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6/6/2018: Suicide Prevention; The Florida Chamber Music Project; Summer of '64; Players By The Sea

In the wake of the apparent suicide Tuesday of fashion designer Kate Spade we spoke with Mental Health America of Northeast Florida CEO Wendy Hughes on…

Emma Arnold (left) & Kate Skales (right)

SBDAC’s “Sounds of Summer” Kicks off with Emma Arnold and Kate Skales

The second annual “ Sounds of Summer ” concert series returns to the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in downtown Fort Myers. The series kicks off...

Summer of '64 Takes Center Stage At Beaches Museum Boardwalk Talk

Local historian Scott A. Grant has made a name for himself, educating the public on little known facts that have shaped this region.For example, Grant has…

Hussam Allahham, a refugee from Syria who is trained as a doctor, now works part-time for a refugee aid organization in Wales. He says Syrians can be shocked when they reach small villages, and he tells them to consider it a break after years of struggle to survive.

'Your Children Are Safe': A Town In Wales Welcomes Refugees From Syria

The U.K. began its community sponsorship program for Syrians in 2016. Some refugees who arrived earlier have helped newcomers settle in — and are persuading Welsh communities to open their doors.

Florida's Tourism Numbers Continue Pointing Up

With Florida coming off a record year for tourism in 2017, newly released numbers indicate sun-seekers continued to flock to the state during the first…

Ofer Eini and Rotem Kamer, president and CEO of the Israeli Football Association, respectively, address the media Wednesday in the town of Ramat Gan, east of Tel Aviv. The men announced that the organization will file a formal complaint to FIFA against the Palestinian Football Association.

Argentina's Move To Cancel Soccer Match With Israel Draws Cheers, Condemnations

It was supposed to be a simple exhibition soccer game Saturday in Jerusalem. But after Argentina cancelled it, the would-be friendly has instead become the centerpiece of some international hostility.

The Securities and Exchange Commission voted to allow investment firms, starting in 2021, to stop creating and mailing paper mutual fund reports to investors.

Say Goodbye To Some Paper Investment Reports

Investors and retirees who now get lengthy paper reports on how their mutual funds are doing will have to go online for the same updates. The change is frustrating consumer watchdogs.

For Offshore Oil Drilling, American Petroleum Institute Says Safety Not A Concern

The American Petroleum Institute wants to expand oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and along the Atlantic coast. API says safety isn’t a concern this...

Fred Guttenberg's daughter, Jaime, was killed during the shooting on Feb. 14 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. He spoke during a recent event about the community's ongoing recovery.

Parkland Dad: 'We're Not Forgetting, But We're Moving Forward'

On Feb. 15 — the day after the school shooting in Parkland — Fred Guttenberg stood on stage at the amphitheater in Pine Trails Park, expressing shock...

This map shows the counties eligible for landowners to apply for Florida Forest Service's Longleaf Pine Incentive Program

Forest Service Offering Landowners Money To Boost Longleaf Pine Population

The Florida Forest Service is offering money incentives to private landowners in exchange for growing and creating a friendly ecosystem for the Long...

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