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DeSantis calls for special session for redistricting

Gov. Ron DeSantis has called for a special Session of the Florida Legislature to address Congressional redistricting. “Every Florida resident deserves to be represented fairly and constitutionally,” DeSantis said a a press conference in Steinhatchee. “Today, I announced that I will be ...

Cape Coral reduces speed limit on Old Burnt Store Road

The city of Cape Coral has reduced the posted speed limit on a segment of Old Burnt Store Road from 45 miles per hour to 40 miles per hour, effective immediately. This change applies to the corridor between Kismet Parkway West and Caloosa Parkway and is intended to enhance safety for all road ...

New traffic signal coming to Tropicana and Santa Barbara

Construction of a new traffic signal at Tropicana Parkway and Santa Barbara Boulevard has begun, with traffic control devices now in place. To ensure the safety of motorists and construction crews, traffic pattern changes and lane closures are expected during construction. The traffic signal ...

Lee County activates cold-weather outreach plan

County officials are taking steps to help those without housing combat the upcoming cold temps on the horizon.  Lee County Government officials stated Monday they are coordinating with partner agencies for cold-weather outreach this week.  Officials said the Lee County Department of Human ...

Investigation continuing after body found near Midpoint Bridge

A Lee County Sheriff’s Office death investigation that began Sunday after a body was recovered in waters north of the Midpoint Bridge is continuing. According to LCSO officials, the Sheriff’s Office responded to a boater “who located a deceased person in the water north of the Midpoint ...

Family thanks all involved in boater rescue effort

The search for missing Fort Myers boater Randall Spivey and his nephew Brandon Billmaier was called off by the U.S. Coast Guard after sunset on Monday, three days after the search started. The two had been missing since Friday when they left Fort Myers to go on a deep-water fishing trip. The ...