Florida toxic algae: Lake Okeechobee releases cause concerns about water quality, blooms

The volume of water is not concerning to many local environmental groups, but they do question the quality of water coming from the big lake.

      

 

 

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Perjury charge dismissed in Fort Myers man's evidence tampering case linked to hit-and-run

Daniel Sinclair is accused of destroying evidence, perjury and resisting an officer without violence in a fatal hit-and-run case.

      

 

 

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Opioids, timber, cancer on Florida Cabinet priority lists

The attorney general wants a task force on opioid addiction, the agriculture commissioner wants to help the timber industry and the CFO wants to help firefighters.

      

 

 

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Sanibel chef is semifinalist for Best Chef: South at James Beard Awards

Chef Melissa Donahue of Sweet Melissa's Cafe on Sanibel is a semifinalist for Best Chef: South in the James Beard Awards — the Oscars of the food world.

      

 

 

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Armed suspect accused of hiding in car and robbing Lehigh man faces multiple charges

Brandon Francisque, 23, was arrested Thursday in connection with a December robbery in Lehigh Acres.

      

 

 

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Fort Myers dad helps son get back cash, iPhone allegedly stolen at rap video shoot

A Fort Myers dad took matters into his own hands and recovered cash and an iPhone allegedly taken from his son by an acquaintance

      

 

 

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Endangered clouded leopard kittens born at Naples Zoo

Clouded leopard kittens are born with their eyes and ears closed. They typically open within 10 to 14 days. The kittens are being bottle-fed.

      

 

 

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