March 23, 2026 By Special to The Eagle

Expert shares insights about dolphins during March GPICA meeting

School District of Lee County to host Transportation Job Fairs March 24, April 1

SWFL Steampunk and Fantasy Convention returns

Nova Classical STEM Academy hiring qualified teachers ahead of August 2026 opening

ECHO Global Food and Farm Festival returns

Lee County Solid Waste’s ninth annual ‘Donated Not Wasted’ food rescue campaign to begin Monday

March 20, 20263 min read

Lee County Solid Waste announces the return of its ninth annual “Donated not Wasted” campaign, a three-week initiative designed to reduce food waste and fight hunger in Lee County. The campaign encourages seasonal residents to donate unopened, nonperishable food items before returning north ...

Eli Greenfield captures a pair of winning photos in 2026 Six Mile Slough Preserve photo contest

March 20, 20263 min read

A Cape Coral high school sophomore is among the 28 photographers who won awards in the 2026 Friends of the Six Mile Slough Preserve Photo Contest. Eli Greenfield, a frequent visitor of the preserve, earned two spots of honor in the year-long display at the Slough’s Interpretive ...

Haitian-American Community Coalition of Southwest Florida now accepting applications for 2026 scholarships

March 20, 20262 min read

The Haitian-American Community Coalition of Southwest Florida is offering four $1,500 scholarship awards to graduating seniors of Haitian heritage who are enrolled at a Lee County School. HACC Academic Scholarships eligibility, requirements and procedures include: • Student must be of ...

Southwest Florida to feel impact if Haitians lose TPS protection

March 19, 2026 5 min read

For the second time in less than a year, Haitians living in the U.S. are facing possible deportation. Advocacy groups say they should retain Temporary Protection Status as it is still too dangerous for them to return to Haiti. Last July, when it appeared TPS would terminate in September, it ...

Allergy season in Southwest Florida? It’s pretty much all year round

March 19, 2026 4 min read

With Florida’s subtropical climate supporting continuous pollen production, Southwest Florida residents battle allergy symptoms year around. “Peak allergy season in Southwest Florida typically occurs year-round with several overlapping peaks,” said Dr. Elvin Mendez, Lee Physician Group, ...

ECHO Global Food and Farm Festival a learning experience

March 17, 2026 5 min read

The annual ECHO Global Food and Farm Festival returned to its roots this past weekend. After several years of expansion to the point where is became a weeklong event, it retuned a single day event where ECHO opened its farm to the public and featured tours, food tastings, and workshops for ...

Mahjongg Scores

March 19, 2026 1 min read

Mahjongg scores from March 12 at the St. James City Civic Association: March madness continues as Jackie Malloy scored an impressive 145 for first place, Mitch came in second place with 130 and Terry Wilbur came in third place with 120. Mahjongg is played every Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. at ...

Editorial | Actions have consequences

February 13, 2026 4 min read

By School District of Lee County estimates, 3,400 students took part in walkouts last week in protest of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions. The walkouts took place at 13 of the district’s high schools — all but two — and at one middle school in south county. School ...

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