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A Red Flag Warning has been issued for today due to critically low humidity with gusty winds resulting in elevated fire danger in areas of Southwest Florida.The National Weather Service issued the Fire Weather Warning for an area including Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota and Manatee counties from noon to 8 p.m. today.

A measles outbreak in the US calls for a refresher on how to stay healthy, for all ages.

Nurses have to take an exam to earn their professional licenses. The pass rate for Florida nurses is the lowest of all 50 states.

The South Florida Water Management District plans to conduct a 48-acre prescribed burn in the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW) Management Area in Collier County, Wednesday, February 12.

Sanibel's Natural Resources Department has been busy preparing for the final phase of the Lighthouse Beach renourishment project by preparing to plant nearly 30,000 pieces of dune vegetation. Yesterday, a team was out sorting, measuring, and preparing the area for plantings made on Thursday.

Sanibel hired an engineering firm to inspect, repair and make upgrades to storm water system. Community input is vital.

The South Florida Water Management District plans to conduct a 26-acre prescribed burn in the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW) Management Area in Lee County today.. The burn unit is in the CREW Management Area, approximately 6 miles west of SR 82 and 1.3 miles south of Corkscrew Road. Smoke may be visible in the area of the burn.

Monday, Feb. 3, is the deadline for City of Sanibel residents to register for the March 4 election for three council member positions and a Charter Amendment Referendum concerning council member vacancies.To participate in the upcoming election, individuals must be registered Florida voters and reside in the City of Sanibel.

Naples Zoo officials announced Friday morning that 16-year-old Masamba, their beloved African lion, had been humanely euthanized after suffering several age-related issues.