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Bill Medley bringing The Righteous Brothers to Fort Myers

Bill Medley is best known for his smooth baritone voice on the mega-hit "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" as part the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo The Righteous Brothers. But in the early days of the group, before they recorded the most-played radio song in American history, he was ...

2,480 students disciplined for 'disruptive behaviors' in anti-ICE walkouts

The School District of Lee County released disciplinary actions taken against 2,480 students it identified as participating in “disruptive behaviors” related to anti-ICE walkouts that took place Feb. 4-6. Behaviors cited were: • 2,037 skipping class or tardy to class • 393 safety ...

Ag Expo continues with Moonlight Madness, the big draw for Friday

The 2026 Southwest Florida Ag Expo will kick off its first weekend with its traditional Moonlight Madness rides-and-admission special tonight. The expo — themed this year as Roots N Rides — opened Thursday and will run from through Sunday, March 8, with promotional nights happening ...

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Roots ‘N Rides: Southwest Florida Ag Expo has strong opening weekend

The Southwest Florida Ag Expo had a strong opening weekend, attracting thousands of attendees. From the event start at 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday evening, more than 31,400 residents and visitors attended the 11-day festival at Mike Greenwell Regional Park in North Fort Myers. The 11-day ...

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Ag Day will shine a light on the agricultural portion of the expo March 7

A major component for the Lee County Southwest Florida Ag Expo continues to be for the youth. Ag Day will shine a light on the agricultural portion of the expo on Saturday, March 7. The doors open at 11 a.m. for the market animal auction, the livestock auction. Lainey Fisher said the ...

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Local wrestlers headed to boys FHSAA State Championships this week

A number of local wrestlers have earned the right to compete in the FHSAA State Championships this week in Kissimmee. Bishop Verot High’s Bennett Sweitzer, who earned the 1A-3 regional title in the 175-pound division, will be joined by teammates Hudson Sweitzer (third at 120), Tiago Passos ...

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