Lee County

Robert E. Lee Bust Found Knocked Over In Fort Myers

Associated Press

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Authorities in Fort Myers say they're trying to find out who knocked down a controversial bust of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.The News-Press reports…

A letter from Lee's Board of County Commissioners to the White House, sent over two weeks ago, asking for more flexibility and timelier response from FEMA.

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...

Meals served to Florida Keys residents in the wake of Hurricane Irma.

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...

Lee County's Emergency Operations Center monitoring Hurricane Irma.

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.

James Muwakkil, president of Lee County's NAACP chapter, tells Lee County commissioners Tuesday that he wants the portrait of Robert E. Lee in their chambers to be replaced with one of him out of his confederate uniform.

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...

Samantha Quinn with the Florida Forestry Service surveys Golden Gate Estates

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...

Health News Florida

Documents Claim Florida Husband Orchestrated Wife's Slaying

Associated Press

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The slaying of Dr. Teresa Sievers was as mystifying as it was gruesome: After she didn't show up for work one day last June, a worried colleague found...

Testing opponents quietly show support for speakers at Tuesday's Lee County school board meeting. The board voted 3-2 to reverse its state testing boycott.

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...