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Fireworks are a staple of the Fourth of July and other holidays, but they can frighten animals and pets. Here, spectators at the World War II Memorial watch Independence Day fireworks in Washington, D.C., in 2020.

Fireworks shows planned in some locations; Ian doused others

There are still plenty of fireworks shows around Southwest Florida despite some being cancelled due to damnage friom Huyrricane Ian.

Flooding, storm surge projects in Lee, Hendry counties get funding

$300 million awarded for projects to protect communities from impacts of flooding and storm surge; Lee, Hendry projects part of those funded.

And the heat goes on ... advisory in effect until Wednesday night

The heat index, also known as the apparent temperature, is what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity is combined with the air temperature. There is direct relationship between the air temperature and relative humidity and the heat index, meaning as the air temperature and relative humidity increase (decrease), the heat index increases (decreases).

A large portion of Florida was under a heat advisory Saturday

Heat advisory creeps up to Lee, Charlotte, DeSoto and northward

The heat index, also known as the apparent temperature, is what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity is combined with the air temperature. There is direct relationship between the air temperature and relative humidity and the heat index, meaning as the air temperature and relative humidity increase (decrease), the heat index increases (decreases).

Lee County Legal Aid Society expands immigration law to include youths

The Lee County Legal Aid Society has begun representing immigrant children and teens.

Life-threatening storm surge will be one of the greatest impacts and watches are posted from the Panhandle to the south Peninsula. Across this area, inundations will average 3-7 feet to include Tampa/St. Pete. But the Big Bend Coast is much more susceptible and will need to plan for inundations possibly up to 10 feet. Based on Idalia’s current track, areas closest to the path can expect 3-7”of rain on average, and locally up to 10 or more inches. Areas well inland across the Panhandle and Peninsula could possibly receive 2-5” of rain with locally higher amounts.

Tropical Storm Idalia's potential impacts to Southwest Florida

Senior meteorologist Megan Borowski gives an update on what Southwest Florida can expect from Idalia.

If a permit application is approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, dozen of these artificial reefs will be hanging below docks surrounding Roberts Bay in Venice providing habitat to fish and shrimp, and algae, the latter of which will help cleanse water as it passes through the structure

Venice community groups hoping to install dozens of floating reefs under docks in Roberts Bay

Several community groups in Venice are asking the state for permission to install dozens of floating reefs underneath people’s docks to provide fish habitat and help clean coastal seawater.

Donating a kidney can carry insurance side effects.

Give An Organ And Get Health Insurance Headaches

Living donors of kidneys and other organs face can face difficulties with health costs, if they're uninsured. Recipients' coverage can take care of most acute problems. But some medicines and tests may not be part of the deal.

Fraud alert: New victims surface in jury duty appearance scam

A claim of failing to appear for alleged jury duty is part of a new round of telephone scams emerging in Southwest Florida.

Lee County gets $25 Million via Florida's Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program

Lee County will be the recipient of a $25 million bridge loan to Lee County through the Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program. The program was created in a Special Legislative Session earlier this year and is administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to support government operations that may have been impacted by hurricanes Ian or Nicole.

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