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First responders keep our community safe

There are many opportunities for the community to stay safe, as well as educate themselves on how to do so in North Fort Myers. Lee County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Autumn King said there are 54 sworn officers assigned to the North Fort Myers precinct. The precinct is at ...

'A Salute to Service and Sacrifice '

There are states with military veterans and the men and women on active duty. Then there’s Florida, with more than 1.4 million vets and their families, tens of thousands of soldiers, sailors and airmen on some two dozen bases. And that’s not including the American and foreign pilots ...

Brightwater Lagoon to host Monster Mash Dance Party Oct. 24

Brightwater Lagoon is hosting a Monster Mash Dance Party on Friday, Oct. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will be a thrilling Halloween party with a live DJ spinning spooky hits and a towering stilt walker lurking throughout the night. Guests are encouraged to come dressed for the occasion, as ...

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Emergency road closure: Pine Island Road at Chiquita Boulevard

FDOT release issued at 10:21 a.m.: Motorists are advised that State Road 78 (Pine Island Road) at Chiquita Boulevard is currently experiencing emergency lane closures following a crash that resulted in a damaged power pole. Crews are on site to assess and repair damage. Local police are on ...

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Sizzle Dining heats up local restaurant scene

It was a record-year for an annual food extravaganza that benefits a local non-profit that addresses child hunger. Sizzle Dining recently announced the numbers for its biggest year yet, selling 87,483 meals. The month-long, two county-wide event gave participants a chance to indulge in ...

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Alligator Alcatraz topic of debate for Braver Angels

Alligator Alcatraz is the topic of debate for the upcoming Braver Angles Southwest Florida workshop in Downtown Fort Myers later this month. The goal of the debate is to promote civil discourse and mutual understanding of the other side’s viewpoints. The question — whether or not ...

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Tommy Bohanon Foundation to host 6th annual Softball Tournament and Toy Drive

The sixth annual Tommy Bohanon Foundation Softball Tournament and Toy Drive is set for Thanksgiving weekend, with team registration now open. The seasonal family event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 29, starting at 8 a.m. The tournament for toys will take place at the Northwest Cape Coral ...

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The Pulse | Fraud alert: The never-ending toll scam

They seemingly arrive daily. “You have unpaid tolls.” Many of us are now aware of this fraudulent message, but have questions regarding the content. We presented some questions to Joshua Hanchey, Senior Technology Specialist at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Question: “Is merely ...

Is the deportation of alleged Venezuelans to a “terrorism confinement center” in El Salvador without legal review an issue that gives you cause for concern?

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