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MURDOCK — The Charlotte County Commission will send a second letter to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection about continued concerns of SLD Landfill’s odor and air pollution.

The numbers speak for themselves. Through July, a record 748 homes were sold in Babcock Ranch, marking a 29% increase from 2025, with March setting a single month record of 138 sales. RCLCO Real Estate Consulting ranked Babcock Ranch No. 4 among the country’s top-selling master-planned communities in its mid-year 2026

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County Mosquito Control is resuming aerial spraying operations in the Estero Bay and Bunche Beach preserves after Fort Myers Beach Mosquito Control signed an agreement, providing relief to residents who have endured months of mosquito infestations. John Heitmann, who lives near Estero Bay, shared

Most hospital-insurer disputes end the same way. Both sides negotiate until the last minute, issue reassuring public statements about ongoing talks, and eventually reach a deal. The patient gets a letter, worries for a few weeks, and the network status never actually changes. Lee Health’s dispute with UnitedHealthcare

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A man was arrested in Cape Coral on September 3 after being accused of hitting a mailbox while driving under the influence. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, officers responded to reports of a crash at the intersection of Miramar Street and Vincennes Street at around 7:19 p.m.

The property will also be checked annually for three years.

The Florida Board of Governors voted Thursday to prohibit undocumented students from enrolling at competitive state public universities starting in the 2027–28 academic year. The measure amends Regulation 6.001 General Admission, which regulates admissions for non-U.S. citizens and non-permanent residents. Under the ne

On the hardest days, Logan Stryker found a way to make people smile. The story of this remarkable 10-year-old boy and his two-year battle with a rare form of bone cancer is heartbreaking. But Logan’s parents, Rachel and Scott Stryker, want him to be remembered for the life he lived, the people he loved, and the differe

SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Unico Ristorante Italiano is another Sizzle Dining destination where every meal throughout September helps support Gulf Coast kids through Blessings in a Backpack. Jason Drew was there 'Gulfcoasting' as owner Giuseppe Manco cooked up a storm, showcasing both their two‑course lunch and three‑cou

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff's Office is equipping deputies with real-time translation technology for body cameras. The new artificial intelligence feature is designed to improve communication in the field. The Axon body camera can translate more than 50 languages during calls. LCSO started rolling out the