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On the Water: Fish still biting despite windy, cooler weather

Between the wind and a couple of late season cold fronts, weather wasn’t the best for fishing over the week. Despite unfavorable conditions, anglers found success fishing. More big sea trout were reported with a few pushing twenty-six inches, and many over the twenty-inch mark. Kayak ...

Guest Commentary | Lee Schools offers range of options

When it comes to choosing the right educational path for students, families often weigh the benefits of public versus private schools. The School District of Lee County stands out as an exceptional choice, offering a broad range of academic and career-focused programs designed to prepare all ...

GOP no longer the Grand Old Party we once knew

To the editor: I used to work for a Republican back in the days when the party was a true party of fiscally conservative persons. However, the party has changed and not in a good way. Even the man I used to work for left the party and became an Independent so he could still vote his ...

Tariffs are nothing new

To the editor: Tariffs have been used by politicians for years. President Trump is doing it because of the unfair trade practices of other countries towards America. America must not rely on foreign adversarial governments for our essential products. We should have learned difficult lessons ...

America needs to stop arming cartels

To the editor: Here’s a startling fact that every American should be aware of: The vast majority of firearms used by cartels don’t come from secret smuggling operations — they are sourced directly from U.S. gun dealers. Each year, approximately 500,000 American guns are trafficked into ...