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School district: OPENGATE producing results

The School District of Lee County’s weapons detection system has produced results, officials said Monday. A three-year comparison of OPENGATE numbers, presented during a school board meeting, shows an overall decrease in offenses. “Our No. 1 priority is safety and security of our ...

Education Briefs | Aug. 7

Lee County Tax Collector hosting ‘Stock a Classroom’ supply drive to support local teachers The Lee County Tax Collector’s Office is hosting its third annual “Stock a Classroom” supply drive in support of local educators. Now through Aug. 14, the community is invited to drop off ...

SWFL News

Judge finds Amendment 3 ballot language misleading

A circuit court judge has found the language for Florida’s touted “tax reform” amendment misleading and has given State Attorney General James Uthmeier 10 days to revise the ballot title or summary. “Simply put, the proposed ballot title does not state the basic legal purpose of the ...

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Lee Commissioners approve the purchase of four parcels for Conservation 20/20

The Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its support of the Conservation 20/20 program today with votes to approve the purchase of four parcels, including three parcels on Pine Island and an infill parcel bordered by the Orange River Preserve east of Interstate 75 on Palm Beach ...

GoFundMe set up to help pay for slain teen’s funeral

The Lehigh Acres community is rallying around the family of a teen who was found dead last Tuesday, the victim of a homicide. Matthew Kymani St. Marc, 15, was found deceased on a driveway along Southwest 22nd Street. Since then, the community has shed tears at a celebration of life at ...

Local Sports & Recreation

Fort Myers Roller Derby takes on Bradentucky Bombers Saturday at The Skatium

Fort Myers Roller Derby is gearing up for another home bout. Join the club this Saturday, Aug. 8, as Fort Myers Roller Derby takes on Bradentucky Bombers in a back-to-school-themed showdown at the Fort Myers Skatium. This special bout also supports Southwest Florida schools, so the team ...

Local Columns

Column: North Fort Myers Art League (August)

Greetings of great joy to all readers in and around our North Fort Myers & Lee County neighborhoods. Our current show, is “Tidal Treasures.” Member Ron Powell of North Fort Myers is our featured artist. He has about 20 of his paintings in oil on display and are for sale…as are the ...

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