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  • Environment
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    Pigeons and doves include over 350 species. Some are found on every continent except Antarctica. Pigeons (also known as Rock Doves) have been domesticated for food for centuries and were introduced to North America in the early 1600s. At least 15 species of pigeons and doves breed in the wild in North America and at least 6 species breed in the wild in Florida. Eurasian Collared Doves escaped from a breeder in the Bahamas, quickly became established in Florida in the 1980s, and now is found through much of North America. By far, the most common breeding dove in Florida is the Mourning Dove – so named for its mournful call.
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    Education
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    Keziah Brantley
    Lee County School District implemented a new initiative to learning for all K-12 schools in the district when launching their ‘Unplugged’ campaign in December of 2025. Three Oaks Middle School has put this new initiative into practice– no phones in the classroom and tech-free days of traditional learning.
  • New E-Gym equipment at the Florid Gulf Coast University Recreation & Wellness Center connects with users via a RFID reader they wear.
    Health
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    Skylar Small
    Florida Gulf Coast University has launched a new E-Gym feature that uses wearable bracelets to track users’ fitness and connect to machines for personalized workouts.