I’ll agree with the U.S. Coast Guard on this one: “There’s no excuse not to wear a lifejacket on the water!”

A thrilling helicopter operation demonstration had armed men rappelling onto the roof of a decommissioned maximum security prison during the launch of the new Force Center …

GAINESVILLE — Florida 4-H now has virtual 4-H Clubs dealing with a variety of topics.

TALLAHASSEE — Since reporting started in March, 11,650 Floridians and 150 non-residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died according to the Florida Department of Health report updated …

TALLAHASSEE — Since reporting started in March, 11,915 Floridians and 152 non-residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died according to the Florida Department of Health report updated …

TALLAHASSEE — Since reporting started in March, 12,115 Floridians and 154 nonresidents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died, according to the Florida Department of Health report updated …

Hendry County felony/DUI arrests for Aug. 31 through Sept 6 include: • Thomas Eugene Cherry, 36, Immokalee, was arrested by Hendry County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Deputy M. Afonso on …

IMMOKALEE – Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the area of Edenfield Way in Immokalee at 1:12 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 in reference to a disturbance. Deputies arrived …

NAPLES – After a suspension of jury trials that has lasted for seven months, jury trials will slowly and cautiously resume in Collier County beginning in October.

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FHSAA votes to start sports on Aug. 24 On Aug. 14 the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) board of directors voted 11-5 to approve the start of high school sports in the state.

NBA sees seven of the eight first-round matchups set LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The NBA playoff bracket is nearly set. Wednesday’s results filled in five of what were the six unknown matchups for Round 1 of the postseason, which starts next …

Florida High School Athletic Association is working on options for start of sports The Florida High School Athletic Association is currently working on three options for schools ahead of the tentative start of sports around the state.

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