Your Health Now: Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Fort Myers, Fla. According to the Healthy Lee Community Health Assessment, lung cancer is the leading cause of death in Lee County. Smoking is the number one risk factor for lung cancer, and is linked to nearly 90 percent of all cases of lung cancer in the United States. November is lung cancer awareness month, and Veena Sharma, an oncology nurse navigator with Lee Health, is here today to talk about screening and help that is available at the regional cancer center.

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US Senate passes legislation to ban TikTok; how will it impact you?

Late Tuesday, the United States Senate passed legislation to ban the popular social media platform TikTok unless a new owner is selected.

Cool and comfortable morning ahead of a warmer afternoon

The Weather Authority is tracking a clear Wednesday morning start with sunny and mild afternoon conditions in Southwest Florida.

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Cape Coral commissioners set to discuss possibility of pay raises

Anything having to do with money and Cape Coral City Council is a hot topic of discussion these days. The council’s decision late last year to give themselves stipends caused an uproar among voters who felt they had no say in the decision.