The Lee County Department of Transportation advises motorists that Orange River Boulevard will be temporarily closed during overnight hours next week and marked detours will be in place. Crews will close Orange River Boulevard between Muskegon and Ottumwa avenues beginning at 7 p.m. ...
The 2025-2026 District Grade Report for the School District of Lee County showed the highest point total in a decade, as well as 29 schools improving their letter grades from a year ago. The district also strengthened its overall B rating. The state’s School Grades Report showed 24 schools ...
One person was killed by lighting and three others were hospitalized Friday from the effects of the mid-afternoon strike in the 6000 block of Estero Boulevard. According to the Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District, crews found one individual unresponsive, and three others who had to be ...
TAMPA AND NORTH FORT MYERS —— MetroLagoons is celebrating Christmas in July with a weekend full of holiday cheer across its four lagoons. From July 24-26, activities will take place across the greater Tampa and Southwest Florida regions. Guests can enjoy a summer-inspired twist on ...
While the roads and airways will certainly be busy this Fourth of July, there also will be quite a bit of traffic in local waters. Sea Tow, which has been providing on-water assistance for 40-plus years predicts more boaters than usual for America’s 250th birthday, which increases the ...
Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027, a $117.6 billion spending plan "that reflects nearly eight years of conservative leadership anchored by fiscal discipline, responsible governance, and strategic investment. "Following nearly $810 million in line-item ...
