservations can be made beginning September 20.

Southeastern Sunflower viewings at Pepper Ranch Preserve, tickets available

The Pepper Ranch Preserve in Collier County is holding viewings for the native Southeastern Sunflowers, which will be in bloom this October. Visitors can drive through the 2,600 acre ranch.

Lee County government posted a confirmation Thursday of the death of District 5 Commissioner Mike Greenwell.

Lee Commissioner Mike Greenwell's death confirmed

Lee County government Thursday confirmed the death of County Commissioner Mike Greenwell.

Safe household chemical waste collection planned Oct. 11 for Lehigh Acres residents

Lehigh Acres residents will be able to safely and responsibly dispose of household chemical waste, such as leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and pool chemicals, on Saturday, Oct. 11.

The Collier County Supervisor of Elections office has a new website that features a fresh look and an improved user-friendly experience.

Collier County Supervisor of Elections Office launches new and improved website

There is a new web site for the Collier County Supervisor of Elections office featuring a fresh look and an improved user-friendly experience.The newly launched, mobile-optimized website ensures that voters can easily navigate and interact with content from any computer, smartphone, or tablet.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, including one wearing a 'NOT ICE' face covering, walk near their vehicles, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Richfield, Minn.

Magazine report: ICE leasing office spaces across the U.S. as part of a secret months-long effort

An article in the Feb. 10 edition of WIRED magazine says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to lease offices throughout the US as part of a secret, monthslong expansion campaign.

Cape Coral plans public workshop on local roadway speed study

The Cape Coral Public Works Department is hosting a public workshop from 4 to 7 p.m. February 18, to present the findings of the City’s Local Roadway Speed Study and get feedback from residents.

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