United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is calling on the community to help close a $1.6 million funding gap in this year’s campaign so the agency can provide continued support for critical programs and services. “For nearly 70 years, our community has come together through United Way’s ...
Lee County Domestic Animal Services is asking for the community’s assistance during the busy kitten season. Each year at this time, warmer weather triggers feline mating and causes shelters to see a large influx of kittens of all ages needing care. Cats can begin reproducing as young as four ...
Estimated tax roll values in Lee County are flat or a little bit negative for 2026. Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell said in looking at the 2026 estimated tax roll values released last Friday, a market slowdown in 2025 can be plainly seen and that slowdown will have an impact. “Most of ...
The qualifying process to run for three Cape Coral City Council seats, as well as mayor of Cape Coral in this November’s election is ongoing. Pre-qualifying began last week, whereby candidates could submit their paperwork early. Qualifying opens June 8 at noon and runs through noon on ...
Voters will decide Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to cut property taxes by raising the tax exception for owner-occupied homes. The Florida State Legislature passed the plan Tuesday meaning a constitutional amendment that would raise the homestead property tax exemption from $50,000 to $150,000 in ...
Lee County reminds homeowners and landscapers to stop the use of fertilizers beginning June 1 through Sept. 30. During the rainy season, fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorus may not be applied to turf and/or landscape plants in unincorporated Lee County. The Lee Board of County ...
