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American Legion, VA partner on free special claims clinic for veterans

The American Legion, the nation’s largest veterans service organization, and the Department of Veterans Affairs are conducting a special claims clinic for all veterans at no cost. Accredited veteran service officers will be available to provide claims support in the West Hall exhibit of the ...

National Water Quality Month a call to action

The lifeblood of the Sunshine State — water and water quality — should always be at the forefront of decision making and a priority in local communities, environmental experts say. This year, Florida Governmental Utility Authority and water utilities around the nation are celebrating ...

Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday underway

Getting prepared for the upcoming school year? Throughout August Floridians can save at the checkout line, as Florida’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday runs from Aug. 1 through 31.  During the annual sales tax holiday period, tax is not due for the retail sale of: • Clothing, ...

News From Around the Region

Lee Schools nears its zero teacher vacancy goal as first day of school nears

Students will return to school Monday morning as the School District of Lee County continues to move closer to its goal of zero teacher vacancies — only 45 teacher spots remained as of Wednesday. “We are really excited. This time last year we were down 235 teachers. Hot off the press, two ...

Local Columns

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From the Firehouse: Bemis completes paramedic training

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Ryan Bemis, who has officially earned the title of becoming a credentialed paramedic within our department! This achievement is no small feat — it represents months of intense training, countless study hours and a relentless drive to grow as a ...

Editorials

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Editorial | Every school year begins with promise

Count us among those excited for the start of the new school year Monday. Not because we have kids, tweens or teens who — though we love them the muchest — may have, ummm, pushed our parental patience a time or two during this long, hot and humid summer. But because the district has ...

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