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With the government on the brink of a shutdown as Congress remains at an impasse on a funding deal, federal departments and agencies have begun the mandatory process of planning to bring nonessential functions to a halt at the start of the new fiscal year on October 1. The post How a government shutdown could impact Americans appeared first on ABC7 Southwest Florida.

Twenty more community members shaved their heads on Friday to raise money and awareness for local kids battling cancer at Golisano Children’s Hospital. The post Clips for Cancer continues raising money for kids at Golisano appeared first on ABC7 Southwest Florida.

Just one year after Hurricane Ian, Citizens Insurance announced a significant rate hike for its policyholders. The post Citizen Insurance policyholders facing double-digit rate hike appeared first on ABC7 Southwest Florida.

The Cape Coral Together Resilience Rally was created to help bring support to nonprofits that helped the community immediately after Hurricane Ian. The post Cape Coral hosts rally supporting nonprofits’ contributions to Hurricane Ian relief appeared first on ABC7 Southwest Florida.

International nonprofit Project Lifesaver is a search and rescue program designed to help reduce potential harm for adults and children who are prone to wandering due to cognitive conditions. The post Project Lifesaver bracelet provides safety for people with autism appeared first on ABC7 Southwest Florida.