The school year has officially come to an end, and what an extraordinary journey it’s been! Throughout our district, students, teachers, staff, and families have achieved remarkable milestones together—and we’re ending this year with tremendous momentum. Congratulations to the Class of ...
President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” passed the U.S. House recently by one vote. The bill’s impact is certainly “big,” but how “beautiful” it will be remains to be seen. As a former State Senator and Senate Republican Whip, I know every vote ultimately requires a “yes” ...
To the editor: The proposed federal budget calls for cuts of $880 billion to Medicaid coverage over the next 10 years significantly affecting healthcare in Lee County, particularly impacting small or rural hospitals and nursing homes. Consider: Millions of individuals could lose their ...
In the days leading up to the No Kings protest rallies, I was not sure what to expect. Social media comment threads were rife with disparaging comments ranging from calling protesters rioters to some not-so-veiled statements of desire to run them over. Given that this is sleepy Southwest ...
To the editor: What is going on at Lee Animal Services? Change is needed! Recently a person’s pet named Kevin went missing. Lee Animal Services got a hold of the animal and euthanized him before the owners even knew he was there. As a taxpayer I demand that the Lee County Commissioners ...
To the editor: FL Statute 162.21 (3)(b) Code Complaints: While the above requirement was intended to ensure transparency and accountability in code enforcement, it has created an unforeseen, negative consequence “fear of retaliation or actual retaliation.” While I agree with the ...
