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FILE - U.S. Postal Service trucks. If you live in Florida, mostly anywhere in the Sunshine State, Hurricane Milton is likely something you won't soon forget. But it also means that full recovery of postal service to the area may stretch forward for some time.

USPS Zoom jobs fair set for Southwest, Central Florida posts

The U.S. Postal Service is hosting a virtual job fair on ZOOM from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 28 to fill immediate openings in a number of Southwest and Central Florida sites.

Reel in the fun on two license-free fishing weekends, June 7-8 for saltwater and June 14-15 for freshwater.

Residents, visitors can reel in fun on license-free fishing weekends

Save the dates for two upcoming license-free fishing weekends hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), a perfect opportunity to try fishing with your friends and family.This summer's license-free fishing weekends are on June 7-8 for saltwater and June 14-15 for freshwater.

Gambusia holbrooki, conocida en ingles como "Mosquitofish," se comen los huevos de mosquitos. El departamento de Salud del condado de Collier esta repartiendo envases de estos peces de forma gratuita para controlar la población de mosquitos en Collier.

Free mosquitofish offered by Collier Mosquito Control District

Gambusia holbrooki, also known as "mosquitofish," eat mosquito eggs. The Collier County Health Department is distributing free containers of these fish to control the mosquito population in Collier. County in July.

Alert on scam emails for Social Security statement downloads

The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General is cautioning the public to be aware of emails that appear to be from SSA and include a link to download their Social Security statement. The email is an attempt to lure individuals to fraudulent sites that are not associated with SSA.

The school children react to seeing the mural. Local Fort Myers artists, Cesar Aguilera and Brian Weaver, created a mural at Bayshore Elementary showcasing the different “houses” the school uses to create camaraderie among the students. The mural was unveiled to the students Tuesday morning, January 9, 2024.

Back-to-school wellness clinics planned across Southwest Florida

A number of Southwest Florida offices of the state department of health have back to school wellness activities remaining on their schedules for the 2025-2026 school year.Information and other safety topics include dental hygiene, immunizations, and proper installation of child seats.

School grades issued: Lee County maintains B rating, mostly A's, Bs for others in Southwest Florida

The Florida Department of Education has released grades for county school districts for the 2024-2025 year. Lee County maintains its B rating. Other counties listed.

Lee County Parks & Recreation to transition paid parking locations to a unified payment system

Updated parking system in Lee County allows park patrons to pay by text message, a mobile app, through a website or at a kiosk

Deadline is Friday for supplemental food assistance due to Hurricane Milton

Thirteen-year Charlotte Sheriff's veteran shot, killed in traffic stop; suspect later shot in confrontation

A Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deputy killed in the line of duty Sunday has been posthumously promoted to the rank of sergeant.The deputy, Elio Diaz, was killed by a man he had pulled over for a traffic stop Sunday afternoon.

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.

Road work at Southwest Florida International Airport causes ground transportation changes

Terminal roadway improvements that are part of the Terminal Expansion Project Phase 2 at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) will mean some changes in the location of ground transportation at the airport.Travelers will notice construction fencing on the lower level roadways involved with those changes now in effect.

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