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Friday, August 7, 2026

Six Lee County Seniors Win National Merit Scholarships
Six Lee County high school seniors won National Merit Scholarships worth $500 to $2,000 annually. Three Dunbar High students and one from Gateway High received college-sponsored awards, while two others won $2,500 scholarships to Harvard and Georgetown.
Today's Sections
Community News
Read Section →Cardiac Arrest Reported on Andros Ln in Fort Lauderdale
Emergency responders were dispatched Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 11:51 PM, for a cardiac arrest at 2530 Andros Ln, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Aug 7
Fort Lauderdale Medical Emergency: What We Know So Far on Andros Ln
Aug 7
Pompano Beach Crash: Developing Story on Powerline Road
Aug 7
Major Accident on 1500 N Powerline Rd, Pompano Beach
Aug 7
Lee County Schools Achieve 98% On-Time Bus Rate
Aug 7
Crime & Public Safety
Read Section →Crews Respond to Structure Fire on 13260 34 St N #120 in Pinellas Park
Emergency responders were dispatched to a structure fire at 13260 34 St N #120 in Pinellas Park on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Aug 7
Pinellas Park Structure Fire: Crews Battle Blaze on Madison Circle North
Aug 7
Dania Beach Blaze: Firefighters Tackle Structure Fire
Aug 7
Crews Respond to Structure Fire on 3365 W Point Dr, Hollywood, Fl 33026, Usa in Cooper City
Aug 7
Temple Terrace CEO Indicted for $7M Investor Fraud
Aug 7
Community Sports
Read Section →Local Business
Read Section →PortMiami's $345M Expansion Supercharges Florida Trade Hub
PortMiami is transforming into a global powerhouse with multimillion-dollar cruise and cargo upgrades set to double traffic by 2035. From Royal Caribbean's new mega-terminal to cutting-edge AI cargo tech, the port promises jobs and economic boom for South Florida. Officials hail it as a game-changer for Florida's trade dominance.
Aug 7
Orlando Home Prices Dip Amid Surge in Inventory, Defying Earlier Surge Hype
Aug 7
Florida Spring Break Draws Record Crowds, Fuels Tourism Boom
Aug 7
Schools & Kids
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Six Lee County Seniors Win National Merit Scholarships
Six Lee County high school seniors won National Merit Scholarships worth $500 to $2,000 annually. Three Dunbar High students and one from Gateway High received college-sponsored awards, while two others won $2,500 scholarships to Harvard and Georgetown.
Aug 7
UF Dual Enrollment Program Now Available to Lee County High School Students
Aug 7
UF Free Dual-Enrollment Courses for Lee County High School
Aug 7
Lee County Schools Achieves 98% On-Time Bus Arrivals
Aug 7
North Fort Myers Volunteer Wins State Award for 8,500 Hours
Aug 7
Daily Fun
Read Section →The Silent Treatment Isn't Communication—It's Just Silence With Feelings
She won't tell him what's wrong, he's exhausted from guessing, and their marriage is suffocating in unspoken resentment. Here's what's actually happening.
Aug 7
The Fed Just Admitted It's Flying Blind—And Markets Know It
Aug 7
The Dangerous Comfort of Certainty—Why the Smartest People Often Ask the Most Questions
Aug 7
Why Haiku Breaks Your Brain in the Best Way (And Why You Should Write One Today)
Aug 7
The Affirmation Nobody Tells You About: Why "I Don't Know Yet" Is More Powerful Than "I Can Do Anything
Aug 7
Columnists
Read Section →The Affirmation Nobody Tells You About: Why "I Don't Know Yet" Is More Powerful Than "I Can Do Anything
We've been sold the wrong affirmation. Here's why admitting what you don't know might be the most honest—and most empowering—thing you can say today.
Aug 7
Why Haiku Breaks Your Brain in the Best Way (And Why You Should Write One Today)
Aug 7
The Dangerous Comfort of Certainty—Why the Smartest People Often Ask the Most Questions
Aug 7
The Fed Just Admitted It's Flying Blind—And Markets Know It
Aug 7
The Silent Treatment Isn't Communication—It's Just Silence With Feelings
Aug 7
State News
Read Section →Crews Respond to Structure Fire on 600 S Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach, Fl 33441, Usa in Deerfield
Emergency responders were dispatched to a structure fire at 2:56 AM today at 600 S Federal Hwy in Deerfield.
Aug 7
Crews Respond to Overdose on 700 NE 18th Ave in Fort Lauderdale
Aug 7
Deerfield Beach Structure fire: Live Updates
Aug 7
FL 33319 Structure fire: Live Updates
Aug 7
National
Read Section →New Jersey Motor Vehicle System Error Registered 6,600 Noncitizens to Vote
A system error within New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission led to the registration of 6,600 noncitizens as voters, Governor Sherill announced. A preliminary review indicates fewer than 400 of these individuals ultimately cast ballots.
Aug 7
Trump Administration Implements New Tariffs on Trading Partners
Aug 7
Oil Prices Reach $100 Per Barrel After Red Sea Incidents
Aug 7
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