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It’s not often we get a press release from both a state rep and an environmental group applauding the same piece of legislation. But this week, we received releases from the office of Rep. Peggy Gossett-Seidman and the Sierra Club, each praising the unanimous passage in the House of HB 209 ...

A bill opponents say would all but eliminate citizen-led initiatives drew protests across the state late last month with multiple civil rights organizations also coming out in opposition, decrying the measure as a bid to strip “everyday Floridians” of their ability to have a say in their ...

Honor and defend

“[T] he liberties of none are safe unless the liberties of all are protected. But even if we should sense no danger to our own liberties, even if we feel secure because we belong to a group that is important and respected, we must recognize that our Bill of Rights is a code of fair play for ...

Editorial | Not my kid?

With schools out for spring break next week, Drug Free Lee will host a series of online presentations for kids and parents. The daily Zoom sessions will be presented at 2 p.m. from March 17-20 with information on how to take part available at DrugFreeLee.org. Thinking “not my kid?” We ...

Editorial | Flu shots make sense

Didn’t get a flu shot? You probably still want to get one — unless you’re among the thousands who have already have been hammered by one of the three strains against which this year’s shot is intended to protect. The height of the flu season rolled in early this year with Lee Health ...

Editorial | Out of the Darkness

On Sunday, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention invites area residents to “walk with us to prevent suicide.” The Community Walk is one of hundreds that have been held throughout the country as part of the organization’s efforts to bring mental health conditions “Out of the ...