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State lawmakers once again have filed legislation aimed at regulating hydraulic fracturing, but the most recent version of the bill would significantly limit the amount of control local governments have in regulating oil exploration.

A year ago county commissioners attempted to correct the problem by revamping the PSA to include just five members, none of them affiliated with a fire department, EMS or hospital.

Dear Judie: Dad (86) has mid-stage Alzheimer's. My kids and I love having him live with us.

While the bible states, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear," it's not always that simple.

At least once a week, I am asked, "What can I do to protect my memory? Should I do word games or subscribe to brain training programs?" The answer is simple. "Yes." If he or she likes word games, I encourage them to continue. If the answer is "No," I ask, "What do you love to do that stimulates your interest?" Because there is little evidence that word games will slow or delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease, I always prescribe regular, moderate intensity exercise.

As fall kicks into high gear, you will start to see several events with Halloween themes, especially this Saturday. 

Tropical Storm Joaquin formed in the Atlantic on Monday, becoming the 10th named storm of the season, while Hurricane Marty ambled toward the south-central coast of Mexico in the eastern Pacific.

A group aiming to bolster the future workforce of Southwest Florida got quite a boost itself recently.

Naples Daily multimedia journalist J. Scott Butherus and analyst John Weber are at Palmetto Ridge to get you ready for Week 6 of the high school football season in Southwest Florida.

A conference room at the public animal shelter in Fort Myers has become a temporary cat kennel.