Florida Power & Light Company is expanding scholarship opportunities for high school seniors passionate about STEM. The company is now offering three scholarships: two $20,000 awards for students who participated in FIRST, VEX, or B.E.S.T robotics programs and one $5,000 scholarship for a ...
A professionally judged car show rolls back to Cape Coral next weekend at a popular large outdoor venue. The Cape Coral Car, Truck, Jeep Show & Swap Meet, put on by Judge’s Car & Truck Shows, is set to take place on April 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the German American Social ...
One of the nation’s top forecasters when it comes to the Atlantic hurricane season released its first predictions of the 2026 season Thursday morning, with some encouraging news for Southwest Floridians. Colorado State University hurricane researchers have predicted a “somewhat ...
The temporary closure of the Wilson Pigott Bridge on State Road 31 leading into Fort Myers caused long traffic delays during both morning and afternoon drive times today. The closure of the bridge for deck replacement began Monday with the structure to remain fully closed to all vehicular ...
The School District of Lee County will hold its annual Spring Teacher Recruitment Fair on Thursday, April 23, welcoming qualified candidates to help fill instructional positions for the 2026-27 school year. The Spring Teacher Recruitment Fair is by invitation only. Interested candidates must ...
Join Lee County in recognizing April 12-18 as “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week” to celebrate the professionals who safeguard the health, safety and well-being of the community. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is organized nationally by the Association of ...
The Lee County 4-H Foundation is gearing up for one of its most popular community events of the year — the annual Family Fishing Tournament Fundraiser on May 2, at Mike Greenwell Regional Park. Anglers of all ages and skill levels are invited to compete in this family-friendly tournament, ...
Dear Mr. Feichthaler, I write today about bad tax news, and its not just that April 15 is rapidly approaching! I inherited my home two years ago from my mother, who lived there since 2010. Due to the homestead exemption, and the Save Our Homes cap that was low back from the recession, my ...