Fort Myers mayor asks city manager to resign, according to city council members
Melissa Montoya | Fort Myers News-Press Three members of the Fort Myers city council say they…
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Bill filed in Florida to strip state of power to require residents to get vaccinated
The legislation was filed by GOP state Rep. Anthony Sabatini on Monday.
COVID-19 in Lee County: State reports 245 new cases, 10 additional deaths
The 10 deaths of Lee County residents verified by the state on Monday were the most since 11 were reported on Aug. 12.
Pointing to closing ‘blunder,’ DeSantis says schools will bring struggling students back in-person
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called closing public schools during the coronavirus pandemic the “biggest public health blunder” in modern U.S. history.
COVID in Florida, Nov. 30: 6,658 new cases, 97 newly reported deaths; case total just under 1 million
Coronavirus case and death update for Nov. 30, 2020, according to the Florida Department of Health
Sweater weather comes to Southwest Florida as cold front arrives
On Monday, a line of showers and thunderstorms brought a cold front across Southwest Florida.
Insurers Win Most — But Not All — Covid Business-Loss Lawsuits
In the multibillion-dollar fight over insurance coverage for pandemic-related business losses, a Florida gynecologist succeeded where more than a dozen professional baseball teams and an iconic Hollywood restaurant failed. Since Covid-19 sparked government-ordered shutdowns in March, judges have dismissed more …
Tornado Causes Damage, Injuries In Dallas Suburb
ARLINGTON, Texas — A tornado swept through parts of the Dallas-area city of Arlington, damaging several apartment complexes and other buildings, displacing 75 families and causing minor injuries to three people, officials said Wednesday. The Arlington Fire Department said the …
Thousands Comment on Proposed Mississippi Pump Project
VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) _ The Army Corps of Engineers says thousands of people have sent comments about a proposal for huge pumps to drain floodwaters from parts of the rural Mississippi Delta. They represent a wide range of viewpoints, Vicksburg …
Hyundai, Kia Fined for Delaying U.S. Engine Failure Recalls
Hyundai and Kia must pay $137 million in fines and safety improvements because they moved too slowly to recall over 1 million vehicles with engines that can fail. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the penalties on Friday. They …
Nevada Wildfire Victims Share Varied Stories
RENO, Nev. — With a wind-whipped wildfire roaring through a Reno neighborhood, David Howton sprang into action with a garden hose and was lucky to save his home. About a mile away, Scott and Mimi O’Brien weren’t so lucky. The …
Plan Released to Reduce Massive Wildfires in US West
BOISE, Idaho — U.S. officials on Friday released an overarching plan for removing or changing vegetation over a huge swath of the U.S. West to stop devastating wildfires on land used for cattle ranching, recreation and habitat for imperiled sage …
Santa Claus is coming to town but wearing a mask this holiday season
When Santa travels to stores, malls and markets in Southwest Florida through Christmas Eve, he will be taking extra precautions.
Cape Coral woman suffers fatal injuries after she’s dragged getting out of SUV at light
A police report said it was unknown if Jamie Lyn Christian was caught on something or had not completely exited the SUV when it accelerated.
Repairs Ongoing to Iowa Streetlights Damaged by August Storm
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Months after a derecho tore through Iowa, thousands of streetlights still need to be repaired in the Cedar Rapids area. Mayuri Farlinger, the director of operations for Alliant Energy in the region, did not have an …
Viewpoint: Early Warning Systems Can Help Insurers Avoid Costly Hidden Hazards
The adage that “you can’t judge a book by its cover” holds especially true when it comes to evaluating commercial property in a field survey. Buildings that appear reasonably maintained from the outside can contain such hazards as water-damaged ceilings, …
Tropics watch Nov. 30: 2020 hurricane season ends with NHC monitoring system in eastern Atlantic
From June 1 through Nov. 30, there were 30 storms that ranged from Arthur to Iota.
Premier Nursing Academy Launches New Center to Train CNAs for Free and Grow Bradenton-Sarasota Area Healthcare Jobs
PINELLAS PARK, Fla., Nov. 30, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Premier Nursing Academy, an institution offering free, state-approved training to become a certified nursing assistant (CNA), has launched its second Florida location in Bradenton. The new Bradenton location is expected to train as many as 500 students in 2021 from the broader Bradenton and Sarasota metro area.
Pure Protein, LLC Announces New Website Now Offering Its HLA Reagents and Technical Services to Researchers
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. and AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 30, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pure Protein, LLC (Pure Protein) an HLA company that has developed comprehensive analytical capabilities in the field of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) immunology and an approach to produce soluble forms of the HLA molecule (sHLA), is proud to announce the launch of its new website.
Letters to editor for Monday, Nov. 30, 2020
Letter writers | Naples Daily News Election fraud facts on golf course? It seems most…
In the Know: Southwest Florida house-buying numbers keep climbing in latest data, but will a vaccine kill the frenzy, along with COVID-19?
Phil Fernandez | Naples Daily News I’ve been reporting for months now that some of…
Aaron Ozee Considers Eight Figure Acquisition Offer for Regulus Literary Empire
CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 30, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Aaron Ozee, celebrity author of the bestselling…
COVID-19 in Lee County: State reports 240 new cases, no new deaths
Frank Gluck | Fort Myers News-Press Show Caption Hide Caption At Least 250,000 Americans Have…
UF gets 27,000-acre donation for conservation, research; Everglades restoration to benefit
Joshua Solomon | Treasure Coast Newspapers OSCEOLA COUNTY — In possibly the largest land donation…
Letters to editor for Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020
Letter writers | Naples Daily News GOP silent about Trump Pundits say the election was a…
Cape Coral grapples with fertilizer rules to prevent water pollution
Bill Smith | Fort Myers News-Press Cape Coral city council members walked gingerly around the…
COVID-19 in Lee County: State reports 269 new cases, zero additional deaths
Jake Allen | Fort Myers News-Press The Florida Department of Health reported 269 new cases of COVID-19 and…
