The House released its budget proposal late on Feb. 12 and the Senate released its proposed budget at 3 pm on Feb. 13. The $113.6 billion House spending plan is close to $1 billion below last year's final state budget of $114.8 billion. The Senate's budget proposal is $115 billion. Gov. Ron ...
To the editor: I want to both thank and congratulate you for your excellent, well worded editorial that appeared in the Feb. 4, 2026, issue of the Island Reporter titled “We cannot look away.” It referenced the extremely controversial shooting of two Minneapolis citizens by federal ICE ...
To the editor: You are correct, “We Should Not Look Away,” as the editorial published in the Feb 4, 2026, issue of the Island Reporter is titled. Rather, we need to look more closely. Most of us know that when a teacher sees two kids fighting, the teacher often sees the second, ...
To the editor: Kudos for taking a stand that will likely result in some negative feedback in the editorial published in the Feb 4, 2026, issue of the Island Reporter. My family has been coming to Sanibel for many, many years sine 1979. Never bought, so rented and splurged — bringing lots ...
Budget proposals were expected from both chambers last week but were postponed as they continue negotiating to move closer to alignment on their spending proposals. Several AI-related bills moved forward last week. SB 484 — Data Centers would set parameters for the Public Service Commission ...
For over 60 years, the Island Water Association (IWA) has provided safe, reliable drinking water to Sanibel and Captiva Islands. As a member-owned, non-profit utility serving these barrier islands since 1965, the IWA's mission has always been straightforward: deliver high-quality water and ...
