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9-Year-Old Girl Severely Hurt in Shark Attack in South Florida

Shark Attack · Boca Grande

9-Year-Old Girl Severely Hurt in Shark Attack in South Florida

65% Center coverage: 55 sources

Inmate Brutally Beaten in Lee County Jail by Suspected Murderer

Edinburgh · Edinburgh

Inmate Brutally Beaten in Lee County Jail by Suspected Murderer

80% Center coverage: 5 sources

By Dave Elias Click here for updates on this story FORT MYERS, Florida (WBBH) — n the video of the story that aired, it was stated by a police expert that the victim in this case was in jail on misdemeanors. This is in fact, false. The victim was in jail for felony charges. According to Florida Model Jail Standards, adults held on felonies may be housed together within a correctional facility. LCSO tells Gulf Coast News, “We follow these sta…See the Story

Woman says invasive green iguana nearly killed her dog

Sports · Cape Coral

Woman says invasive green iguana nearly killed her dog

80% Center coverage: 5 sources

By Channing Frampton Click here for updates on this story CAPE CORAL, Florida (WBBH) -- Invasive green iguanas have the potential See the Story

10-Year-Old Girl Airlifted to Hospital After Shark Attack Off Boca Grande | News Channel 3-12

Coverage: 4 sources

By Web staff Click here for updates on this story BOCA GRANDE, Florida (WBBH) -- A girl was injured after an apparent shark bite inShark Attack · Boca Grande See the Story

BaxterStorey scores highest hospitality business accolade on the Inclusive Employers Standard

BaxterStorey has been named the highest scoring accommodation and food services business on the Inclusive Employers Standard, achieving silver status. To gain the accreditation, BaxterStorey was required to provide a detailed overview of its inclusion activities within an inclusion framework. This submission was then assessed against evidence-based criteria. BaxterStorey’s report highlighted a shift from ‘reasonable adjustments’ to more proactiv…United Kingdom · United Kingdom See the Story

FGCU receives $22M from Marieb Foundation for health care

A record-breaking gift to Florida Gulf Coast University could help change the trajectory of health care education in Southwest Florida. FGCU announced June 13 a $22 million gift from the Elaine Nicpon Marieb Charitable Foundation toward the development of cutting-edge instructional technology at the university’s Marieb College of Health & Human Services. The pledge is the largest in the university’s history and will span nine years. FGCU Preside…Health Care · Fort Myers Read Article

Cameratta launches $92.8M Kingston project in Lee County

Estero-based developer Cameratta Cos. completed the $92.8 million purchase of roughly 2,700 acres in southeastern Lee County, marking the largest land sale of the year so far by both acreage and price, according to a deed recorded June 5 by the Lee County Clerk of Courts. The project is known as Kingston. “It’s a huge moment for Cameratta Companies,” said Joe Cameratta, CEO of Cameratta Companies. “This was a very large acquisition. We’ve bought…Estero · Estero Read Article

Sanibel moves forward with Wulfert Channel dredging

Sanibel City Council on June 12 moved forward with plans to dredge Wulfert Channel, a passageway used by island residents — who are set to pay for two-thirds of the project — and the public to access the Gulf, Pine Island Sound and other area waters. In a 4-1 vote, Council declared its intent to schedule a one-time Wulfert dredging and establish a special financing district made up of Sanibel property owners who directly access the Wulfert Chann…Sanibel · Sanibel Read Article

Fort Myers Tip-Off Travel Packages Now Available - University of North Carolina Athletics

Travel packages for Carolina fans looking to join the Tar Heels at the 2025 Fort Myers Tip-Off are now available.Athletics · Fort Myers Read Article

Chansky's Notebook: Run it Back

Art Chansky’s Sports Notebook is presented by The Casual Pint. YOUR place for delicious pub food paired with local beer. Choose among 35 rotating taps and 200+ beers in the cooler. Written by Michael Koh The ACC-SEC Challenge is bringing back what basketball fans have been craving for years. The matchups for the 2025 iteration of the challenge were revealed Thursday, and Carolina will travel to Rupp Arena to face Mark Pope’s Kentucky Wildcats. W…Fort Myers · Fort Myers Read Article

Residents Invited to Share Traffic Concerns at Upcoming MPO Hearing

timesng.com: FORT MYERS, Florida — Lee County residents are invited to voice their thoughts on local traffic issues at a public hearing hosted by the Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). The hearing is set for June 20, 2025, at 9 a.m. in Room 118 of the Lee County Administration East Building located at 2201 Second […] This post Residents Invited to Share Traffic Concerns at Upcoming MPO Hearing appeared first on Residents Invite…Fort Myers · Fort Myers Read Article

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