Family Initiative’s 6th Annual Autism Acceptance Awards Gala raised more than $475,000 Saturday night at The Luminary in Fort Myers, drawing hundreds of supporters for an evening that honored community champions and marked the nonprofit’s 10th anniversary of serving families affected by ...
Lee County Utilities has rescinded a precautionary Boil Water Notice to an estimated 1,600 residences and 22 businesses along U.S. 41 north of Del Prado Boulevard, including Carefree Village, Tara Woods and Del Tura Golf and Country Club. Bacterial testing has shown the drinking water is safe ...
As the Lee County School District faces a budget crisis and employees face the likelihood of layoffs due to an expected $92 million operating deficit identified by the administration, Gov. Ron DeSantis stopped by Fort Myers High School and unleashed a verbal attack on teacher ...
By Erik Anderson The Frederick News-Post The city of Frederick, Md., had a much smaller footprint in the 1770s than it does today, but played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War. In addition to being the home of founding fathers, such as Thomas Johnson and John Hanson, it ...
The School District of Lee County is feeling the impact of students leaving its public schools for education elsewhere. Florida’s student-based funding model means dollars follow the student and funds are allocated based on each school’s enrollment. Fewer students mean fewer dollars and ...
Tamara Pigott, the longtime executive director of the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau, will retire in July following a record month for air travel into Lee County. Pigott, who worked in Lee County government for 33 years, will retire effective July 8. She will be replaced by Deputy ...
