Politics
DeSantis Taps State Rep. Persons-Mulicka as Lee County Elections Chief
Gov. DeSantis appointed state Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka, a Fort Myers attorney, as Lee County Supervisor of Elections.
Gov. DeSantis appointed state Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka, a Fort Myers attorney, as Lee County Supervisor of Elections.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission documented 632 manatee deaths in 2025, with cold stress claiming 33 animals and boat collisions killing 98 manatees.

Collier and Lee counties recorded year-over-year gains in closed home sales for the first time since February 2022, with some markets seeing double-digit increases.