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Guest Commentary | Mayor’s Message

Dear Cape Coral residents, Since I became Mayor in 2021, I have been proud to help Cape Coral grow and change in many ways. As our city grows, our primary goal is to keep everyone safe and make Cape Coral a great place to live. We have worked hard to make sure our police officers, ...

The other side of the story

To the editor: Why only present the half of the story that supports your agenda or critical point of view? Case in point — a recent contribution titled “Disagreement with Kennedy: Vaccines are the cornerstone of public health.” The author appears to be implying that the firing of the ...

Cuts to Medicaid will affect the health of Lee countians — and Lee County

To the editor: Are you prepared if your relative is discharged from a healthcare facility? The proposed federal budget calls for cuts of $880 billion to Medicaid coverage over the next 10  years,significantly affecting healthcare in Lee County, particularly impacting small or rural ...

Guest Commentary | Congress stuck in the past and it’s hurting the future

We live in a world transformed by technology — artificial intelligence answers our questions, social media shapes elections, and our most personal data travels across servers in milliseconds. Yet the laws that govern this rapidly changing digital reality are often decades out of date. Even ...

Guest Commentary | Teachers are the heartbeat of a great school system

At the heart of every thriving school is a great teacher. As the School District of Lee County prepares for the 2025–2026 academic year, we are proud to take the bold new step to honor and support the educators who are making the greatest impact on student achievement with the Honoring Our ...

Safety must come first in infrastructure planning

To the editor: I am expressing significant concerns about safety and impacts of the Sands Boulevard Bridge closure in Cape Coral, particularly following the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. I see a rush for a decision to tear down the bridge vs repairing the bridge at the Cape Coral City Council ...