$2 million fire tower readies for opening

North Port's new fire training tower, viewable from West Price Boulevard near North Port High, will be dedicated this week.

NORTH PORT — A new tool for saving people and property goes live next week.

Delayed for months by Hurricane Ian, a practice structure for firefighters opens with a ribbon-cutting event on Friday.

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