On June 29, with one day to spare before the beginning of the July 1 fiscal year, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the 2026-27 state budget. This budget was the result of a special legislative session in May. The additional session was necessary due to the lack of a budget agreement during the 2026 ...
To the editor: Captiva was my home for nearly 30 years, and the Captiva Erosion Prevention District (CEPD) has been an important part of my public service and professional life. I have served the district in multiple capacities, worked with each of the administrators mentioned in article ...
To the editor: The Florida citrus industry is in free fall. In 2004, before the arrival of citrus greening, Florida had 748,000 acres of healthy, thriving citrus groves. Today, after being ravaged for two decades by the bacteria carried by the invasive Asian citrus psyllid, we have 274,000 ...
The electoral process is foundational to our constitutional republic. For nearly two and a half centuries, Americans have upheld this process by exercising their right to vote. As we celebrate 250 years of America this Fourth of July, let us all get excited about exercising this constitutional ...
In a letter sent on June 18 to Congressional representatives, including Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody and Congressman Byron Donalds, the Committee of the Islands (COTI) urged full funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Ocean Observatories Initiative ...
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades' annual campaign to support local families, individuals and nonprofit partner agencies during times of need has been a mainstay in Southwest Florida for nearly 70 years. Residents, businesses and visitors alike have all taken part each year to provide vital ...
