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Lee County Government Update for Wednesday, Sept. 25, Regarding Tropical Storm Helene
Lee County Government has the following updates related to operations and preparations for Tropical Storm Helene, which is anticipated to bring inclement weather to residents
Learn about Six Proposed Amendments to the Florida Constitution
The League of Women Voters of Lee County, Inc. invites the public to Learn about Six Proposed Amendments to the Florida Constitution on Saturday, October 5, 2024,
A Letter from Amanda Cochran
I am deeply humbled and incredibly honored by the support I received during this campaign. I want to make one thing very clear – I
Goodwill Employee Shines with Multiple Gold Medals at Special Olympics
David Latu, an employee at Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida (SWFL), recently won 3 medals in Swimming at the Florida Regional Special Olympics. He won
Upcoming Lee County Public Budget Hearings
The Lee Board of County Commissioners will hold two public budget hearings in September to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 county budget. These hearings
City of Fort Myers Awarded $1,072,824 in CDBG-DR Funding
The City of Fort Myers has been awarded $1,072,824 from the Lee Board of County Commissioners for Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding as
Why Primaries Are Important
By: Susie Allen August 20th, 2024 is the date of the upcoming primaries in Florida. Here in Lee County there are several challengers seeking to
Introducing Mike Hollow, a Write-in Candidate for Sheriff
I am Mike Hollow, running to be your next Sheriff of Lee County. As a tenured Deputy with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office for nearly
Letter to the Editor – Susan Allen
Letter from Susan Allen of Alva Amanda Cochran for Lee County Commission District Five I enthusiastically endorse Amanda Cochran for Lee County Commission, District Five.
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