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In the aftermath of a Supreme Court ruling last year, advocates worry that jurisdictions are quietly making changes to disenfranchise minorities. A training program is designed to counter that.

In the area, berry fields have become small lakes, leaving workers without jobs, food and, in some cases, housing.

Dorlisa, a popular Greek name meaning vision and Gift of God, has been living at the Gulf Coast Humane Society shelter in Fort Myers for more than a year, unusual for the majority of animals that pass through the no-kill facility. Her breed, pitbull/terrier mix, goes against her since many Lee County rentals and HOAs have breed and weight restrictions.

Eight races for the House of Representatives still remain unresolved, almost a week after the midterm elections. But why are the races are still too close to call, and what will it mean for the balance of power in the House of Representatives?

The state CFO's regular unclaimed property announcement took on a wee bit o' the Irish this year. Florida has more than $28 million in unclaimed property from people with the names of gold, lucky, green and more… have you searched lately?And if the state database isn't enough there is a listing available for Lee County unclaimed property as well.

Is artificial intelligence a viable tool in the fight against invasive species?UF/IFAS scientists are exploring that question on a small scale in a project using traps equipped with AI technology. For this study, the traps are targeting Argentine black and white tegus in Fort Pierce.Scientists hope these AI ‘smart traps’ will help suppress and remove an established population of these lizards that have quickly invaded this Treasure Coast city. St. Lucie county has become a hot spot for tegus over the last seven years.

Michael Phillips became the first man in the U.S. to be exonerated without requesting a review. DNA evidence from his conviction was tested by the Dallas County district attorney's integrity unit.

Connecting with others can be difficult in the digital age. But it was especially tough during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s when a Lee County student decided to break the barrier.

Authorities are investigating a shooting at Florida State University that killed two people and wounded six others. The suspect is hospitalized and is the son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy.

The immediate east-central coast of Florida has the chance for strong gusty winds, beach erosion, and other dangerous marine hazards.