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Estero wreck causes severe damage to car, power box affecting signal at intersection

A traffic crash in Estero caused severe damage to both a car and a roadside power box and sent the driver to the hospital.

 

Jet ski, boat rentals can't use Cape Coral park boat ramps

Some commercial jet ski and boat rental businesses use Cape Coral's park boat ramps to conduct business; now they won't be able to.

 

How do you become a US citizen? How many in Florida take the exam? What you should know

In fiscal year 2022, there were 970,000 new U.S. citizens. It's the highest number of naturalized citizens in almost 15 years.

 

Death row convict Joseph Zieler says lawyers deserved elbowing; didn't defend him well

Joseph Zieler, sentenced to death in the 1990 slayings of Robin Cornell and Lisa Story, may take a secret to his grave, his counsel theorizes.

 

Lehigh Acres man accepts plea deal, will spend over 1 year in prison in fatal stabbing

A Lehigh Acres man was sentenced for a fatal stabbing after he and a neighbor argued about him feeding stray animals.

 

Powerball winner in California gets $1.08 billion. $720 million Mega Millions still up for grabs

There's still a very large Mega Millions jackpot up for grabs: $720 million with a cash option of $369.6 million. Next chance to win is July 21, 2023!

 

Troopers apprehend Lehigh Acres man exceeding 120 mph on I-75, manipulating headlights

An attempted traffic stop on Interstate 75, which led the driver to exceed 120 mph as he repeatedly flashed his headlights, resulted in his arrest on several charges.

 

The News-Press, Naples Daily News journalists win national, regional, state awards

All journalists and editors from both newsrooms covered the aftermath of Ian around the clock for days, including some whose own homes were destroyed.

 

Suffolk Construction combats industry challenges in Florida. Here's how.

From deploying artificial intelligence to hiring more women, Suffolk Construction is finding ways to deal with industry challenges, including a labor crunch.

 

Florida needs construction workers to keep up with growth: What the data shows

93 percent of Florida construction companies have open craft positions, survey says. Roofers are in huge demand, as well as glaziers

 

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