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Reeves Cake Shop: A Sweet Farewell After Half a Century

April 11, 2026

The final chapter of Reeves Cake Shop begins this December, ending 50 years of baking that started in 1976. The family bakery, long a local favorite, will close when the children of founder Dolores Reeves reach retirement age. Dolores, 93, began her culinary journey at the tender age of twelve in

politics

Southport Connector Plan: What It Means for Cypress Parkway

April 11, 2026

The Central Florida Expressway Authority has finished a study on the Southport Connector. The plan would link I‑4 at SR 429 to the Turnpike and Canoe Creek Road. It cuts through Poinciana, raising a new span in Cypress Parkway’s median. The goal is to turn the road into six lanes and fix key traffic

business

Kuku Smith’s Battle to Keep Her Beauty Store Alive

April 11, 2026

Kuku Smith stands outside her shop on Georgia Avenue, holding up T‑shirts that cost $25 each. The owner of a small beauty supply store that opened in 2019 is fighting an eviction notice while trying to keep her business running. She says the pandemic hit hard because she had just started and was

politics

Elyria narrows Oberlin Road to ease traffic

April 8, 2026

Elyria is reshaping Oberlin Road to cut congestion. The city council just approved turning four lanes into three, adding bike paths and a left-turn lane. Most of the $812, 000 cost comes from outside grants, so local taxes won’t cover it. Engineers say fewer lanes will actually move cars faster by m

finance

Fresh grads face a tough job hunt and financial juggling

April 6, 2026

College graduates are stepping into a job market that feels more like a maze than a clear path. Experts warn that this group may hit the highest unemployment numbers seen in recent years, partly because new technologies are taking over many simple entry‑level roles. In the last quarter of 2025, the

entertainment

Traffic troubles after big Luke Combs show

April 6, 2026

The Luke Combs concert at Scott Stadium was a night of music and fun, but the real show came after. Instead of smooth exits, fans faced gridlock that lasted over an hour. Many wondered why the same people who handle big football games couldn't manage this event better. After all, football games brin

business

New Businesses Get Green Lights in Local Licensing Update

April 5, 2026

A fresh batch of entrepreneurs has crossed the finish line, receiving official business licenses that allow them to operate legally across a variety of sectors. The latest approvals include a hair salon, a jewelry shop, a bookkeeping service, and several other enterprises ranging from medical specia

opinion

Should Naples keep Cars on 5th? Opinions clash on traffic, charity and crowds

April 5, 2026

The annual car show on Fifth Avenue sparks heated debates every year. Some call it a beloved tradition that raises millions for local charities like St. Matthew’s House and Habitat for Humanity. Others argue it has grown out of control—clogging streets, overwhelming sidewalks and turning a once-char

science

Neutrophils Vanish: A New Look at Polymyxin B Columns

April 4, 2026

Polymyxin B‑immobilized fibers, known for filtering endotoxins in severe infections, are now being tested for a different purpose. Researchers wanted to see if these columns could also clear certain white blood cells from the bloodstream, a possibility that might help patients with sudden lung troub

business

Downtown Albuquerque’s historic Route 66 building gets another shot at selling

April 3, 2026

After sitting empty once before, a two-story brick building on Central Avenue in Albuquerque is back on the market. The structure, built in the 1960s as a hotel, now houses Lindy’s Diner on the ground floor and several other tenants upstairs. The owners decided to sell after thirty years of running