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FHP announces ‘Operation Red White & Blue Lights’

The Florida Highway Patrol’s Elite DUI Squad and the Aggressive Driving Unit will be conducting “Operation Red White & Blue Lights,” a specialized impaired driving enforcement initiative, beginning today, Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5, throughout Southwest Florida. “While ...

League of Women Voters of Lee County to host three candidate forums

As election season ramps up, Cape Coral and Southwest Florida residents will have the chance to hear from candidates in a series of forums next week.  The League of Women Voters of Lee County is hosting a series of candidate forums during the week of July 6, where the public may attend either ...

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Class of 2026 rakes in $79.9 million in scholarships

The 2026 graduating class of Cape Coral High School led the way in securing the most in scholarships at $17.4 million for the School District of Lee County. “Our students have put in tremendous effort, and these scholarship dollars are a testament to their dedication, as well as the ...

District reports big school grade boost

The 2025-2026 District Grade Report for the School District of Lee County showed the highest point total in a decade, as well as 29 schools improving their letter grades from a year ago. The district also strengthened its overall B rating. The state’s School Grades Report showed 24 schools ...

MangoMania Saturday at Winn-Dixie on Pine Island

The Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce’s MangoMania 2026, Pine Island’s Tropical Fruit Fair, will be held this Saturday, July 11, at the Winn-Dixie Plaza, 9940 Stringfellow Road, St. James City. The special event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. According to CPICC Board Member Cynthia ...

Local Sports & Recreation

Mussels drop series opener to Bradenton, 4-3

FORT MYERS - The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels were defeated by the Bradenton Marauders by a final score of 4-3 Tuesday night at Lee Health Sports Complex. The Mussels fall to 0-8 in series openers at home. They are 23-7 in non-series openers at Hammond Stadium.  The Mussels’ tied a modern ...

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