To the Editor: Lee County Solid Waste has tips for residents for the 2020 holiday season so you can recycle, know what can be repurposed, and also kno...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee County extends Lee CARES to non-profit agencies, municipalities; new round planned
To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to approve two new LeeCARES programs to help Lee County non-profit human service...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Lee Commissioners approve next round of LeeCARES assistance programs
To the Editor: The Lee Board of County Commissioners today authorized the next round of LeeCARES programs to assist individuals, families and business...
Charlotte, Lee County schools start date set back to August 31
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Just as school preparations were beginning for students and parents, several area school districts have decided to push the start d...
Lee County surpasses recycling rate, becomes one of three counties in Florida to meet goal of 75 percent
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- Lee County established an 80 percent recycling rate in 2019, 5 percent higher than the original goal set for 2020. And now Lee Coun...
Three months, 200 parking citations: Most issued post-COVID beach sundown
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- After a nice day in the sun, no one wants to get back to their car to see a little paper slip flapping under the wipers. It’s that ...
Lee County CARES program for small business, residents now in effect
BY MARCY SHORTUSE- Last week Lee County announced they would be allocating millions of dollars in financial relief to people and businesses who are st...
It’s the summer send-off! Lee County announces limited summer camp space
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- The summer season is all about pool days, tennis matches and sending the kids away for a summer stay. For those of you wondering wh...
It’s hurricane season: Get ready now!
BY OLIVIA CAMERON- It’s that time of year again, when local residents cross their fingers and toes in hopes that tropical winds don’t break the pool s...
PROFILE: Deputy April Tomyn
BY OLIVIA CAMERON If you thought the flare of the island would stop with the cops, think again. When a certain squad car rolls by the Loose Caboose, y...