By Carline Saintilus, candidate for Lee County School Board, District 5 | Special to EastLeeNews.com Over the past several months on the campaign trail, I have had the privilege of speaking with hundreds of employees throughout the School District of Lee County, including teachers, bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers, administrative staff, maintenance personnel, security officers, […]
Day: July 30, 2026
How Do Voters Choose a Judge?
By Vera Bergermann, Candidate for 20th Judicial Circuit Court, Group 19 Primary elections often have low voter turnout, and many voters leave judicial races blank because they are hesitant to choose someone about whom they know very little. Judicial elections are nonpartisan, and candidates must follow rules designed to protect the impartiality and independence of […]
Tech Bros Say AI Will Pay You to Stay Home. It Won’t
By Clara Byte | Special to the EastLeeNews.com Recently, a friend’s twenty-something child was worried that AI would take their job. The parents worry as well. They’re not wrong to wonder — but the part of the story getting told isn’t the part that matters. History says machines leave us with different jobs, not none. […]
Caloosa 80 Hearings Reset as Alva Prepares
Submitted by Concerned Citizens for Lee County | Special to EastLeeNews.com ALVA – Public hearings for the Caloosa 80 proposal have moved from August to September, giving residents more time to prepare for a land-use decision that could shape Alva’s rural future. The comprehensive plan amendment is scheduled for a Lee County Board of County […]
My Vision for Lee County
A Conversation About Growth, Infrastructure, Conservation and Accountability By Amanda Cochran | Candidate for Lee County Commission, District 5 Lee County is experiencing tremendous growth, and with that growth come important decisions about our future. The choices we make today will determine the quality of life for generations to come. Growth Must Be Planned Responsibly […]
Ola Hawatmeh Is Prepared to Represent District 19
EDITORIAL ENDORSEMENT | By Katrina Salokar, Editor and Publisher of the East Lee County News, The ROAR Florida’s 19th Congressional District needs a representative who understands Congress, can evaluate legislation, advocate for federal resources and operate an effective district office. In evaluating this race, I considered the duties of the office, relevant experience, stated priorities, […]
New Lehigh School Clears State Review, Opens Doors
Champions Christian Academy will offer credit recovery, individualized instruction and faith-based support for students in grades 6 through 12. Special to the East Lee County News Champions Christian Academy has completed the Florida Department of Education’s private-school site visit process and was found to be in compliance with the requirements of Section 1002.421, Florida Statutes. […]
Drink Before You’re Thirsty in Florida Heat
Hometown Health | Simple ideas for healthier living in East Lee County By Angela Atkins, Integrative Health and Nutrition Coach | YourHealthUnbound.com The other afternoon, I learned another Florida lesson the hard way. I was outside around 2 p.m., pulling weeds that had been waiting since May. I had my gloves on, my hat pulled […]
