To the editor: Yes, there were bears in Cape Coral and Pine Island. The two bears in Cape Coral were really neat. Over a year ago there was another bear in the Cape. Leave them alone and keep at a safe distance and you are mostly perfectly safe. Black bears by nature will not attack you. The ...

Southwest Florida’s mangrove forests are a vibrant refuge for creatures of all shapes and sizes. Mangrove root systems provide sanctuary for species like fish and shellfish. Mangrove canopies serve as habitat for wildlife like insects and nesting coastal birds. The Florida Department of ...

When the school year winds down, students and teachers across Southwest Florida become anxious for a well-deserved break. Although it’s important for students to step away from the daily grind, research continues to demonstrate the impact of summer learning loss -- also called brain drain -- ...

Lee Health has been assessing the benefits and considerations of converting to a community-focused nonprofit health system to determine if a new governance structure is in the best interest of the residents of Lee County. The case for the transition from a public governmental system has been ...

The joyous sounds of hundreds of our students tossing their caps in celebration filled the air as the Class of 2024 graduated this May. These graduates are now embarking on diverse paths: entering the workforce, joining the military, pursuing technical education, or attending traditional ...

To the editor: Whenever a child is going to a childcare facility it is extremely important to have a positive open line of communication with the teachers, facility staff and parents. Providing times for parents to come in and speak with the staff and or teacher is key for the success of ...

To the editor: Here we go again. Reading a letter from a recent transplant who is going from an Independent to a Democrat because she does not like the way Florida is governed. What? You didn’t check why the residents of Florida are pleased before moving here? Newcomers leave their ...

To the editor: I am a Democrat and currently living in Lehigh Acres. I have been a Democrat all my life. I am very upset and disturbed that Trump is still a candidate for the Presidency. I have a 41-year-old son who happens to be a felon and cannot get a job. He recently in September went ...

To the editor: Gov. DeSantis announced on June 10 that he was committed to approving a teacher salary increase of $1.25 billion for the 24-25 Fiscal Budget. This is in addition to the “impressive” job of increasing starting teacher pay by a little over $8,000 in 2019. Florida has a debit ...

To the editor: We just wanted to take a moment to share with the community an uplifting experience we shared with complete strangers a few months ago. My husband and I were in a car accident. I was driving and the car malfunctioned and accelerated on its own, causing us to strike a building. ...