By: Kara Tyler-Julian With its unique and beautiful ecosystems, Southwest Florida is likewise home to many unique and beautiful animal species. Many people flock to southwest Florida to enjoy the ample birding opportunities offered here, though sadly, those opportunities are decreasing due to habitat loss and climate change (shifting migratory bird patterns). Nonetheless, the area […]
By: Mike Welch At this writing NOAA indicates an historic number of storms that will develop this year due to warmer climate conditions in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. These past few years have been tragic for many citizens in Florida – Hurricane Irma in 2017 and just recently Hurricane Ian. The lesson of […]
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno Often referred to as the “Crime Triangle,” three elements must exist for a crime to occur: An individual’s desire and willingness to commit a crime A target/victim of said crime The opportunity to commit the crime As residents, we have no control over the behavioral choices of another individual. Nor do […]
Garvin Injury Law, a leading personal injury law firm based in Fort Myers, Florida, proudly announces the recent addition of attorney Casey Gartland to their distinguished litigation department. Renowned for its commitment to providing exceptional client-centered and results-driven legal representation to secure favorable outcomes for its clients, Garvin Injury Law continues to press forward with […]
By: James Kennedy When the Alva School let out for summer on the last day of May, Coach Michael Flaherty, a long-time Physical Education teacher, hung up his whistle for the final time. He and five of his six siblings were called to teach, following in their father’s footsteps. His extraordinary career started 42 years […]
By: Butch Swank I believe the home insurance market is healing. In 2020, when it became apparent that the home insurance market was in dire trouble, our agency took great pains to inform our homeowner clients what we saw coming down the pike. In short, we said these roofing lawsuits are beginning to really hurt […]
By: Kara Tyler-Julian One of southwest Florida’s lesser-known native creatures is the eastern Spotted Skunk, known scientifically as Spilogale putorius. Most people who live in this area know of this animal’s existence based upon the distinct olfactory experience of smelling their undeniable odor after passing a deceased skunk on the side of the road, but […]
By: Pat Whitehall As a guest Tuesday evening at the Lehigh Acres VFW, Post 4174, DAV meeting, I was both impressed and thankful for being there. A complimentary dinner was served first, then the meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. As with any meeting at the VFW, the Chaplain led us in prayer […]
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno You may have received this text message or one very similar: “We’ve detected a $3.95 charge for your recent usage of the Florida Express Lanes. To avoid extra fees, please settle your balance today. Click here to make your payment…” The text message appears legitimate, as does the attached link. The […]
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