Two candidates are running for the Lee County School Board in District 1. Running in the non-partisan race are the incumbent, Sam Fisher, and challenger Jenn McDaigle. Only voters in District 1 may cast a ballot in this race to appear on the Aug. 18 primary ballot. District 1 includes much ...
A pair of teens are facing charges after police say they stole a cell phone on the grounds of a Waffle House in Cape Coral. A 17- and 15-year-old, both males, have both been charged with with robbery by sudden snatch without firearm/weapon. According to Cape Coral Police Department officials, ...
Four candidates are vying for the Lee County School Board in District 4. Running in the non-partisan race are the incumbent, Debbie Jordan, and three challengers - Carl W. Baxter, Tony Beougher and Gisele “Gigi” Gentile. Only voters in District 4 may cast a ballot in this race to appear ...
The Florida Department of Transportation this morning announced an unexpected double‑lane closure has been implemented on the northbound outside lanes and shoulder of the Edison Bridge in Fort Myers. The inside travel lane remains fully open to motorists. Crews are currently on site ...
A staff-tendered option to raise fees charged to youth leagues and others using city park amenities by as much as 80% was shot down by Cape Coral City Council Tuesday. The elected board quickly rejected the option at its budget workshop after community members — including children — spoke ...
A circuit court judge has found the language for Florida’s touted “tax reform” amendment misleading and has given State Attorney General James Uthmeier 10 days to revise the ballot title or summary. “Simply put, the proposed ballot title does not state the basic legal purpose of the ...
BRADENTON - The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels defeated the Bradenton Marauders 4-2 Wednesday night at LECOM Park. Outfielders Bryce Fowler and Minnesota Twins No. 28 prospect Yovanny Duran both made their Florida State League debuts and combined to drive in three of the Mussels (55-47, 18-19) ...
When a hurricane comes to Southwest Florida, power outages are often one of the most visible reminders of the storm’s impact. While the electric grid is more resilient than ever, designed with stronger poles, smart technology, and layered redundancy, severe weather can still cause widespread ...