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Many are unaware of the fact that a significant percentage of individuals that are abusing prescription opiates obtain these drugs from their own homes, the homes of family members and/or the homes of friends. In the United States, in 2023, approximately 8.6 million individuals reported ...

Summer in Florida is a time to soak up endless sunshine, warm Gulf breezes and enjoy the great outdoors. For locals, especially kids, it means relishing in long days at the beach, splashing in the water and experiencing the natural beauty that makes Southwest Florida so special. While ...

Community Connection | Welcome Summer!

By TONI HILL North Fort Myers Civic Association president The heat is on and so are Summer Splash Saturdays at the North Fort Myers Community Pool at 5170 Orange Grove Blvd. The North Fort Myers Civic Association is again hosting free admission to the pool this summer from June 14 until ...

As parents, we help our children develop resilience through life’s storms. We remind them that their past does not define them—and that what matters most is how they learn, grow and rise from hard moments.   Progress over perfection. We believe this as parents, but we forget it as ...