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Lee Animal Services needs to become a no-kill shelter

To the editor: What is going on at Lee Animal Services? Change is needed! Recently a person’s pet named Kevin went missing. Lee Animal Services got a hold of the animal and euthanized him before the owners even knew he was there.  As a taxpayer I demand that the Lee County Commissioners ...

Those who report code violations should not have to fear retaliation

To the editor: FL Statute 162.21 (3)(b) Code Complaints: While the above requirement was intended to ensure transparency and accountability in code enforcement, it has created an unforeseen, negative consequence “fear of retaliation or actual retaliation.” While I agree with the ...

Elected officials, take note

To the editor: June 14 demonstrations across the nation in favor of democracy and against Trump’s dictatorship revealed the power of the people. The energy, exuberance, and solidarity of those demonstrations stood in sharp contrast to Trump’s noxious display of tanks and military ...

Just more nonsense from the left

To the editor: Last weekend was NO KINGS day.  Another preposterous comment by the left.  Of course, after having NO PRESIDENT for four years, I can understand why the left might think of this idea.  Biden had the least public appearances, news conferences and transparency of any ...

Guest Commentary: How insurance tracking devices can be used against you

These days, everyone is looking for ways to save money. But one thing offered by insurance companies may cost you if you have an accident. Car insurance companies are offering clients tracking devices to gather information about the driver’s behavior, with promises that doing so can lower ...