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corkscrew swamp

What Florida’s Latest Battles Reveal About Nature, Taxes, and Leaders

July 6, 2026

A new road cutting through Corkscrew Swamp is sparking anger in Florida. The swamp is home to rare panthers and countless species. Yet developers want to slice a path through this protected land to serve a giant new housing project called Kingston. Locals like Lynne Adams, who moved to Florida 25 ye

environment

Building in Lee County: Finding a Better Way Forward

July 4, 2026

In Lee County, Florida, the word "development" has started to feel more like a problem than a promise. Local leaders have been accused of letting builders run the show, changing the county’s official growth plan whenever developers ask. One law, meant to protect property owners from unfair rules, ha

entertainment

Fun Night at Greenville’s Unity Park: Music, Food and Fireworks

July 3, 2026

A Saturday night in early July turns into a community celebration at Unity Park, where a fireworks display lights up the sky from 6 to 10 p. m. The evening starts with local music, followed by a performance from the Greenville Symphony Orchestra before the main pyrotechnic show. Visitors can enjoy a

opinion

Protecting the Everglades: A Call to Balance Growth and Nature

July 3, 2026

The Southwest Florida region known as the Greater Western Everglades is a patchwork of cypress swamps, mangrove islands and hidden wetlands that shelters more than 100 species at risk of disappearing. Long before any roads or suburbs appeared, the Calusa people mastered living with these waters for

entertainment

Summer Night Sparkles at Unity Park

July 1, 2026

Unity Park will light up the evening of Thursday, July 2, from six in the evening until ten. The night will mix music, tasty treats and a splash of classical flair when the Greenville Symphony Orchestra steps onto the stage before the fireworks explode. Residents from across Upstate are expected to

politics

Florida’s Controversial Detention Center Closes, But Bigger Problems Remain

June 27, 2026

Florida’s government recently shut down a migrant detention center nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" after years of criticism. The place got its odd name because it’s surrounded by swamps where alligators live, making escape nearly impossible. Officials say the center served its purpose, but human righ

entertainment

GTA VI Revealed: Big Map, Real‑Time Heists and Smart AI

June 26, 2026

The newest entry in the Grand Theft Auto series has finally opened pre‑orders, but fans are still waiting for a full trailer. A Brazilian retailer has stepped in and listed the most detailed information yet, giving players a taste of what to expect. The game promises the largest map Rockstar has

environment

Drivers face tough challenges in Dallas flooding

June 20, 2026

Friday’s downpour turned Dallas roads into risky rivers, catching both human and self-driving cars off guard. In East Dallas, Tiffanie Delgado McMahon and her young daughter got stuck when water rose around their SUV. The eight-year-old panicked, while McMahon struggled to keep calm until a police o

entertainment

A New Stage Opens in Swampscott

June 19, 2026

The town’s approval for a new performing‑arts venue at the old Hawthorne restaurant marks a fresh chapter for Swampscott. After three town meetings, residents and business owners finally agreed to let the building host ticketed shows, thanks in part to assurances that sound and crowd control woul

sports

Rain or Shine, the Fight Goes On

June 15, 2026

A major outdoor event at the White House was set to air a UFC match live, but the Weather Channel spoiled the mood with gloomy forecasts. Their warning of storms, intense humidity, and endless bugs made the gathering sound like a survival challenge rather than a party. Wind chill from Washington’s o