As aid trickles to some Hurricane Ian victims, Sarasota County group seeks leadership role
After Hurricane Ian victims have waited two-plus years for help, a United Way-led nonprofit says it can do the job faster and for less money.
The Mikko Rantanen Era lasted 42 days. The Hurricanes can still relegate it to a footnote.
After the way Mikko Rantanen played Thursday night, the Hurricanes really had no choice but to cut their losses and hope his ...
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Fort Myers Beach Council moves food truck park to second hearing
The food truck park proposed on seven-tenths of an acre just seven and a half feet from the pool of the Pelican Watch condo ...
Under the Dome: How will NC avoid repeat of post-hurricane rebuilding delays, lawmakers ask
Gov Ops is short for the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations, and on Thursday, the commission’s ...
6-year-old Liam died in an NC street race crash. Lawmakers want felonies for future racers
Permanently revoked driver’s licenses and felony charges could soon follow reckless drivers, street racers and hit-and-run ...
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Fort Myers Beach hires traffic safety firm
Following a call by Fort Myers Beach Mayor Dan Allers for town staff to search for a security firm to handle traffic issues ...
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Bay Fest invites the community to the coast to learn about conservation efforts
Held at The Bay, the event showcased local environmental organizations working to improve the health of the Sarasota Bay area ...
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Lee County hospital sells for $32M to Nashville health care group
In the week's top commercial real estate news, a refurbished Hilton opens in Fort Myers, a Tampa retailer built on ...
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Former Sarasota mayor recalls family's history of military service
Willie Charles Shaw has worn many hats. He’s served in the U.S. Air Force, an employee of the U.S. Postal Service and a city ...
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Architects focus on resiliency for new island fire station in Lee County
A Cape Coral firm designing a new fire house on Pine Island is looking to make sure it can withstand the worst of hurricanes ...
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Ian Jackson snaps out of slump, Jae'Lyn Withers steps up in UNC basketball win at Syracuse
UNC freshman Ian Jackson led the Tar Heels with 23 points ... Rodd Baxley covers Duke, North Carolina and N.C. State for The Fayetteville Observer as part of the USA TODAY Network.
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State GOP legislators warn Minnesota Republicans in Congress against slashing Medicaid
More than a dozen Republican state legislators warned U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer and other Minnesota party members in Congress against making deep Medicaid cuts, writing in a pointed letter that ...