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As we march forward into the spring, I am filled with pride for the amazing work we continue to do in our district. As we find ourselves in the middle of the second half of the school year, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible dedication and hard work of our students, teachers, ...

Regardless of where Hurricane Milton makes landfall on Florida’s west coast, the storm will bring dangerous winds, torrential downpours and storm surge to Southwest Florida, along with the threat of tornadoes. Residents and property owners are all wondering if their roofs will withstand ...

Every day, we encounter the effects of our growing population—in our favorite restaurants, at the grocery store, and especially on our roads. It's no secret that Lee County is bustling with people. As a county commissioner, one of my roles is to make decisions on zoning cases, which often ...

Summer is officially on its way out opening the door to fall. For us here in the Sunshine State it brings a little cooler weather, school in session and Halloween decorations galore in grade schools across Lee County. Eighty-three students started the year with new shoes this year courtesy of ...

When temperatures rise in the summer, so can anxiety and stress. Juggling jobs, bored children and often hard-to-find, expensive childcare can impact summer sun and fun. For many, it becomes difficult to view summer through rose-colored glasses. Why is summer so stressful and what can be done ...