The Voices We Don’t Hear: Fear Has No Place in Public Education
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
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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
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
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,
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
More Than 100 Trials Prepared Me for the Bench
By Mike Colombo | Candidate for Lee County Court Judge, Group 5 I decided to seek this office because I believe my legal experience, courtroom
LeeGOP Chair Calls for an End to Political Smears
By Mercedes Price-Harry, Chairwoman of the Lee County GOP Executive Committee | LeeGOP.org As Chairwoman of the Lee County Republican Executive Committee, I am calling
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 School Board, District 6, the countywide at-large seat. Palencia has demonstrated persistence, firsthand
Lee GOP Hosts Candidate Forum at Florida SouthWestern State College
The Lee County Republican Executive Committee and the Ethical Campaign & Accountability Initiative hosted a well-attended candidate forum at Florida SouthWestern State College, drawing engaged
Vote Informed August 18, 2026
Ahead of the August 18, 2026 primary election, the League of Women Voters of Lee County, inc. offers the nonpartisan voter education tool VOTE411.org. This “one-stop shop”
