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Summer reading at the library: Color Our World

The Lee County Library System’s Summer Reading Program kicks off at the end of May and runs through August to keep kids reading during their break from school. Lee County Library System Programming & Community Outreach Manager Melissa Baker said this year’s Summer Reading Program’s ...

Headless alligator corpse with missing tail found in Cape Coral canal

A deceased alligator missing a head and tail was found floating in a Cape Coral canal on Thursday. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to the report of the lifeless alligator which was apparently the victim of either an illegal poaching or an illegal harvesting. In Florida, it is illegal to hunt, harvest or possess an alligator outside of hunting season (which requires a permit and which runs from Aug. 15 to Nov. 1). It is also illegal to dispose of the body of an alligator in a canal. FWC spokesperson Bradley Johnson confirmed that the agency found the alligator in a Cape canal Thursday. "An FWC officer responded to the scene to investigate the ...

Headless alligator corpse with missing tail found in Cape Coral canal

A deceased alligator missing a head and tail was found floating in a Cape Coral canal on Thursday. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to the report of the lifeless alligator which was apparently the victim of either an illegal poaching or an illegal harvesting. In Florida, it is illegal to hunt, harvest or possess an alligator outside of hunting season (which requires a permit and which runs from Aug. 15 to Nov. 1). It is also illegal to dispose of the body of an alligator in a canal. FWC spokesperson Bradley Johnson confirmed that the agency found the alligator in a Cape canal Thursday. "An FWC officer responded to the scene to investigate the ...

News from around the region

‘Parks, Points & Perks’ shines light on Lee’s must-visits

This summer, there’s a perk in heading to parks around Lee County.  The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau in conjunction with Lee County Parks & Recreation is offering local residents and visitors new ways to experience summer fun and win great prizes. “Parks, Points & ...

Summer reading at the library: Color Our World

The Lee County Library System’s Summer Reading Program kicks off at the end of May and runs through August to keep kids reading during their break from school. Lee County Library System Programming & Community Outreach Manager Melissa Baker said this year’s Summer Reading Program’s ...

Designs sought for Pace’s Funky Fashion Show fundraiser

An advocate program that provides programs that help girls and young women thrive is gearing up for its annual fundraising fashion show.  Pace Center for Girls of Lee County has announced the return of the Funky Fashion Show, a high-energy, purpose-driven event hosted by Chico’s. The event ...

Local Sports & Recreation

May fishing is outstanding around Southwest Florida

It’s tough to be a Southwest Florida angler this time of year. I like trout and ultra-lite fishing and the trout have been bigger than normal this year. With the same gear I could fish pompano and whiting around the passes and have a great chance at Spanish macs in the same vicinity. Maybe up ...

Local Columns

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