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Work is progressing on the installation of new decking for the Wilson Pigott Bridge — State Route 31.

Bonita Springs residents can safely dispose of household chemical waste such as paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and pool chemicals from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 2, at Bonita Springs Recreation Center.

Streamlined care now available at Salus Care for adults and children experiencing co-occurring substance use and mental health care crises.

Nearly 4,000 acres in Collier and Hendry counties are part of a nearly 35,000-acre package of what is labeled as critical conservation land approved for protection Wednesday.Additionally, approval of a permanent agricultural land conservation easement for a nearly 4,000-acre area in Charlotte County will help support Southwest Florida’s water resources.The approval came via Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet through the Florida Forever Program and legislative appropriations, marking a significant step in preserving the state’s natural heritage.

With frigid temperatures in the forecast and experienced in Southwest Florida, Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee and Hendry counties are opening shelters or providing warming locations. Cancellations remained high at Florida airports

The Lee County School System said Thursday that it has completed a review and disciplinary process for the student walkouts that occurred February 4-6 with the majority punishment being warnings and no credit for class assignments for those who took part.

After 12 years with the Southwest Florida Symphony, current CEO Amy Ginsburg has decided to leave the position effective June 30 to spend more time with her family as well as pursue other opportunities.The symphony, Lee County’s only fully professional orchestra and the fourth oldest in the state, announced the departure Monday.

April saw nearly 1.2 million passengers go through Southwest Florida International Airport, an increase from the April 2024 passenger count, but a decrease for year-over-year statistics.The Lee County Port Authority says that the April number – 1.178 million passengers -- was the second-best April in the history of the airport.

Fireworks can literally scare birds to death. Audubon Florida cautions Fourth of July revelers to be aware of the hazards of fireworks to small animals.

A new, four-year rate agreement for FPL approved by the Florida Public Service Commission Thursday will raise a typical 1,000-kWh residential customer's bill about two percent a month or about $2.50. The agreement sets rates for 2026 through 2029 and was developed in collaboration with a coalition of customer groups. The typical residential customer bill will go from the current $134.14 to $136.64.