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FEMA to reimburse LCEC $11.2 million for Hurricane Ian costs

FEMA announced today that it awarded nearly $97 million in funding to support recovery for past disasters in Florida. Among the entities to receive Public Assistance projects recovery funds was LCEC. Of the more than $19 million for the reimbursement of costs for power restoration and ...

Wilson Pigott Bridge reopens following 10-day closure for repairs

The Wilson Pigott Bridge reopened to traffic at approximately 10:30 a.m. today following a 10-day closure. The Florida Department of Transportation said it successfully completed critical repairs, including replacing the aging steel grid deck with a new steel grid deck to enhance safety and ...

School district to offer revamped summer programs

The School District of Lee County has revamped its summer offerings for students. Chief Information Officer Dr. Nathan Shaker said the district is shifting the 2026 Summer Ecosystem by building a continuum of care that spans three pillars. Those pillars include essential remediation to ...

America 250: Voices of Valor

As part of the Breeze Newspapers' America 250 initiative, a special project dedicated to the United States of America’s 250th anniversary, we will feature veterans who will share what our county means to them on this milestone anniversary. We thank our featured veterans for their service and ...