Wildlife & Environment

USACE announces availability of WERP draft PIR/EIS available for review and public comment

WERP will reestablish ecological connectivity from the northwest portion of the study area...

Enjoy some outdoor fun this holiday season, visit a UF/IFAS demonstration garden

Looking to do something inexpensive and outdoorsy this holiday season?

Water shortage warning issued for Lee and Collier Counties

The South Florida Water Management District issued a Water Shortage Warning  for Collier and Lee counties …
Schools

Immokalee Foundation Announces Pro-Am Headliner Jay Haas alongside Peter Jacobsen and other Featured Golfers

The Immokalee Foundation has announced headliner Jay Haas alongside Peter Jacobsen and more for the 2024 Charity Classic Pro-Am Golf Tournament on November 17, 2024 …

Immokalee Foundation receives New York Life Grant

The Immokalee Foundation announced today it has received a $15,000 grant from The New York Life Foundation...

Immokalee Foundation receives honors from Take Stock in Children

For twelve straight years, The Immokalee Foundation has received Take Stock in Children's (TSIC) Gold Level of Excellence Award.
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Agriculture

Enjoy Florida-grown foods at Thanksgiving and through the holidays

When you’re giving thanks this Thanksgiving, consider that much of your food grew in the Sunshine State...

UF hopes to speed solutions to citrus greening & other crop diseases

University of Florida scientists plan to utilize $2 million from an initiative...
Government
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New year brings new laws in Florida

Several new laws take effect Jan. 1 in the state of Florida. Ethics Requirements ...

U.S. Postal Service announces Holiday Operating Schedule

In observance of the two holidays, Post Offices will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25, and Monday, Jan. 1.
A competitor argues her point at the December 9 Incubate Debate 2nd Annual Regional Tournament held at Immokalee High School.

Immokalee Foundation holds regional Incubate Debate tournament

On Saturday, Dec. 9, students from Collier, Glades, Hendry and Manatee ...
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Nurses fight conspiracy theories along with coronavirus

Los Angeles emergency room nurse Sandra Younan spent the last year juggling long hours as she watched many patients struggle with the coronavirus and some die. Then there were the patients who …

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