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Gas prices across Florida continued inching down the week of March 21, 2022, with some areas falling below $4 a gallon.

Gas prices across Florida continue to drop, but are expected to level off

AAA says concerns over fuel supply are resulting in extreme volatility in the fuel market."

Sarasota County Commission approves tourism 'bed tax' increase

The 2021 fiscal year saw more than $31 million collected from hotels and short-term vacation rentals.

Florida Audubon says a bridge will harm the habitat of Snowy Plovers, among other birds. One shown here is with a nestling.

Audubon challenges Fort Myers Beach shore access bridge

A bridge proposed by two Fort Myers Beach residents is being challenged by Audubon Florida.

Reopening set for renovated Lee County Public Library in Riverdale

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The three American sailors were expected to stop in Cabo San Lucas in Mexico's Baja California before returning to the United States.

U.S. Coast Guard and Mexican navy are searching for 3 missing American sailors

The U.S. Coast Guard said three sailors identified as Kerry O'Brien, Frank O'Brien and William Gross were last heard from on April 4. They were aboard a 44-foot boat due to stop in Cabo San Lucas.

Freeze Fallout: Did Your Plants Survive Florida’s Freeze?

After a rare Florida freeze, damaged plants may still recover. Experts share key steps` homeowners should take now — and what mistakes to avoid — to protect their landscape.

U.S. House Passes Water Bill With Southwest Florida Projects

Several projects aimed at fixing Florida’s water quality problems are on their way to getting approved by Congress.This week, the U.S. of House…

PBS Comes To Central Florida For Discussion On Nation’s Rising Gun Violence

PBS is bringing a nationally syndicated town hall on rising gun violence to central Florida tonight. Northland Church in Longwood will be the scene for...

Florida Citrus Growers: Greening Infects 80 Percent Of Trees

The vast majority of Florida's citrus industry is being impacted by a bacterial disease known as citrus greening or Huanglongbing, according the...

Tropical Storm Colin Strengthens; Landfall Expected This Evening

Tropical Storm Colin has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to make landfall in Florida, according to the National Weather Service.The storm,…

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