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Florida Severe Weather Outlook for February 28: SPC Highlights Central and South Florida for...

FLORIDA — A developing frontal boundary could trigger scattered storms across parts of the peninsula later Saturday, with the Storm Prediction Center outlining areas of concern mainly across central and southern sections of the state. SPC Highlights Central and South Florida for Saturday. The Severe Weather Outlook...
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Red Knights’ Thompson, Hernandez and Lucas earn regional wrestling titles; Vikings’ Sweitzer 1A-3 chanp

Region 2A-3 At Charlotte High School, Punta Gorda. Team: Charlotte 196.5, North Fort Myers 144, Braden River 135.5, Riverdale 128, Port Charlotte 104, Mariner 72.5, Parrish 68.5, Barron Collier 63, Manatee 56, Dixie Hollins 52, Osceola Fundamental 52, Bonita Springs 49, Pinellas Park 47, Fort Myers 45, Gulf Coast...
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23rd annual Sam Galloway, Jr. & Friends Soup Kitchen Benefit set for March 5

A local non-profit that helps fight hunger in the area will host its biggest event of the year next week. Community Cooperative will hold its 23rd annual Sam Galloway, Jr. & Friends Soup Kitchen Benefit on Thursday, March 5, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Each year, local restaurants prepare and...
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Ag Day will shine a light on the agricultural portion of the expo March...

A major component for the Lee County Southwest Florida Ag Expo continues to be for the youth. Ag Day will shine a light on the agricultural portion of the expo on Saturday, March 7. The doors open at 11 a.m. for the market animal auction, the livestock auction. Lainey Fisher...
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From the Archives: Barron Collier and the company he keeps

The county’s namesake, Barron Gift Collier , was an advertising entrepreneur who became the largest private landowner and developer in Florida, as well as the owner of a chain of hotels, bus lines, several banks, newspapers, a telephone company and a steamship line. Barron Collier Companies remains alive and well in...
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Millions raised at SWFL Food, Wine Fest live auction in Lee County

The 2026 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest raised a whopping $3 million. It kicked off Feb. 27 and culminated with a Grand Tasting event Feb. 28 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs. Southwest Florida Children’s Charities, Inc.'s “Your Passport Awaits: Destination Hope” was the...
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Fishing with Capt. George Tunison | Be careful and boat smart when there are...

If you take stock in these sorts of predictions, the weather folks are calling for a well needed warm-up over the next several days and possibly some really needed sprinkles. Both Saturday and Sunday start with negative tides (-0.6 Saturday morning at Pineland) and chilly water with a high tide at 2 p.m.
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Florida Man Won $1 Million in Scratch-Off Game

A Florida man won a $1 million scratch-off game prize at the lottery’s Fort Myers district office. The Florida Lottery recently announced that Milton Shackleford of Arcadia won $1 million in the Triple Red 777 scratch-off game. The Florida man chose to receive his winnings in a single, lump-sum...
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Trenton Records Highest Foreclosure Rate Among US Cities

Among U.S. metro areas with populations of 200,000 or more, Trenton recorded the nation’s worst foreclosure rate in January 2026, with one filing for every 1,087 housing units, according to ATTOM, a leading U.S. property data platform and analytics provider. Nationwide, there were a total of 40,534 U.S. properties...
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Trooper Michael Diego ‘was tip of spear’ in SW Florida law enforcement

Florida Highway Patrol officer Michael Diego had high expectations for his career, with co-workers thinking he'd eventually lead their way. Hundreds of family members, friends and law enforcement officers gathered in Naples on Feb. 28 his funeral services instead. Diego, 28, died after suffering a medical emergency...

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