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Lee School District seniors score $70 million plus in scholarships

The graduating class of 2025 earned more than $70 million in scholarships, which will be used towards costs at colleges, universities, and technical centers across the United States. “I couldn’t be prouder of these students; they are truly exceptional! They’ve excelled in academics, ...

LCSO Sgt. Rivera retires from PIE, but says he will still be around

Lee County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Willie Rivera came to protect Pine Island in 2009. After being stabbed on the job in Bokeelia in March 2018, he said he went to Pine Island Elementary School to serve as a resource officer. “It wasn’t by choice. They told me it was for my safety,” ...

DeSantis signs Lee County single-member district bill

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a bill that will allow Lee County voters to decide in 2026 if they want to elect Lee County commissioners by district. The bill, HB 400: Lee County, was introduced by State Rep. Mike Giallombardo, R-Cape Coral. Currently, Lee County commissioners are ...

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Theatre Conspiracy to present the award-winning ‘5×10 Funny: Power Plays’

Theatre Conspiracy, in collaboration with Razmus Productions, has announced a limited engagement of 5x10 Funny: Power Plays at the Off-Broadway Palm, starring acclaimed actors Frank Blocker and Melissa Hennig. This uproarious production promises an evening of rapid-fire comedy, featuring a ...

Family Initiative expands autism services to Babcock Ranch with free screenings

Family Initiative will begin offering free monthly autism screenings in Babcock Ranch on Saturday, June 21, providing early developmental assessments for children up to 4 years old. In partnership with the Babcock Ranch community, Family Initiative will host the screenings from 9 a.m. to noon ...

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SJCCA Update

St. James City Civic Association has announced the following upcoming events and activities: Wednesday, June 18 • Little Learners Nature Group, 10 a.m. to noon. Open to all children - weekly meetup to learn and play in nature. Thursday, June 19 • Mahjongg, 1-4 p.m. This is a great ...

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Single-member districts for the Lee County Commission?

Lee County voters will get an opportunity in 2026 to decide whether to make a substantive change in how Lee County commissioners are elected. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed HB 4001: Lee County, which will bring to referendum a proposal to elect our county commissioners by district ...

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