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Detour in place for SR 31 over the Wilson Piggot Bridge

Florida Department of Transportation crews are working on the SR 31 Wilson Piggot Bridge near Fort Myers, and traffic control operations are in place. Southbound traffic is being detoured on Bayshore Road (SR 78) to I-75. The detour will remain while repairs continue. Drivers should expect ...

LCEC CEO Denise Vidal named among state’s most influential business leaders

A local CEO has garnered state-wide recognition for her impact as part of an exclusive list of leaders in the Sunshine State. Denise Vidal, executive vice president and CEO of Lee County Electric Cooperative, was recently named among Florida’s most influential business leaders as part of ...

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League of Women Voters of Lee County to host discussion on health care Oct. 4

League of Women Voters of Lee County members and the public are invited to a free educational event and discussion concerning "Health Care in Lee County" on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Collaboratory, 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers and virtually via Zoom. A Zoom link will be emailed to ...

DeSantis vows to end vaccine mandates in schools

In a move that could be the most comprehensive deconstruction of the public health system in Florida schools since vaccinations of schoolchildren became required across the nation decades ago, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this past Wednesday that he has ordered the Florida Surgeon General to end ...

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Southbound lane on the SR 31 Wilson Pigott Bridge has re-opened

Update: FDOT has confirmed the southbound lane on the SR 31 Wilson Pigott Bridge near Fort Myers re-opened this morning shortly after 7 .m. Original post from 8:52 p.m. Tuesday The southbound lane on the SR 31 Wilson Pigott Bridge near Fort Myers will remain closed today, Sept. 10, as ...

Local Sports & Recreation

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Local teams compete in Seahawks Invitational cross country meet

Saturday CROSS COUNTRY Seahawks Invitational: North Fort Myers runners had a big day at Saturday's Seahawks Invitational, winning the girls race and taking third in the boys team results. Cape Coral was second in the boys race. Despite the absence of star runner Jazlyn Forbes, the Oasis ...

Local Columns

the pulse | Safety & Security Tip: Operation Medicine Cabinet

Many are unaware of the fact that a significant percentage of individuals that are abusing prescription opiates obtain these drugs from their own homes, the homes of family members and/or the homes of friends. In the United States, in 2023, approximately 8.6 million individuals reported ...

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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