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A vigil was held on Friday for Nicholas Morales-Bessannia, 37, pictured, in Farm Workers Village in Immokalee.

Immokalee Community Seeks Answers Regarding Collier Sheriff's Deputy Shooting that Left a Man Dead

It's been several days since an Immokalee man was fatally shot by a Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputy. The community is seeking more information about the events leading up to his death.

Writer E. Jean Carroll leaves a Manhattan courthouse earlier this month after a jury found former President Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing her in a Manhattan department store in the 1990s.

E. Jean Carroll aims to expand defamation lawsuit against Trump, seeking $10 million

Earlier this month, a jury found the former president liable for sexual abusing Carroll at a department store in the mid-1990s. The day after the verdict, Trump again denied the allegations on CNN.

Marco Island seeking info on series of vandalism incidents at park, beach access, other areas

The City of Marco Island has experienced several incidents of vandalism at Veterans Community Park over the past few months. More recently, there has been damage to public property at the Maple Avenue beach access point, and to public trash receptacles on Collier Boulevard.Damage has included ripping sinks off public restroom walls, dismantling public drinking fountains, knocking down the shower facilities at the beach, and pushing over trash cans.

U.S. Authorities Reconsider Some Requests To Stay From Immigrants Seeking Medical Aid

Immigration authorities are reconsidering some requests from migrants to be allowed to stay in the U.S. to get medical treatment. But others hoping to get care here could be facing deportation.

Rep. Charlie Crist vowed during a joint appearance to “immediately endorse” his party’s nominee if Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried or state Sen. Annette Taddeo wins the Aug. 23 primary.

Charlie Crist says he'd seek alternatives to Glades sugar cane burning as governor

In a campaign stop in Fort Lauderdale, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate also said a plan to restore a section of the northern Everglades would be back on the table, if elected.

FAA seeks to fine Boeing $3.1 million for safety violations, door plug blowout

The FAA said it identified hundreds of quality system violations at Boeing's 737 factory in Renton, Wash., and Boeing subcontractor Spirit AeroSystems' 737 factory in Wichita, Kan.

What's Next For People From Countries On Trump's Travel Ban Seeking Entry Into The U.S.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to civil rights attorney Sirine Shebaya about what President Trump's travel ban means for people seeking entry into the U.S.

SEC Lawsuit Seeks To Remove Elon Musk As Tesla CEO Or Officer In Any Public Company

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Bloomberg reporter Max Chafin about the Securities and Exchange Commission's lawsuit against Elon Musk announced on Thursday.

Memphis hairstylist and abortion rights advocate Queen visits a new billboard on Interstate 55 in Arkansas, placed by the group Shout Your Abortion. She says messages such as "God's Plan Includes Abortion" give "courage" and "strength" to those traveling on this road to the closest abortion clinic for thousands of southern women.

Billboards supporting women seeking abortions are popping up along I-55 heading north

Six billboards with messages supporting abortion rights have been placed along Interstate 55, a highway traveled by many women from the South who seek abortion care in Illinois.

Department of Economic Opportunity Secretary Dane Eagle said his agency will help carry out portions of the measure, including working with CareerSource Florida and local programs to help noncustodial parents.

Florida will seek a 'holistic' approach to help fathers' parenting skills and aid at-risk youths

A significant portion of the $70 million will go toward expanding mentorship programs for youths and funding grants designed to help fathers.

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