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Cypress Lake Middle student wins the Lee County Spelling Bee

Cypress Lake Middle School seventh grader Nihal Gelli has won the 2026 Lee County Spelling Bee, according to The School District of Lee County. He will represent Lee County at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May to compete for the Scripps Cup. “When I heard the championship word, I knew ...

North Fort Myers man, two children, killed in crash on I-75

A fatal crash on Interstate 75 on Friday resulted in three deaths, including two children. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash took place just before 6 p.m. on Friday near the Bayshore exit in Charlotte County at Mile Marker 153. FHP officials said a Jeep Wrangler was ...

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Transformation to ‘cluster schools’ rolls out

The School District of Lee County’s decision to use a “cluster model” approach to Exceptional Student Education will affect 216 students when the first phase begins in August. “The students were selected by the service delivery model of their Individual Education Plan,” district ...

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Bike Night returns to the South Cape

It’s that time, and the last time this season for Southwest Floridians to rev their engines and prepare for a rip-roaring good time, as a major special event returns to the South Cape this weekend. Cape Coral Bike Night, which will continue its updated layout, but this time with additional ...

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Seafood, sound, and sunset vibes to fill the River District

The waterfront will come alive this weekend as the Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival returns, transforming the heart of the River District into an open-air celebration of coastal flavor and live entertainment. Produced by Paragon Festivals in partnership with the Fort Myers River ...

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Prep Sports Report 4-1-26

Tuesday SOFTBALL North Fort Myers 12, Riverdale 0 (6 innings): Kaliyah Williams came up big on the mound and the plate for the Red Knights (10-2). She held the Raiders to two hits and two walks while striking out 10 batters. Williams also homered twice, driving in three runs. Audrie ...

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