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One of two Southwest Florida youths advanced Wednesday to semifinal competition being held Wednesday night in the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Black Birders Week 2025 runs Sunday thru May 31 with the theme "The Sparrow Family."The annual week is organized by “The Black AF In STEM Collective” – a group which “seeks to support, uplift, and amplify Black Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics professionals in natural resources and the environment through professional development, career connection, and community engagement.”

The Naples Zoo today announced the birth of two endangered ring-tailed lemurs, born on March 25. Parents, PJ and Julien, were genetically matched by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums cooperatively managed Species Survival Plan Program.

After months of navigating single-lane traffic, motorists traveling to and from Pine Island again can use two lanes on the Little Pine Island Bridge.The use of the two-lanes marking a major milestone in the recovery and reconstruction efforts following extensive damage caused by Hurricane Ian in 2022. This change is expected to reduce congestion; however, drivers should still anticipate possible delays.

Audubon’s Everglades Science Center team is calling on bird enthusiasts across the state to search for Roseate Spoonbills and report banded birds on this form.Nearly 3,000 birds have been banded since 2003. Each band sighting will win a special sticker and contribute to critical population data for this iconic Florida species.

One of the most well-known and popular retail fireworks companies in the United States has put fireworks production on pause. Phantom Fireworks, which has permanent outlets across Southwest Florida and other parts of the state, and erects temporary tents during the Fourth of July season, is getting blasted by the 145 percent tariff placed on Chinese goods by President Trump.

There is some relief for the many Southwest Florida business owners still navigating hurricane insurance claims and facing urgent rebuilding needs.Just in time for Small Business Week (May 4-10), the Small Business Administration has extended a critical 60-day grace period for Hurricane Helene and Milton survivors to apply for disaster recovery assistance.

The National Association of Letter Carriers conducting nation's largestsingle-day food drive this Saturday.

Governor Ron DeSantis Wednesday put his signature on two bills that will impact Lee County.The legislation signed into law involves single-member voting districts and a mosquito control consolidation.

Naples Botanical Garden is conducting a prescribed fire on approximately 2 acres in the facility's preserve, beginning late Tuesday morning and lasting several hours. Fire-certified garden staff will monitor the area into the evening and the following days to ensure no hot spots go undetected.