TAMPA AND NORTH FORT MYERS —— MetroLagoons is celebrating Christmas in July with a weekend full of holiday cheer across its four lagoons. From July 24-26, activities will take place across the greater Tampa and Southwest Florida regions. Guests can enjoy a summer-inspired twist on ...
The July 1 preliminary tax roll values in Lee County show a bit brighter picture than the estimated tax roll values for 2026 — overall valuation shows a shallower dip. The Lee County tax roll overall valuation had a decline of .96%, a change from the June estimated tax roll of s 1.94% dip. ...
Cape Coral City Hall will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. City offices will reopen Monday, July 6, for regular operating hours. The trash collection schedule will not change. Parks & Recreation: • On Friday, July 3, boat ramps, parks, and preserves will ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices ...
Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027, a $117.6 billion spending plan "that reflects nearly eight years of conservative leadership anchored by fiscal discipline, responsible governance, and strategic investment. "Following nearly $810 million in line-item ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation. The 6-3 decision overturns lower court orders ...
CLEARWATER, Fla. - The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels dropped their second consecutive game against the Clearwater Threshers Thursday night at BayCare Ballpark, falling by a 4-2 score. The loss marked the first time Fort Myers (44-32, 7-4) has fallen in back-to-back games in the second half of ...
Flood panels were touted as the wave of the future in hurricane protection, replacing sandbags and providing more reliable protection, but safety and structural damage concerns have led the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reassess the value of the panels. In the Town of Fort Myers ...