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Lee County operations adjust schedule for Memorial Day

Most Lee County administrative operations will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. The county’s holiday schedule adjustments are as follows: Solid Waste •  All garbage, recycling and yard waste collections in unincorporated Lee County, the City of Bonita Springs, ...

CROW seeks handmade nests to comfort baby wildlife patients

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife is seeking handmade knitted or crocheted nests for orphaned and injured baby birds and small mammals in their care. Needed sizes are 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch diameters for the nests. They should be made with tight stitches, a soft but sturdy ...

Coyote pup hit by vehicle receiving critical care at CROW

A critically injured coyote pup is receiving intensive emergency treatment after it was apparently hit by a vehicle in Cape Coral last Friday. When the roughly 7-week-old dehydrated coyote was brought to the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife on Sanibel Island, Dr. Jessica Comolli, ...

LCEC fishing tournament reels in nearly $85,000 to benefit the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades

The 29th Annual LCEC United Way Fishing Tournament total is in, raising nearly $85,000 for the United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades counties. This catch and release tournament was held at D&D Bait and Tackle in Matlacha where it has taken place for decades. In total, 79 boats and over 240 anglers participated in the tournament and took part in the winning and bidding on nearly 200 raffle and auction items. Fishing tournament winners include: • Grand Slam – Team Hamilton & Hamilton • Largest Trout – Team Cozy Kittenz • Largest Red Fish – Team Hamilton & Hamilton • ...