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Florida Legislature
Florida’s public records laws could take a big hit if legislators approve a bill that would limit access to email addresses of registered voters.
Fort Myers News-Press Despite a move for compromises from GOP Gov. Rick Scott, Republicans are digging in against expanding medical coverage for the poor.
Naples Daily NewsLocal Government
Integrity is the franchise of our community and its elected leaders. The status of that integrity will be showcased today.
Naples Daily NewsBusiness
Everglades Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs officially closed Sunday, after 77 years of providing smiles and fun and a unique look at nature.
Fort Myers News-Press Tourism
Everglades Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs officially closed Sunday, after 77 years of providing smiles and fun and a unique look at nature.
Fort Myers News-Press The latest numbers released Monday by the county's Tourist Development Council underscored once again the importance of tourism to Manatee County.
Anna Maria Island SunCulture
We cannot allow or tolerate anyone expressing a view different from ours, and our displeasure is seemingly always expressed in a “in-your-face” manner
Naples Daily NewsPublic Safety
Even if all the preparations aren’t needed, it is good to be ready just the same. So let’s all be preppers for hurricane season.
Naples Daily NewsChildren
No child should be spending more time in a cemetery than with their friends, enjoying school and social events.
Fort Myers News-Press Higher Education
FGCU should work to avoid rather than embrace compromising its integrity in return for a land gift.
Naples Daily NewsImmigration
The proposal in Congress includes a number of enforcement targets to be met before undocumented workers could apply for permanent residency:
Fort Myers News-Press The proposed legislation includes a number of enforcement targets to be met before undocumented workers could apply for permanent residency:
Fort Myers News-Press Nation
Our country has long been fortunate to avoid the regular acts of terrorism that occur in some countries overseas
Gasparilla GazetteThe Boston bombs and killings illustrates is that terrorism is not at an end in America and that we must be ready for the worst.
Naples Daily NewsHealth Care
Despite a move for compromises from GOP Gov. Rick Scott, Republicans are digging in against expanding medical coverage for the poor.
Naples Daily NewsCongress
The proposed legislation includes a number of enforcement targets to be met before undocumented workers could apply for permanent residency:
Fort Myers News-Press 
Letter To The Editor
Only food can be bought — not toilet tissue, soap, alcohol or cigarettes – on a food assistance card. The government uses one card for both. To...
Hernando Today
Only food can be bought — not toilet tissue, soap, alcohol or cigarettes – on a food assistance card. The government uses one card for both. To...
Hernando Today
Only food can be bought — not toilet tissue, soap, alcohol or cigarettes – on a food assistance card. The government uses one card for both. To...
Hernando Today
Only food can be bought — not toilet tissue, soap, alcohol or cigarettes – on a food assistance card. The government uses one card for both. To...
Hernando Today
Only food can be bought — not toilet tissue, soap, alcohol or cigarettes – on a food assistance card. The government uses one card for both. To...
Hernando Today
Op Ed
The fiscal year ends Sept. 30. I am pleased to report that our city is closing out the year under budget and without debt.
Anna Maria Island Sun
We should have a single-payer system to care for life threatening conditions, but patients should be responsible for a portion of the costs,...
News Press of Fort Myers
Singling out capable social service providers simply because they are faith-based is fiscally unsound and, without a doubt, discrimination.
News Press of Fort Myers
