The room at Caloosa Sound Convention Center was filled with the brightest minds in the world, including tech CEOs, engineers and entrepreneurs who traveled from 24 countries for the 2026 Edison Awards in Fort Myers. Exhibitors showcased an electric flying vehicle, humanoid ...
Across Florida, school districts are confronting a new financial reality—one that requires difficult but necessary decisions to right-size budgets. Lee County is no exception, as we work to address a $47 million deficit while maintaining our commitment to students. Neighboring districts are ...
To the editor: In the aftermath of the Great Depression and World War II, our Congress and world politicians began to realize their main job was not only to protect but also improve the lives of its citizens. Starting in the 1930s into the 1960s, several presidents and congresses created ...
To the editor: The Trump administration assault on free speech is reaching a new level that should have us all very worried. If the FCC is ready and willing to yank the broadcast licenses of media outlets that employ comedians and journalists the president does not like and run stories ...
To the editor: As a Lee county resident, I see first hand how the rising costs of housing has impacted the housing sector. Walmart workers receive a starting salary of $15 to $18 with little purchasing power — $600 per week with 10% for federal taxes, 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45 % ...
For more than 40 years, Community Cooperative has been a cornerstone of support in Southwest Florida, working to eliminate hunger and homelessness while empowering individuals and families to achieve long-term stability and self-sufficiency through community-driven support. Through a variety of ...
