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Tariffs are negatively affecting our food supply

To the editor: Who will step in to fill the roles of the migrant workers, who harvest our crops and help distribute our food?  Farmers are grappling with soaring expenses and decline in customers — many of whom have vanished due to tariffs. These tariffs have not only affected exports ...

Jimmy Kimmel and free speech

To the editor: A Disney spokesperson revealed that they have had significant discussions with Jimmy Kimmel in recent days, resulting in the decision to bring the show back on Tuesday without him giving a direct apology. This development prompts speculation about whether it is a calculated ...

Death of the Republican Party?

To the editor: Supporting Trump is not politics. It is a statement of whether you care about morality, legality, or the truth. Trump is on his way to being viewed as the American Hitler and immigrants the new Jews. He is persecuting immigrants, a dangerous step. Trump does not want ...

Death by ‘due process’

To the editor: Florida House Bill 1205 has been signed into law by Gov. DeSantis. A news article from the Fort Myers regional daily says that it “... (puts) more requirements on groups gathering petitions ... to put ... measures on the ... 2026 ballot.” No kidding, pal. The article ...

Support local farmers

To the editor: Agriculture is a vital sector in Lee County, significantly contributing to the substantial portion  of Lee County’s workforce and has a multifaceted impact on the community, extending food security and the retention of the county’s rural identity.This sector serves as ...

Regarding Conservation 20/20…

To the editor: I have submitted to following letter to Lee County Commission Chair Kevin Ruane: Good evening, Commissioner Ruane – Once again, the Board of County Commissioners goes against/ignores the wishes of the public they swore to serve. Fund Replenishment. The Acquisition Fund ...