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In memory: WWII liberator of concentration camps to be honored

A war hero who helped free concentration camps in Austria at the tail end of World War II will be honored this weekend and early next week in Southwest Florida.  Staff Sgt. Albert J. Kosiek of the 41st Reconnaissance Squadron of the 11th Armored Division, 3rd U.S. Army, became a war hero on ...

FSW: Purple Star Campus designation affirms daily commitment to veterans

Florida SouthWestern State College is proud to be a Purple Star Campus, which recognizes the college's commitment to supporting veterans, active-duty service members and military-connected students as they transition into higher education. FSW recognized veterans with three campus ceremonies ...

Thank you for your service

Each November, millions of people recognize the service and sacrifice of military veterans on Veterans Day. Initially commemorated as Armistice Day but renamed Veterans Day in the United States in 1954, the holiday is a federal holiday throughout the country. The first Armistice Day was ...

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Community recognizes Veterans Day and honors those who have served

Cape Coral’s thank-you to its rich veteran population was back again this year, with the Veterans Day Parade stepping off along Cape Coral Parkway the Saturday before the Nov. 11 federal holiday. Marching down the parkway starting at 11 a.m. — right around the same time the armistice was ...

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Bald eagle rescued from Cape Coral undergoing veterinary care at CROW 

A female bald eagle rescued from Cape Coral on Monday is being treated at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife on Sanibel Island after it is believed to have sustained injuries during a fight with another eagle.  The medical team at CROW identified minor scrapes and abrasions ...

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Red Sox seeking singers for Spring Training National Anthem

Calling all singers interested in entertaining 10,000 fans, the Boston Red Sox are getting ready for their national anthem auditions for the 2027 Spring Training season at JetBlue Park. The baseball organization is interested in hearing from any potential candidates who think they are up for ...

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The Arts | There is much to learn about here

Hello, dear readers. I hope you’re having the time of your life here in the North Fort Myers area. We’d surely like to engage with you as we make efforts to tell you about some of the many local and regional opportunities that abound in our area and develop, with your help, new ones that ...

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