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Healthcare Network to begin renovations on Marion E. Fether Medical Center

Healthcare Network, a nonprofit health center working to ensure primary care is accessible...

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...

President Biden approves emergency declaration for Florida

On Monday, Aug. 28, FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made...

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Wildlife & Environment

Florida panther mortality update Sept. 18

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

USACE announces Project Delivery Team Meeting for CEPP Operational Plan

The purpose of CEPP is to improve the quantity, quality, timing, and distribution of water flows...

Florida panther mortality Sept. 1 update

The remains of a 2–3-month-old, female Florida panther (UCFP443) were collected on...

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Schools

Move forward with FSW Fall 2023 Open Houses

Prospective students, their families and the community are invited to attend to learn how...

Books for Collier Kids receives 4-Star Charity Navigator rating

Books for Collier Kids (BCK), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a steady stream...

The Immokalee Foundation Announces Co-Chairs for their 2024 Charity Classic Gala

The Immokalee Foundation is pleased to announce that last year’s event co-chairs...

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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

FFVA announces Class 13 of emerging leaders program

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

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

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

USDA and NASA advance exploration and science

The agreement affirms the two agencies’ interest in continuing their longstanding partnership on...

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Government

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.

Open House and Project Delivery Team Meeting for WERP postponed

JACKSONVILLE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District and our partners at the South Florida Water Management District have POSTPONED the Open House and Western Everglades …

USACE announces WERP Delivery Team Meeting on Aug. 31 in Immokalee

Members of the public (PUBLIC) are welcome to attend the government agency PDT meeting...

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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...
- 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...
- SFWMD-managed lands temporarily closing in preparation of Hurricane Idalia
  
  The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is temporarily closing SFWMD-managed lands in Collier, Lee and...

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