By Elise Plunk A federal judge has rescinded a federal permit for a coastal restoration project in the Atchafalaya Basin, marking a win for environmental groups who sued to block the work. Judge Brian A. Jackson of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana ruled March 31 that the U.S. Army Corps… Read More
The Fort Myers Beach Pier, dredging of an almost filled in Blind Pass and pickleball courts on Pine Island were among issues the Lee County Board of County Commissioners tackled on Tuesday. The county will take a major step to rebuild the landmark pier on Fort Myers Beach. Commissioners Tuesday approved a contract for a… Read More
By Mike Schuler The United Nations Security Council failed Tuesday to pass a Gulf-backed resolution aimed at protecting commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, after Russia and China vetoed the measure—laying bare deep geopolitical divisions as maritime traffic through the critical chokepoint remains near collapse. The draft resolution, led by Bahrain and supported by the… Read More
Parkes Shire Council is pleased to announce that works to deepen the launch channel at Lake Endeavour will commence on Monday, 13 April 2026. To ensure the safety of the community and contractors, there will be no public access to the dam during construction. The road at the intersection of Lake Endeavour Road and Bindogundra… Read More
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – A new beach renourishment project is set to begin after work wraps up on the north end of Myrtle Beach. The City of Myrtle Beach announced Monday that a separate renourishment project in the Arcadian Shores area, paid for by the City of Myrtle Beach and Horry County, is scheduled… Read More