Fire destroys island home
County to test mechanical opening operations of Matlacha Drawbridge this week
Lee County announced today that the first mechanical opening of the Matlacha Drawbridge will occur this week. It will be the first time the bridge has opened since 2022 when Hurricane Ian damaged it. Pine Island-Matlacha area motorists will see crews testing the drawbridge. The amount of time motorists will wait for the drawbridge to open and close will mirror what would be a normal wait for a vessel to pass through. Test openings must occur during daylight this week, as this is the first time the bridge has opened in more than three years. Openings are anticipated Tuesday, Feb. 24, through Thursday, Feb. 26. The testing will include using traffic signals, span openings, raising and ...
700 Mariner High JROTC cadets pair up with Community Cooperative to fight food insecurity
Two dozen manatees dead in Manatee Park
Fundraising campaign underway to benefit SEA STAR Program
The SEA STAR Program — Safety, Education, Awareness, Sensory Training — Autism Readiness — is the benefactor of tonight’s 10th annual MarineMax Yacht Gala: A Night Under A Million Stars. For those still looking to contribute, donations are welcome at www.leehealthfoundation.org. Lee ...
Huge charity car show ready to roll
One of Southwest Florida’s largest charity car shows returns this Saturday to Mariner High School. The ninth annual Cape Coral Charity Car Show, sponsored by Cape Coral First Methodist Church, takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 21. The event is expected to be packed with nearly 500 ...
Overnight lane closures this weekend on the Little Pine Island Bridge
MATLACHA, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation reports there will be overnight lane closures on the Little Pine Island Bridge from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the following dates: n Friday evening, Feb. 20, through Saturday morning, Feb. 21 n Sunday evening, Feb. 22, through Monday ...
