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An Ave Maria man who formerly served as a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer at the Naples Airport has been sentenced to prison on charges of stealing cash from international passengers.

A Fort Myers high school student has published a book. And it’s not her first foray into the publishing business.

The Florida Division of Emergency Management will host a hurricane recovery town hall from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 18 at Sonshine Baptist Church on Veterans Boulevard in Port Charlotte.Residents can also sign up to attend virtually: www.tinyurl.com/TownHallDec18.

The Education Department says it's keeping a close eye on 556 colleges and universities that do a poor job of complying with federal regulations and handling federal financial aid.

Residents of Sanibel have wondered why the stormwater system on the island has not prevented flooding this year.

Rachael Loukonen and Trent Reichling of Fort Myers, have been appointed to serve as judges on the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court.The appointments were made late Wednesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

As the weather cools down and the leaves turn brown, many cultures observe harvest in the fall. In the Jewish faith, Sukkot is a way to give thanks this time of year.

In response to a sharp rise in antisemitism, communities are coming together to find solutions. A workshop organized by the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples focused on exploring ways to foster safer environments for students.

Work on the Burnt Store Isles widening project started on Jan. 17 with the project expected to run to June 2.Punta Gorda officials said that the contractor is currently mobilizing equipment and materials to the staging area with work on turning soil as early as February 3.

The Florida Highway Patrol said a Cape Coral man told troopers he was a CIA agent when the pickup he was riding in, which sported flashing red and blue emergency lights, was stopped Thursday on I-75 in Collier County.