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Editorial | Not my kid?

With schools out for spring break next week, Drug Free Lee will host a series of online presentations for kids and parents. The daily Zoom sessions will be presented at 2 p.m. from March 17-20 with information on how to take part available at DrugFreeLee.org. Thinking “not my kid?” We ...

Editorial | Mincing words

Cape Coral City Council cut the number of ways the public can comment at its meetings Wednesday by amending its Council Agenda Rules of Procedure. The change to the policy — which eliminates citizen petitions to Council — came with no previous public discussion at a workshop or meeting and ...

A strong America means protecting Americans

To the editor: Trump's appointee Hegseth ordered a halt to U.S. operations to stop Russian cyber attacks. Last year my bank had to shut down its website after Russia hacked into mortgage accounts for thousands of Americans. Russia has been hacking into banks, the U.S. power grid and even oil ...

Guest Commentary | Put the money in the classroom

Are those overseeing the LCSD budget missing a key line item? Let’s take a closer look. School Board members earn the same salary as a starting teacher and receive the same benefits. Starting Salary for Instructional Staff • Base Salary (estimated): $50,500.00 • Master’s Degree: ...