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With Tropical Storm Helene is predicted to make landfall in Florida on Thursday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is urging all vessel owners to secure their watercraft before the storm reaches the coast.FWC Southwest Region Public Information Officer Bradley Johnson highlighted the importance of moving any vessel, from kayak to fishing boat, away from tidal waters and increasing security measures to limit damages. He offered crucial tips for those who are unable to trailer their boat.

Floodwaters are risks to more than just buildings. They can hurt humans, too.The Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) urges residents to be aware of the health risks associated with flooding. Skin contact with flood waters does not, by itself, pose a serious health risk. However, health hazards are a concern when waters are or become contaminated with bacteria or contain dangerous debris.

Producing Artistic Director Greg Longenhagen, General Manager Dianne Summers and Marketing Director Deb Jonsson watched on the news with alarm as 5.12 feet of river water surged into downtown Fort Myers Thursday night from Hurricane Helene. Fortunately, they found far less damage this time than the Rep suffered two years ago during Hurricane Ian

About 60 people watched the Tuesday night debate between former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris at the Boyd’s Community Center in Dunbar. Local fraternity and sorority chapters as well as community organizations organized and sponsored the event. Those who watched and listened to the lively debate shared their thoughts and reactions.

The Belle Theatre in Cape Coral is celebrating Broadway with a cabaret-style revue called “Encore.” One factor that makes “Encore” different from other Broadway revues is the effort Belle Theatre has made to cast some of this area’s favorite performers in unexpected roles … along with sprinkling in a handful of former stars who haven’t been on stage in a while.

You’ve probably been hearing plenty of reminders to register to vote for the November election before the deadline on Monday, October 7th. But where exactly can you register to vote in Southwest Florida?

Residents of The Brooks in Estero lost their appeal Wednesday to stop a 4-story apartment complex from being built at the northeast corner of Three Oaks Parkway and Coconut Road.Long Bay Partners LLC, Top-CR Associates LLC and PAC Estero Apartments plan to tear down the former Winn-Dixie grocery store at the Brooks Town Center to make room for the 137 high-end apartments.

Glynn Simmons, 71, was released in July after prosecutors agreed that key evidence in his case was not turned over to his defense lawyers. He is the longest imprisoned U.S. inmate to be exonerated.

Naples voters have been getting text messages and at first glance it appears as if they are coming from the Supervisor of Elections Office. They are not.

Despite a daily cleanup that leaves the post-parade landscape remarkably clean, uncaught beads dangle from tree limbs like Spanish moss and get ground into the mud under the feet of passers-by.