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The EVERGLADES – Federal and state officials gathered near the Tamiami Trail on Oct. 21 for the groundbreaking of the first contract in the Central Everglades Planning Project.
Corps breaks ground on Central Everglades Planning Project
State and federal officials gathered at the S-333 water control structure on the Tamiami Trail on Oct. 21 to celebrate the start of work on the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP), which will increase the capacity to move water from Lake Okeechobee to Everglades National Park (ENP). more
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SBA and Treasury announce simpler PPP forgiveness for loans of $50,000 or less
On Oct. 12, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. more
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SFWMD prepared for potential heavy rainfall
Stalled front forecast to drop several inches of rain in South Florida; residents and communities urged to stay prepared during storm season more
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Picture is an aerial view of Water Conservation Area 3A.
Corps awards $81 million in construction contracts for Everglades restoration
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District, awarded four construction contracts for ecosystem restoration in south Florida in the past week, valued at more than $81 million. more
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FLHSMV releases new design of Support Law Enforcement specialty license plate
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is pleased to announce that the newly redesigned Support Law Enforcement specialty license plate is now … more
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Collier County supervisor of elections begins first mailing of domestic vote-by-mail ballots
The Collier County Supervisor of Elections Office started sending the first mailing of requested Vote-by-Mail ballots to stateside voters on Sept. 24, for the upcoming general election. more
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Deadlines to register for an Economic Impact Payment are just around the corner
Federal benefit recipients who don’t normally have a filing requirement but do have qualifying children must register by Wednesday, Sept. 30, to receive a $500 catch-up payment per child. more
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Collier County Courthouse will be closed in observance of Yom Kippur Sept. 28,
n observance of Yom Kippur, the Collier County Courthouse, 3315 Tamiami Trail E. in Naples, will be closed on Monday, Sept. 28. more
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Collier County Courthouse closed in observance of Yom Kippur
In observance of Yom Kippur, the Collier County Courthouse, 3315 Tamiami Trail E., Naples, will be closed on Monday, Sept. 28, in accordance with the 20th Judicial Circuit holiday schedule. more
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President Donald J. Trump approves Florida Emergency Declaration
FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement state and local response efforts to the emergency conditions in the area … more
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Your business can help the census
Having an accurate census count is important to our community, and local businesses can help make this happen. Celia and Joe Ward-Wallace, who own South LA Cafe, are passionate … more
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IRS highlights higher penalties for some tax returns filed after Sept. 14
WASHINGTON — On Sept. 10, the Internal Revenue Service urged individuals who owe taxes but have not yet filed for 2019 to act now to avoid larger penalties that, by law, start after Sept. … more
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Steube joins president to celebrate Florida environmental initiatives
JUPITER. - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) joined President Donald Trump on his visit to Jupiter on Sept. 8 to discuss water quality issues and initiatives in the Everglades and across … more
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Tips for taxpayers who need to file an amended tax return
The IRS will correct common errors during processing. However, there are certain situations in which a taxpayer may need to file an amended return to make a correction. Taxpayers can now file … more
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Contract awarded for completion of Tamiami Trail Next Steps Project
HOMESTEAD – The Trump Administration announced Sept. 2 the contract has been awarded to allow for the second and final phase of the Tamiami Trail Next Steps Project to begin. The Florida … more
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Fish Rules App expanded to include freshwater regulations
TALLAHASSEE – The wait is over! Fish Rules App now includes freshwater fishing regulations. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is excited to announce that their … more
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FWC rules reduce the risks to Florida deer
TALLAHASSEE – Currently, Florida is one of 24 states where chronic wasting disease, or CWD, has NOT been detected. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is continuing its … more
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Corps announces public scoping meetings and public comment for Biscayne Bay and Southeastern Everglades Ecosystem Restoration study (BBSEER)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District announces two public scoping meetings and the opening of the public scoping comment period for the Biscayne Bay and Southeastern Everglades … more
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Governor DeSantis has order issued to lift visitation restrictions at long-term care facilities
TALLAHASSEE — On Sept. 1, at Governor DeSantis’ direction, Florida Division of Emergency Management Director and State Coordinating Officer Jared Moskowitz issued an Emergency Order that … more
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It’s much easier to complete the census than it used to be
OKEECHOBEE — Imagine the difficulty involved in counting every person in the United States in 1790, the year the U.S. first completed a census of the entire country. At that time, United States … more
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