Not one local Okeechobee County race will be determined at the close of polls on Tuesday.
On Air Now
African tropical waves can take their sweet time traveling toward the Americas. But, on average, how long?
- Coyotes thwarting sea turtle nest decoy effort on Sanibel and Captiva islands
- Corkscrew Swamp, Kingston, settle lawsuit. Evacuation route through sanctuary no longer in play
- Fort Myers Beach seeks input from public on creating long-term resiliency
- DeSantis says infusion of major federal dollars will speed key aspect of Everglades Restoration
- Captiva residents urged to allow free removal of Australian pines, green iguanas
- NOAA's more informative hurricane cone a permanent part of the agency's warnings
-
Art Center Sarasota is closing its 100th season with four exhibitions, including “Putting Breath in the Body” by Antoine Williams. It includes a collection of mixed-media paintings, drawings, and collages that weave together Black Southern folklore, working-class sensibilities, personal history and the writings of influential artists and thinkers throughout the African diaspora.
-
In 2024, Annette Trossbach retired as the Laboratory Theater of Florida’s first and only Artistic Director. She was succeeded by Todd Lyman, but he soon departed for health reasons. So, co-founder, Nykkie Rizley, filled the void with Waner Del Rosario stepping in as Board President. And the Southwest Florida theater community held its breath, waiting to see if The Lab would survive intact or have to compromise its reputation to fill seats and attract donors and sponsors.
-
"Ladies Night" will premiere August 23rd as part of Arts Center Theatre’s Readers Theatre program, which gives local audiences the opportunity to experience a new work before it reaches the stage as a fully produced production.
Latest from NPR
-
The USS Washington is on its way to the Middle East to relieve the USS Lincoln amid concerns about conditions aboard. And, Jared Kushner is expected to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu to move Gaza talks forward.
-
A child actor since she was cast in various commercials as an 11-month-old, Panettiere was best known for her role as the country music star Juliette Barnes in the series "Nashville."
-
For 10 years, a Catholic-run home offered young women an affordable place to live in the nation's capital as they studied and launched careers. Now, that community is saying goodbye.
-
Four states are suing the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, alleging that the platforms were designed to hook kids and that Meta hid the mental health risks.
-
There's a lot homeowners can do to prepare for wildfires, such as managing flammable plants and using fire-resistant building materials. But some states struggle to pass rules requiring those steps.