Lee County Domestic Services will hold its annual Flip This Kennel competition this year in gold medal style. Animal Services, along with various county agencies, area shelters and rescues, will decorate kennels and catteries in this year’s Olympic theme to highlight shelter pets in the county’s adoption center. All cats and dogs in decorated catteries/kennels […]
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As Data Centers Eye Florida, FPL Says Customers Won’t Foot the Bill
Data centers serve as critical IT infrastructure for everything from shopping apps and streaming services to email and artificial intelligence. Florida lawmakers and regulators are preparing for a potential influx of data centers as demand for these online services grows. This is an edited transcript of a conversation with FPL President Scott Bores on how FPL […]
Alva Strawberry Festival and Plant Sale Is March 14
The Alva Garden Club’s annual Strawberry Festival is set for Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Alva Methodist Church, 21441 Pearl Street in Alva. The festival’s highlights are servings of homemade strawberry shortcake, hundreds of plants for sale, a bake sale and a book sale. Craft vendors, fresh produce and non-profit vendors […]
Calusa, Creeks, and Crackers: Celebrating 500 Years of South Florida Cattle History at the 2026 Cracker Dinner
The Southwest Florida Historical Society announces its 2026 Annual Cracker Dinner Fundraiser. This year’s program, titled “Calusa, Creeks, and Crackers: 500 Years of Cattle History in South Florida,” will be held Saturday evening, March 21st at Marion Hall, St. Cecilia Catholic Community, 5632 Sunrise Drive, Fort Myers. The event begins with a catered barbecue dinner […]
Lee County and Its Partners Conduct Cold-Weather Outreach
Lee County Government is coordinating with its partner agencies for continued cold-weather outreach. Plans include: The Lee County Department of Human & Veteran Services and partners typically coordinate plans during timeframes in which the temperature drops below 40 degrees, true temperature or with windchill, for a period of time. Additional information and resources are available […]
Household Chemical Waste Collection Scheduled for Feb. 14 in Lehigh Acres
Lehigh Acres residents will be able to safely and responsibly dispose of household chemical waste, such as leftover paints, cleaners, herbicides, pesticides, automotive fluids, lithium batteries and pool chemicals Saturday, Feb. 14. The Household Chemical Waste (HCW) collection, hosted by Lee County Solid Waste in partnership with Lee County Parks & Recreation, will be held […]
LCEC Urges Members to Conserve Energy During Cold Snap
Due to the extreme cold warning in Florida, LCEC is asking members to take simple conservation steps over the next few days. These actions will help maintain regional grid reliability. Usage is currently higher as a result of more residents and businesses utilizing heaters. Heating can cost three times more than cooling and significantly increases […]
Lee County and Its Partners Continue Cold-weather Outreach into Next Week
Lee County Government is coordinating with its partner agencies for continued cold-weather outreach into next week. The Lee County Department of Human & Veteran Services, Lee County Transit (LeeTran) and additional partners typically coordinate plans during timeframes in which the temperature drops below 40 degrees, true temperature or with windchill, for a period of time. […]
Veterans Park Recreation Center hosts annual Community Health & Wellness Fair
Lee County Parks & Recreation will host its free annual Community Health & Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14, at Veterans Park Recreation Center, 55 Homestead Road South, Lehigh Acres. The family-friendly event will focus on health education, wellness awareness and community resources. More than 20 local organizations and vendors […]
Veterans Park in Lehigh Acres hosts Community Yard Sale
Registration is open now for anyone who wants to sell items at the Lehigh Acres Community Yard Sale planned for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Veterans Park, 55 Homestead Road S., Lehigh Acres, Fl. Clean out closets, garages, and homes to turn unused items into another person’s treasure. Take advantage of […]
