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Crossing borders: From Fort Myers to Iran -- one woman's journey

Elizabeth Andarge

Family is everything to a lot of people. It's important enough that putting oneself in harm's way isn’t even a consideration. One local woman shares her version of that journey.

Iran says it launched attack on US forces at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base retaliating for American bombing

The Associated Press

Iran said Monday night it attacked American forces stationed at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base.It made the announcement on state television as martial music played. A caption on screen called it “a mighty and successful response by the armed forces of Iran to America’s aggression.”

With a federal change expected to lead to a surge in migrants crossing the country’s southern border, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a controversial bill that targets illegal immigration. The bill (SB 1718), which the Republican-controlled Legislature passed during the session that ended last week, includes stepping up requirements on businesses to check the immigration status of workers, cracking down on people who bring undocumented immigrants into Florida and collecting data about whether hospital patients are in the country legally.

Government & Politics

DeSantis to call special legislative session on sanctions against Iran

Jim Saunders/News Service of Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to call a special legislative session to bolster state sanctions against Iran, as he and lawmakers continue taking steps to show support for Israel during the war with Hamas.

Ft. Myers Demonstrators Join Nationwide Anti-War Protests

John Davis

About 30 people marched through downtown Fort Myers, Thursday evening, chanting and holding signs advocating for peace with Iran. The event was one of…