U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Col. Brandon L. Bowman released an op-ed in February 2026 that stated: “Florida’s water story in 2025 was one of progress, partnership and a shared commitment to responsible stewardship.” It went on to state: “Our mission is shared. Our success is ...
To the editor: On Sunday, May 17, what has been reported as a tornado occurred in Cape Coral. No watch or warning was issued! Is the system broken? Well readers, we have no severe weather sirens in Lee County. From WUSF, Sept. 21 ,2025: “Most communities do not have active tornado sirens, ...
To the editor: The scenario from the Lee County School Board and superintendent for the past three years has been teacher shortages, use of uncertified teachers, teacher recruitment etc. Suddenly we have teacher layoffs, a 1,940 loss in student population which was blamed mostly on students ...
To the editor: “Sensationalized” . . . . . “annihilated” These are big words, and they are also the words that the Lee County Board of Commissioners are trying to hide behind in an attempt to cover up their continuing fiscal incompetence. Because they ran into overwhelming public ...
To the editor: Armed Forces Day, May 16, honors the men and women currently serving in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard and the Space Force. It is one of three major holidays honoring service members. Wait times have increased at 71% of the hospitals they have data for, ...
To the editor: Florida Republicans are trying to win elections by cheating, manipulating voters, and eliminating four Democratic congressional seats. This sneaky move, backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, is unethical, unconstitutional, illegal, and unfair. To steal this advantage, Republicans ...
