Local residents and tourists have something new to see when visiting Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve: 28 photos that won awards in the 2026 Friends Photo Contest are now on display in the Slough’s Interpretive Center. A total of 277 photos were submitted by 99 different people with 28 ...
The Southwest Florida Ag Expo had a strong opening weekend, attracting thousands of attendees. From the event start at 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday evening, more than 31,400 residents and visitors attended the 11-day festival at Mike Greenwell Regional Park in North Fort Myers. The 11-day ...
Update: As of 6 a.m., all lanes of Alligator Alley have reopened. Original post: Travel Advisory: Alligator Alley closed due to heavy smoke from wildfire Due to significantly reduced visibility from heavy smoke in the area, FDOT announced that all northbound and southbound lanes of ...
The Observation Towers at Rotary Park Environmental Center and Glover Bight Trail, 5505 Rose Garden Road, are temporarily closed for repairs. "At this time, there is no estimated reopening date. We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding as we work to ensure these popular ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, delivered on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, as transcribed by The Associated Press: ___ Speaker Johnson, Vice President Vance, first lady of the United States, second lady of the United States, members of Congress and my ...
The Republican-dominated Florida State House voted 80-30 to approve a bill which would seek to amend the state Constitution and exempt homesteaded properties in the state from paying non-school property taxes to municipalities, counties and other local government taxation authorities. The bill ...
