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School superintendent, long-tenured board members, thanked

Two Lee County School Board members and the interim superintendent were thanked for their services Wednesday, their last board meeting. “I am honored to recognize Dr. Ken Savage for his exceptional commitment and willingness to serve as the interim superintendent for the second time. He ...

Lee School District weighs changes to student enrollment plan

A modified student enrollment plan came before the Lee County School Board Wednesday for its first formal consideration. Student Enrollment Director Soretta Ralph provided an update on the plan for the 2025-2026 school year during the first reading. The past two years have seen significant ...

Five new council members prepare to take office

The Cape Coral City Council dais will have a new look in the wake of the 2024 General Election. Among the five seats up for grabs — with three total incumbents running and two council members termed out — Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 will all have new representatives. There are some are ...

Lawrence Kearney NSDAR to meet Nov. 19

The Lawrence Kearney NSDAR meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 19, hosted at Palmetto Pines Country Club, which is located off Skyline Boulevard at 1940 S.W. 9th Court, Cape Coral. A social gathering will be at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30, with a guest speaker at 12 p.m. The speaker this ...

Inauguration event set for county commissioners, Nov. 19

An Inauguration ceremony for three members elected to the Lee Board of County Commissioners will be held 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Commission Chambers of the Old Lee County Courthouse, 2120 Main St., Fort Myers. A reception will follow at 9 a.m., and the regularly scheduled Board ...

Local officials hail Trump victory

The election of Donald Trump back to the presidency Tuesday included more than 250,000 ballots in support from Lee County voters. Trump captured 63% of the electorate in Lee County, improving on his showing in 2020 when he earned 59% of the county vote. Trump became the first Republican in ...

‘Going home:’ Carlin excited about school superintendent win

With nearly 70% of the vote earned Tuesday night, Denise Carlin will take the helm of the School District of Lee County as the first elected superintendent since the 1970s on Nov. 19. “I am over-the-moon excited,” Carlin said Wednesday morning. “It’s such a great day. I am very ...

Chaviano readies to address teacher, parent concerns

The first time entering the political arena, Cape Coral resident Vanessa Chaviano was elected as the new District 7 school board member Tuesday night. Chaviano received 204,476 votes, 69.22%, while Sheridan Chester received 90,935, or 30.78%. She said she was still processing the victory ...

Voters usher in new city council

The highly-contested Cape Coral City Council races were decided Tuesday night in the 2024 General Election, with an all-new dais, featuring some familiar faces, set to govern in the near future.  Five seats were up: Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7, featuring two incumbents vying for re-election ...

Just for Fun Dog Show set for Nov. 16

Calling all dog lovers. The ultimate, tail-wagging extravaganza is returning to Rotary Park on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 3 to 5 p.m., and you won't want to miss it. Previously held during the "dog days of August," this popular show hosted by the city of Cape Coral has been moved to November ...