Lee County

Environment

Lee County commissioners plan to add more year-round slow-speed zones for manatees

Tyler Watkins
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Manatee mortality rates for 2021 are projected to reach unprecedented levels in Lee County.
Local / State

No Response From White House To Plea For More FEMA Aid For Lee County

Quincy J Walters
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It’s now more than two weeks since Lee County’s Board of Commissioners sent a letter to the White House and U.S. Senators regarding the slow help from...
Local / State

Staying Safe After Silty Storm Surge & Sewage Issues, Thousands Lack Necessities One Week after Irma

Matthew F Smith
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The American Red Cross and the Salvation Army continue their relief efforts more than one week after Hurricane Irma devastated South Florida . Tens of...
Local / State

'If You're Going To Evacuate, Now's The Time'

Quincy J Walters
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As Hurricane Irma closes in on Florida, and despite a slight shift, counties in the southwestern part of the state are bracing for impact.
Local / State

Lee County Residents React To Removal Of Confederate Portrait

Jessica Meszaros
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At Lee County’s regular commission meeting Tuesday morning, locals used the public comment period to voice their opinions about removing Confederate...
Health News Florida

More Than 7000 Acres Burn, Homes Destroyed in Wildfires

Quincy J Walters
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Evacuations due to wildfires have been lifted in Lee and Collier Counties. 7000 acres burned in Collier at 30 th Avenue in Golden Gate Estates that was...
Lee County School Board Reverses Testing Boycott

John O'Connor
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The Lee County school board has reversed its decision to reject state tests, after board member Mary Fischer changed her mind. Last week the board...

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