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OneBlood, the not-for-profit blood center serving Florida, North Carolina and much of the southeastern United States is issuing an urgent appeal to the community for blood donations. All blood types are needed. Additionally, there is an increased need for O negative and O positive blood and ...

Beach bird nesting season underway

The beach bird nesting season has begun along Florida’s coasts. Spring and summer mark critical times of year for these vulnerable species, as they must avoid human disturbance, storms, and predators to raise their babies successfully. Sea and shorebirds lay their eggs right on the sand. ...

Candidate qualifying begins June 8

The deadline to run for three Cape Coral City Council seats as well as mayor of Cape Coral is approaching. The Lee County Supervisor of Elections office has set qualifying dates of June 8 at noon through noon of June 12 for candidates to submit their paperwork and pay the election fees to run ...