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FHP announces ‘Operation Red White & Blue Lights’

The Florida Highway Patrol’s Elite DUI Squad and the Aggressive Driving Unit will be conducting “Operation Red White & Blue Lights,” a specialized impaired driving enforcement initiative, beginning today, Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5, throughout Southwest Florida. “While ...

Tax roll shows smaller property valuation dip

The July 1 preliminary tax roll values in Lee County show a bit brighter picture than the estimated tax roll values for 2026 — overall valuation shows a shallower dip. The Lee County tax roll overall valuation had a decline of .96%, a change from the June estimated tax roll of s 1.94% dip. ...

SWFL News

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American Legion District 13 accepting donations for July Teddy Bear Run

American Legion District 13, which serves veterans and their families across Southwest Florida, covering Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee counties, is collecting teddy bears for the Christmas in July Teddy Bear Run to benefit the children at Golisano Children’s Hospital. The run ...

Fort Myers man charged with driving over 100 mph on street in South Cape

A Fort Myers man was arrested in Cape Coral last Friday after police say he fled from a traffic stop reaching speeds of 100-plus miles per hour.  Chase Ciano, 22, has been charged with speeding at 100 mph or more, as well as fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement ...

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Candidate lists finalized for state, local seats

The Primary Election ballots have shaped up with qualifying ending at noon last Friday. On the Aug. 18 ballot are three of four Cape Coral City Council seats to be decided this election cycle. The seats held by Cape Coral council members William Steinke, District 1; Jennifer Nelson-Lastra, ...

Local Columns

On the Water: Get out early to beat July’s hot, stormy weather

July is the month summer weather settles in bringing hot humid days, often with little wind until early afternoon as a sea breeze kicks in, followed by thunderstorms. Most anglers opt for an early start to take advantage of calm seas and avoid the mid-afternoon heat and storms.   For those ...

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Eagle Editorial: Tax shifting is not tax reform

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 ...

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