To the editor: I had concerns about the level of air traffic in the skies above the Cape. So I contacted the Lee County Port Authority and spoke with a representative. What I learned was that much of the traffic is from the Flight Training Centers at Page Field in Fort Myers. They have ...
Another legislative session brings another opportunity for Florida policymakers to protect our water and our health. So far, state Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith has stepped up to the plate. His proposed Senate Bill 1386 tasks the Department of Environmental Protection with setting standards ...
As we begin 2026, I am filled with gratitude for the extraordinary community that surrounds Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC). This dedicated network of supporters fuels our mission to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live fulfilling, ...
Saint Michael Lutheran School’s annual Touch-A-Truck has become a beloved community tradition in Southwest Florida – a day that brings learning, curiosity and fun to families across our region. Now in its eighth year, Drake Ready Mix is proud to once again serve as a presenting sponsor and ...
Today, our community faces a moment of deep uncertainty and grief. Families who have built their lives here now confront the possibility of sudden displacement, separation, and loss as immigration protections are stripped away. What is happening right now to immigrant families across this ...
In today’s world, technology is everywhere. It is in our pockets, on our wrists and on our desks. For many students, screens have always been part of how they learn, communicate and interact with the world. Technology certainly has its place in education — but as an educator, I have come ...
