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Lee County and its partners activate cold-weather outreach plan
Lee County Government is coordinating with its partner agencies for cold-weather outreach this week. The Lee County Department of Human & Veteran Services, Lee County
Amanda Cochran Officially Files for Lee County Commission District 5
By: East Lee County News Staff Amanda Cochran has officially filed for the Lee County Commission District 5 seat, building on months of community encouragement
Why HJR 207 Is the Smartest Step Toward Property Tax Relief
By: Matt Caldwell This week (November 17th, 2025) the House considered eight bills (seven constitutional amendments and a general bill) for property tax reform. While
Lee Commissioners Award Contract for Intersection Improvements at Daniels Parkway and Treeline Avenue
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a contract to construct improvements to the intersection of Treeline Avenue and Daniels Parkway, including
New Big Carlos Pass Bridge to open to traffic on Friday, Nov. 14
Crews will begin to shift traffic to the newly constructed, fixed-span Big Carlos Pass Bridge beginning at 11 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, through 6 a.m.
Lee Commissioners Continue Commitment to Public Safety Infrastructure
The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday continued its commitment to strengthening the community’s public safety infrastructure with votes to design new, resilient communications
Roundabout Construction Alters Traffic at Buckingham & Gunnery
The Lee County Department of Transportation is pleased to announce crews are entering the third phase of construction for the Buckingham and Gunnery roads roundabout,
Florida’s Agricultural Regional Projects Program – $25 Million Grant Announcement
By: East Lee County News Staff $25 Million in Grant Funding Now Available for Agricultural Water Projects Program supports regional partnerships to protect Florida’s water
Lee County Public Safety to Add Autonomous Drones to Help Safeguard the Public and First Responders
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to leverage additional drone technology to enhance efforts to ensure public safety by approving the purchase of
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