Many students will head back to school on Monday under hot and humid conditions across Florida. August 10 marks the first day of the 2026-27 school year.
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The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three areas of disturbed weather across the Atlantic basin, but none pose a direct threat to Florida.
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- 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
- Photographer snaps shot of endangered Florida panther inside front entrance to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
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There’s a temptation to lump “Carrie” with musicals like “Heathers” and “Mean Girls” - another sad story about teenage peer pressure, pecking orders and the desire to fit in. Truth is, “Carrie” is one of the most complex psychological thrillers to ever see the stage.
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Nearly 300 Burmese pythons were removed from the Florida Everglades during the annual Florida Python Challenge.
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Lee County residents and businesses recycled enough material last year to fill 1,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
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