Photos of Mariner High School's graduation at Alico Arena on the campus of Florida Gulf Coast University on Sunday, May 31. All photos by LAURA HOWARD/SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LEE COUNTY.
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is calling on the community to help close a $1.6 million funding gap in this year’s campaign so the agency can provide continued support for critical programs and services. “For nearly 70 years, our community has come together through United Way’s ...
Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties has named Everett McElveen as its next chief executive officer. McElveen will join the organization on June 1, succeeding outgoing CEO Becky Lucas, following 25 years of service to the organization and its mission. McElveen brings more than three ...
The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed new U.S. House districts drawn by Republicans to be used in the midterm elections, marking another victory for the GOP in a nationwide redistricting effort aimed at helping the party retain its slim House majority. Attorneys for voters who sued ...
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the results of a multi-day operation targeting illegal gaming operations. The operation spanned Lee and Collier counties and resulted in the seizure of 479 illegal machines and $294,150 in illicit proceeds, along with 11 arrests. “Illegal gambling ...
Breeze Newspapers publications were recognized with nine awards at the Florida Press Association's weekly newspaper contest in Orlando last Friday. The Cape Coral Breeze received five awards. The Fort Myers Beach Observer was recognized with four. Leading the awards was the prestigious First ...
The St. James City Civic Association has scheduled the following activities open to all: Wednesday, June 3 • Pine Island Coastal Learners: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Open to all children, a weekly meetup to learn and play in nature. Thursday, June 4 • Thursday Zumba: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 ...
Appropriately coinciding with the official start of hurricane season Gov. Ron DeSantis has called for a special legislative session to push his “Save Our Homes” plan to slash property taxes. “Today in Tampa, I outlined the Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes plan that will ...