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FSW’s Saturday Scholars: Success-Simplified

Recognizing the growing demand for a seamless blend of work and education...

Water shortage warning issued for Lee and Collier Counties

The South Florida Water Management District issued a Water Shortage Warning for Collier and Lee counties …

Support hospitalized children through ‘Holiday Round Up’ for CMS

Heading into the holiday season, it’s natural for children to start dreaming...

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Wildlife & Environment

How safe is rain barrel water quality in South Florida? UF/IFAS experts explain

Much more than a garden trend, rain barrels are an eco-friendly long-term solution...

USACE hosts a Virtual Project Delivery Team Meeting Nov. 1

USACE and SFWMD will provide an update on the status of the Western Everglades Restoration Project.

Florida panther mortality update Sept. 18

The remains of a 2–3-year-old, male Florida panther (UCFP444) were collected...

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Schools

Collier Community Foundation Provides $15,000 Grant to Immokalee Foundation’s Child Literacy Program

The Immokalee Foundation is pleased to announce it has received a $15,000 grant from the Collier Community Foundation. These funds will support the Foundation’s …

Microsoft kicks off TechSpark Immokalee Program with Career Panel for students

TechSpark Immokalee is a two-year pilot program aimed at bridging the gap...

Junior Achievement awarded $40,000 Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation grant

Southwest Florida’s middle and high school students will be better prepared to transition...

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Harvard Law School hails Fair Food Program as model for human rights

Monday, June 26

Thirty years ago, farmwork in Immokalee was laden with abuse at virtually every turn.

Seminole Casino Hotel celebrates summer with ‘21 Club’ restaurant specials

Friday, June 16

Beginning June 19, Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee is celebrating summer with new “21 Club” specials...

The Immokalee Foundation’s Class of 2023 is on the move

Wednesday, June 28

The Immokalee Foundation’s impact on the IHS Class of 2023 is significant.

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Agriculture

Enjoy Florida-grown foods at Thanksgiving and through the holidays

When you’re giving thanks this Thanksgiving, consider that much of your food grew in the Sunshine State...

UF hopes to speed solutions to citrus greening & other crop diseases

University of Florida scientists plan to utilize $2 million from an initiative...

FFVA announces Class 13 of emerging leaders program

Administered by the Florida Specialty Crop Foundation, the creation of the Emerging Leader Development Program...

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Government

Gov. DeSantis strengthens Florida’s commitment to abused and neglected children

Funding for the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office in Governor DeSantis’ Focus on....

Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend

Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend. Standard time returns at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5.

Rich Scott was in Clewiston on Sept. 8, 2023.

Scott asks officials, public to speak out against hate

Florida Senator Rick Scott says everyone should speak out against hate speech.

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President Biden approves Major Disaster Declaration for Florida

WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement state and local recovery efforts …

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Nation & World

Baptism highlights second day of convention at Hertz Arena

Thousands will look on as Caleb joins other congregants who will also be fully immersed in the baptismal pool...

Nurses fight conspiracy theories along with coronavirus

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HURRICANE NEWS

- AAA provides insurance advice for Florida residents recovering from Hurricane Idalia
  
  The Auto Club Group is providing advice to help residents who may have suffered either wind or flood damage...
- DOH-Collier issues precautionary swim advisory
  
  The Florida Department of Health in Collier County is advising the public not to enter the water due to the possible increased risk...
- DCF released SNAP early due to Hurricane Idalia
  
  On Aug. 29, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) will be releasing SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits early...

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