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Peanut Butter Challenge spreads statewide
The Peanut Butter Challenge, an annual jar collection that launched in the Florida Panhandle in 2012, is expanding statewide in the wake of Hurricane Sally. more
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Ways to stay safe and have this fun this fall amidst a pandemic
Creating community during COVID-19Fall celebrations, such as Halloween and Día de los Muertos, often include crowded parties and other large gatherings of families and friends that may put … more
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EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK — Betty Osceola looks out over the “River of Grass.”
One-time, cut-rate opportunity for Everglades ‘Eco Preservation Tour’
A very unique alternative activity is being offered in South Florida on Election Day of this troubled year of 2020, down deep in the Everglades, out of West Miami. more
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Students First - Honoring the Migrant Teacher of the Year
This week's Florida Exemplary Migrant award winner is Olga Martinez, who was named the 2020 Migrant Teacher/Educator of the Year. more
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Immokalee Shelter hosts Peace Parade
Downtown Immokalee got a colorful surprise around 5 p.m., Oct. 19, as The Shelter for Abused Women & Children held a Peace Parade down main street. more
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Paychecks for Patriots hiring event planned
Paycheck for Patriots events will be occurring across Florida from Nov. 4 – 15. CareerSource Southwest Florida will host a virtual hiring event for the 2020 Florida Paychecks for Patriots … more
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Guest Commentary - Domestic Violence Awareness Month
On Sept. 4, 2020, Cindy Peel was found stabbed to death in her upscale home in the City of Naples. Officials reported she was killed by her husband, Robert Barnes, who then took his own life with a knife. more
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UF/IFAS Extension works with FDACS to help farmworkers stay safe from COVID
UF/IFAS Extension experts are communicating with agricultural workers to connect them with COVID-19 free testing more
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Numbers should be visible in the dark to make it easier for emergency responders to find your house.
Display your address! It’s the law!
Whether mail is delivered to your home or you use a post office box, your address must be clearly posted on your property. more
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Marc Sijan’s Standing Barefoot Sculpture.
Captivating sculpture finds new home, funds new educational opportunities
Bargain hunters recognize that resale stores offer opportunities to score great deals on furniture, clothing and accessories. Now, art collectors are experiencing the same sense of euphoria when … more
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Ancient oak hammocks grace the landscape at XL Ranch Lightsey Cove on Lake Istokpoga. Many rare and endangered species such as native orchids are also found on the property. The native Florida Tampa butterfly orchid, shown here, is rare and cannot be harvested from the wild.
Conservation Florida secured funding to protect 537 acres for rare and endangered species
With exceptional habitat, such as wet prairie, scrub, and cutthroat grass, this property is a high protection priority. more
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Kat McNabb, Guadalupe Resale Shop
Captivating sculpture finds new home, funds new educational opportunities
Bargain hunters recognize that resale stores offer opportunities to score great deals on furniture, clothing and accessories. more
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Volunteers from Arthrex dig into landscaping at The Immokalee Foundation’s program offices
Team members from Arthrex recently volunteered their time, and green thumbs, to help beautify the outdoor space at The Immokalee Foundation’s program offices in Immokalee. more
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The Immokalee Foundation serves nearly 1,400 students each year.
The Immokalee Foundation needs votes as a State Farm Neighborhood assist top 200 final
The Immokalee Foundation needs online votes from the public through Oct. 2 for a chance to win a $25,000 grant from State Farm, which selected the foundation as a Top 200 Finalist in a national competition. more
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COVID-19 innovation: Pathways launches Virtual VPK program to keep Immokalee students on track for success
Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee is pleased to announce that the center has launched a pilot program to provide Virtual Voluntary Pre-kindergarten (VPK) education to engage Collier County’s most vulnerable children. more
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Ave Maria law’s “Profiles in Ethical Leadership” has virtual event series
NAPLES — On Wednesday, Sept. 23, at noon, U.S. Congressman from the 19th Congressional District of Florida Francis Rooney, and former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See from 2005-2008, will open the Law School’s signature event series entitled, “Profiles in Ethical Leadership” hosted by Ave Maria School of Law President and Dean, Kevin Cieply. more
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4-H offers virtual clubs
GAINESVILLE — Florida 4-H now has virtual 4-H Clubs dealing with a variety of topics. more
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As organic food sales soar, growers look to essential oils to suppress pests, diseases
A team of UF/IFAS scientists will work with a team of researchers nationwide to study whether essential oils really can work to help thwart pests and diseases on organic fruits and vegetables. more
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Girls Scouts offers virtual taste of programs
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA — As families grapple with the uncertainty surrounding the new school year, the local Girl Scout council is reassuring parents that Girl Scouting is alive and well, with fun, … more
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How toxic is the air from red tide today?
FWC grants UF scientists $200K to develop new technology By Lourdes RodriguezUF/IFAS DAVIE — Two University of Florida scientists are the recipients of a $200,000 grant from the Florida … more
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