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Ag-Mart Produce announces mass layoffs in Florida, citing foreign competition as the cause

Citing foreign competition, Ag-Mart Produce has announced it will "discontinue domestic farming operations," and lay off 130 employees in Florida.

 

Florida Pulse: State suffering from shortage of construction labor

Florida's construction industry is hurting for new skilled laborers and economists predict the problem will only worsen over the next 5 to 7 years.

 

Saharan dust peak season is now. What does the dust do, and how does it impact SWFL?

High pressure has sat over this portion of the state for much of the past two months, forcing rain to the north of our region and keeping SWFL dry.

 

A new fire training facility is coming to Cape Coral. Here's what we know

A new fire training facility, the first of its kind for Cape Coral, just broke ground this week on Wednesday.

 

Ian destroyed everything around it. Now this Fort Myers Beach tower is a work of art

Hurricane Ian destroyed everything around this elevator shaft on Fort Myers Beach. But two artists are turning that tower into a colorful work of art.

 

As Naples sells 193 houses for $5 million or more, Lee's at 'high risk of home price decline'

Another 50,000 new residents moved to SWFL last year, bolstering real estate. But Collier among worst in U.S. to save for down payment. What we know.

 

New street drug implicated in Lee County inmate death

Carl Harper died while in custody in the Lee County, Florida jail. The new phsychoactive street drug dimethylpentylone was found in his system.

 

Florida Lottery numbers from July 26 drawings. Powerball rolls over, 1 Fantasy 5 winner

A Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Deerfield Beach was the only winner in Wednesday night's drawings, excluding Cash Pop.

 

National Hurricane Center tracking system that could become tropical depression

The system located southwest of Cabo Verde could become a tropical depression over the weekend or early next week.

 

Cape Coral Council member seeks court intervention in residency complaint

Cape Coral City Councilmember Patty Cummings petitions to stop the Florida State Attorney from pursuing city's election investigation.

 

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