Two candidates are running for the Lee County School Board in District 1. Running in the non-partisan race are the incumbent, Sam Fisher, and challenger Jenn McDaigle. Only voters in District 1 may cast a ballot in this race to appear on the Aug. 18 primary ballot. District 1 includes ...
A pair of teens are facing charges after police say they stole a cell phone on the grounds of a Waffle House in Cape Coral. A 17- and 15-year-old, both males, each have been charged with with robbery by sudden snatch without firearm/weapon. According to Cape Coral Police Department ...
A staff-tendered option to raise fees charged to youth leagues and others using city park amenities by as much as 80% was shot down by Cape Coral City Council Tuesday. The elected board quickly rejected the option at its budget workshop after community members — including children — ...
The Lee County Tax Collector’s Office is hosting its third annual “Stock a Classroom” supply drive in support of local educators. Now through Aug. 14, the community is invited to drop off school supplies at any of the Tax Collector’s five service center locations. Donation boxes will ...
The Cape Coral City Council quickly took an option off the table after the community spoke against raising fees by up to 80% for parks and recreation. The emotions ran high as parents and kids alike shared how important it is to have youth sports in the community. Cape American Baseball ...
The School Board of Lee County approved the district’s tentative 2026-2027 budget of $3.1 billion Monday. The budget includes the general operating fund at $1,220,903,783; special revenue budget at $122,735,083; debt service budget at $137,272,163; capital outlay budget at $1,414,450,429 ...
