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Roots 'N Rides: Southwest Florida Ag Expo has strong opening weekend

The Southwest Florida Ag Expo had a strong opening weekend, attracting thousands of attendees. From the event start at 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday evening, more than 31,400 residents and visitors attended the 11-day festival at Mike Greenwell Regional Park in North Fort Myers. The 11-day ...

Ag Day will shine a light on the agricultural portion of the expo March 7

A major component for the Lee County Southwest Florida Ag Expo continues to be for the youth. Ag Day will shine a light on the agricultural portion of the expo on Saturday, March 7. The doors open at 11 a.m. for the market animal auction, the livestock auction. Lainey Fisher said the ...

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Eagle cam fans on watch for missing female

Update: A deceased female eagle has been found and is believed to be F23, according to the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam. The following was shared to the cam's Facebook page late Tuesday: "With heavy hearts, we are sharing an update regarding F23." "After receiving several credible reports of ...

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PRIDE Cape Coral’s annual Pride Festival is Saturday

Join PRIDE Cape Coral for the Annual Pride Festival from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at 1417 Lafayette St., Cape Coral. This energetic event brings people from all walks of life together to enjoy live entertainment, local vendors, food, art, and engaging experiences in a lively, ...

U.S. airstrikes in Iran draw support, criticism

Long-term tensions between the United States and Iran have drastically escalated over the last week following the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Khamenei was reported dead on Sunday evening by Iranian state media following air strikes landed by the U.S. and Israel, with ...

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Prep Sports Report 3-4-26

Tuesday BASEBALL Estero 6, Island Coast 5: A four-run seventh inning wasn't quite enough for Island Coast (8-2), which saw its six game winning streak snapped.  North Fort Myers 7, Ida Baker 1: Blaize Baldepina had two hits and two RBI, and Kristopher Colondres doubled in two runs for the ...

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