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Mom's arrested, heroism, 'original snowbird,' more: SW FL authors' books run the gamut

The books offer a bit of everything, from a children's novel about an "original snowbird" that's a bird to how to cope with trauma and loss.

 

Game Balls: Top performers for Week 1 of the Southwest Florida high school football season

Which players did it the best on Thursday and Friday night plus full scores from action on Thursday and Friday and next week's schedule.

 

Hurricane season, Florida: Tropical Depression Ten to bring rain, here's how to track storm

On Aug. 27, Tropical Depression 10 was nearing tropical storm intensity. It is expected to strengthen into a hurricane over eastern Gulf of Mexico

 

Powerball numbers for Saturday, Aug. 26, as jackpot climbs to $345 million

Will a $2 Powerball ticket make you a millionaire? As they say, "it could happen to you." In a week, jackpot shot up from $264 million to $345 million

 

State activates emergency operations center team ahead of expected tropical storm

Invest 93L expected to become tropical storm by Tuesday or Wednesday in Gulf of Mexico

 

Hodges University shutting down by August 2024; no degree seeking enrollment this fall

Hodges will help students with transfer options who can't finish before closing.

 

DeSantis declares state of emergency for 33 counties, including Lee, to prep for Invest 93L

DeSantis, Florida Division of Emergency Management taking precautions to ensure communities are prepared, including those still recovering from Ian

 

When the family pet was dying, 'I just lost it.' What to do when it's time to say goodbye

Aug. 28 is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. Here's how to help children prepare for loss of a pet and how to remember them after they're gone.

 

Study: More than 90 percent of teachers spend out of pocket for back-to-school supplies

A new study found that 90% of teachers are spending to set up their classrooms as school begins. And 16% of teachers work a second job to support their education career.

 

Watch highlights of Naples' 43-12 win over Lehigh

The Naples High School football team defeated Lehigh 43-12 on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.

 

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