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$85 million SR 31 road widening project expected to be completed next year

The anticipation completion of the 4.91 miles of road widening being done on State Road 31 is expected to be finished in the spring of 2027. The construction has a cost of $85 million. According to the project description, the “Babcock Ranch Community Independent Special District entered a ...

District gears up for graduations

With graduations approaching, just shy of 600 Lee County seniors have not yet qualified for a high school diploma. As of Friday, 577 School District of Lee County seniors had not yet passed the required tests to graduate, school officials said. With the state enacting House Bill 1105 last May ...

Enrollment open for Camp Sunshine and Camp All Star at Karl Drews Special Needs Center

Lee County Parks & Recreation is encouraging families with special-needs children to sign up for Camp Sunshine and Camp All Star summer programs.   Both camps will run 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 15 through July 31 at the Karl J. Drews Community Center, 18412 Lee Road, Fort Myers. The cost is $85 per week, per camper.   Camp Sunshine is designed for children ages 6 through 12 with special needs and offers structured activities such as arts and crafts, sensory play, swimming, games and field trips in a supportive environment.   Camp All Star serves ages 13 through 21 and focuses on recreation, skill-building and social engagement through themed activities, community outings and ...

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Why gasoline costs 52% more in the US than it did before the Iran war

NEW YORK (AP) — The price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. climbed 31 cents in the past week, spiking to an average of $4.54 per gallon Wednesday, a price 52% higher than before the war with Iran began, according to AAA data. The main reason drivers are paying more at the pump is ...

CCPD chief: ‘Justice was served for Kayla’

In the wake of a jury verdict finding Thomas Roy Stein guilty of first-degree felony murder in the shooting death of a 15-year-old Cape girl during an attempted robbery, Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore said justice was served. "Last night, in the murder trial of Kayla Rincon-Miller, ...

DeSantis says Persons-Mulicka leading candidate for Supervisor of Elections

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday in Fort Myers that State Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka “is the leader in the clubhouse” to be the next Lee County Supervisor of Elections. The office has been vacant since January, when former Lee County supervisor of elections Tommy Doyle retired. DeSantis made ...

Local Sports & Recreation

Matlacha Park, boat ramp parking to close May 11-13

Matlacha Park and the boat ramp parking lot, 4577 Pine Island Road, N.W. in Matlacha, will close temporarily Monday, May 11, through Wednesday, May 13, for resurfacing work. During this time, there will be no access to the parking lot or boat ramp. The closure is necessary to allow crews to ...

Local Columns

Guest Column | Water safety and drowning prevention tips for all ages

Southwest Florida’s stunning waterways and picturesque coastlines are central to our community’s charm and allure. Activities such as swimming, boating and relaxing by the water offer families, friends and neighbors opportunities to connect and enjoy the natural beauty year-round. As ...

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