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Editorial | Sounds like a plan

The Lee County School District is planning to adjust school bell times next year, something that will impact students and families. The proposed changes do have a down side — many elementary students will start their days later, which may affect working parents. There also is the potential ...

Flu shots make sense

Didn’t get a flu shot? You probably still want to get one — unless you’re among the thousands who have already have been hammered by one of the three strains against which this year’s shot is intended to protect. The height of the flu season rolled in early this year with Lee Health ...

Editorial | Flu shots make sense

Didn’t get a flu shot? You probably still want to get one — unless you’re among the thousands who have already have been hammered by one of the three strains against which this year’s shot is intended to protect. The height of the flu season rolled in early this year with Lee Health ...

A testament to bravery

Jan. 6, 2021: ... “Valor is defined as showing great courage in the face of danger, and there has been no better illustration of this than what the world witnessed from our law enforcement members that day. A mob of thousands launched a violent assault on the United States Capitol in an ...

Holiday miracles

The holidays of Christmas and Hanukkah coincide this year. The eight days of Hanukkah begin at sundown on Wednesday, Dec. 25 —Christmas Day — and continue through Thursday, Jan. 2. The holidays have different meanings and they are celebrated with different traditions but they do have ...

Vote NO on Amendment 1

In terms of the Nov. 5 General Election ballot, the Florida State Legislature has been busy. Four of the six constitutional amendments to be decided by voters were placed there by those we send to Tallahassee. Their ballot initiatives represent a diverse range of proposed changes to our ...