The Voices We Don’t Hear: Fear Has No Place in Public Education

By Carline Saintilus, candidate for Lee County School Board, District 5 |...

How Do Voters Choose a Judge?

By Vera Bergermann, Candidate for 20th Judicial Circuit Court, Group 19  Primary...

Caloosa 80 Hearings Reset as Alva Prepares

Submitted by Concerned Citizens for Lee County | Special to EastLeeNews.com ALVA...

My Vision for Lee County

A Conversation About Growth, Infrastructure, Conservation and Accountability By Amanda Cochran |...

Ola Hawatmeh Is Prepared to Represent District 19

EDITORIAL ENDORSEMENT | By Katrina Salokar, Editor and Publisher of the East...

New Lehigh School Clears State Review, Opens Doors

Champions Christian Academy will offer credit recovery, individualized instruction and faith-based support...

The Roar – August 2026 Issue

You’re Invited to Help Shape LaBelle’s Future! 

The City of LaBelle is inviting residents, business owners and community stakeholders...

Veterans Park Recreation Center to Host Back-to-School Bash

Lee County Parks & Recreation will host a free Back-to-School Bash from...

East Lee County News Endorses India Palencia for Lee County School Board, District 6

East Lee County News, The ROAR, endorses India Palencia for Lee County...

Opinion: Clean Water Is Not a Partisan Issue. It’s a Conservative Priority.

By: James Kennedy I’ve spoken with county commissioners over the years, and...

Breakfast and Lunch Served at No Cost to Students at all Lee County Public Schools

The School District of Lee County today announced that it is again...

Keep Lee County Beautiful Awarded Neighborhood Grant from The Starbucks Foundation

Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc. (KLCB) has received a Neighborhood Grant from...

Lee GOP Hosts Candidate Forum at Florida SouthWestern State College

The Lee County Republican Executive Committee and the Ethical Campaign & Accountability...

Vote Informed August 18, 2026

Ahead of the August 18, 2026 primary election, the League of Women...

City of LaBelle Continues Environmental Cleanup Following Wastewater Discharge 

The City of LaBelle continues its coordinated response and environmental cleanup  efforts...

Commentary: Progress Is Measured by Every Child

East Lee County News endorses Carline Saintilus for Lee County School Board,...

August Programs at Riverdale Public Library

Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for...

August Programs at East County Regional Library

Next month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics...

Be ‘Flood Aware’ Before the Height of Hurricane Season

Homeowners should take steps now to reduce their flood riskLee County Government...