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In southwest Florida, communities are fighting with the growing fentanyl crisis. The powerful synthetic opioid has become increasingly prevalent, leading to a surge in overdoses. In response, local organizations and law enforcement are increasing efforts to address the crisis and support affected individuals.

A lawsuit unsealed Thursday in a Florida federal court claims one of the state's most prominent and politically connected families — the Colliers — lied to state officials and covered up a hazardous waste site contaminated with lethal Creosote. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, Fort Myers, alleges claims by Sonja Eddings Brown — described as a longtime aide to family matriarch Parker Collier and a "whistleblower" — that the Colliers bamboozled the state of Florida into paying $30 million for a site near Everglades National Park while concealing the fact that it was contaminated with lethal hazardous waste.

A precautionary boil water notice has been lifted for the 312 addresses affected by a water line break in the vicinity of McGregor Boulevard and San Roberto Circle.A boil water alert was issued for that area after an outside contractor hit a 6” water line at about 3 p.m. Thursday. City officials said the leak was small, but the isolation process required impacted several neighborhoods in the vicinity of the break.

Lee County’s Clerk and Comptroller Kevin Karnes and Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell are offering a free class on the property assessment and dispute process Thursday, Aug. 7 from 2-3 p.m. at the Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library on SW 39th Terrace in Cape Coral.

Charlotte County business owners and entrepreneurs can take advantage of free, one-on-one consulting sessions hosted by Florida Gulf Coast University’s Florida Small Business Development Center.

North Collier Fire Control and Rescue recently made some changes that it hopes will enhance emergency response in the area. WGCU’s Cary Barbor has details.

From Monday, July 21, through Friday, August 8, inspection crews will conduct a smoke test of sewer lines in neighborhoods throughout the island.The test includes a physical survey of the City of Sanibel wastewater collection system and involves opening manholes on streets and easements.

A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew medevac'd a 77-year-old fishing boat captain Sunday experiencing stroke-like symptoms while in the Gulf about 138 miles southwest of Sanibel Island.The man was safely transported to Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers.

Trump and Harris didn't directly interact while he was in the White House and she was in the Senate. She debated fellow vice presidential candidate Mike Pence in 2020.