06/02/2026

4ocean Challenges Eckerd Students to Cut Plastic Waste

Eckerd College hosted 4ocean on April 2, where more than 140 students, faculty, and staff pledged to reduce single-use plastic. The nonprofit committed to removing one pound of plastic for each pledge signed.

Jun 2

MCSO Deputy and Case Manager Honored for Homeless Veteran's Rescue

Jun 2

MCSO Case Manager Wanda Alejandre Named December Employee of the Month

Jun 2

Sheriff Hoffman Names Four 2025 Employees of the Year

Sheriff Hoffman named four Sarasota County sheriff's employees of the year on April 14, honoring a deputy, corrections officer, communications operator, and administrative specialist for their 2025 service.

Jun 2

The Affirmation Trap: Why "I Am Enough" Might Be Gaslighting You

Turns out, telling yourself you're enough when you're falling apart doesn't fix anything—and that's actually okay.

Jun 2

Why We Keep Misreading Emily Dickinson—And Why It Matters

Jun 2

The Paradox of Forgetting: Why Hemingway Was Right to Write Badly First

Jun 2

The Fed Just Admitted It's Been Wrong All Year—And Nobody's Acting Like It

Jun 2

The Museum Audio Guide Is Dead, and Good Riddance to Boring

Jun 2

The Affirmation Nobody Tells You About—And Why It Changes Everything

Most affirmations fail because they ask you to believe something you don't yet. Here's the one that actually works because it starts with what's already true.

Jun 2

Division of Professional Standards Oversees Department Development

Fort Myers' Office of Professional Standards manages professional development, training, and accreditation for the department, ensuring high operational standards.

Jun 2

Fort Myers Fire Department Trains Personnel in Emergency Medical Services

Jun 2

Fort Myers Fire Department Administration Oversees Budget, Personnel, Long-Range Planning

Jun 2

Wildwood Animal Services Seeks Adult Home for 6-Year-Old Dog Named Boone

Jun 2

U.S. Fertility Rate Declines to Record Low

Figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show a significant drop in the U.S. birth rate. Experts note the decline continues the trend observed since 2007. The current fertility rate falls below the level needed to maintain the population.

Jun 2

Military Experts Observe Concerns Regarding Recent Deployments

Jun 2

Artemis II Astronauts Return to Earth After Lunar Mission Simulation

Jun 2

Artemis II Astronauts Complete Lunar Flyby Simulation

Jun 2

Artemis II Crew Returns to Earth After Lunar Orbit Mission

Jun 2