The second-largest single splash of fresh water in the contiguous United States, which dominates the southern half of the Florida peninsula with a hydrologic gravity of sorts extending from the ...

Dozens of educators from across Southwest Florida participated in School Garden Leadership Training recently at ECHO’s North America Impact Center in North Fort Myers. The day-long event, which took ...

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A surge of injured and orphaned baby squirrel nestlings in recent days has turned the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida into a kind of squirrel triage as the hospital ...

Amidst Florida’s silky sands, year-round warmth, and vibrant lifestyle, it’s no wonder so many proudly call this state home. With its unique blend of natural beauty, close-knit communities, and ...

At only 20 years old, Areli Sanjuan is already quite accomplished and is giving back to those who helped her when she was just a few years younger. First, the young lady helped co-found a Bonita ...

Spooky season is here, and it’s time to pick the perfect costume. After all, you should be smart and styling for your Halloween party. So, the crack research team here at Essential News has scoured ...

Hoffmann Media Group, a subsidiary of the Hoffmann Family of Companies, announced the acquisition of Napa Valley Publishing Company. This strategic move brings a collection of historic and respected ...

When I retired from 34 years of teaching and coaching, I spent my last few days walking around the school, saying goodbye to all that I would miss. I started, of course, by saying goodbye to ...

The American crocodile is back. It’s a win for a species that had seen its numbers dwindle to less than 300 in the early 70s, with a total of only 10 to 20 nests, according to the Florida Fish and ...

There are those who create stunning works of art, and those who create exquisite culinary dishes. When those two are the same, you get Norman Love Confections. “I always had a love for art, and the ...

I just got back from the supermarket. I paid three figures for groceries again and hauled away a cart full of plastic. Most of the plastic was single-use and disposable. Use it once and toss it out – ...