Day: October 3, 2025

Free Autism Screenings for Young Children

East Lee News | Posted on October 3, 2025 |

Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida offers free monthly autism spectrum disorder screenings for toddlers 18 months to five years of age. The next screenings will be held on Oct. 15 and Oct.17, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Pediatric Specialist Office, 15901 Bass Road, Suite 102, Fort Myers. It is estimated that […]

Household Chemical Waste Collection Scheduled for Oct. 11 in Lehigh Acres

East Lee News | Posted on October 3, 2025 |

Lehigh Acres residents will be able to safely and responsibly dispose of household chemical waste, such as leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids and pool chemicals, on Saturday, Oct. 11. The collection, hosted by Lee County Solid Waste in partnership with Lee County Parks & Recreation, will be held from 8 a.m. to noon […]

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