To the editor: On Sept. 22, State Rep. Angie Nixon resolved her recent criminal case by entering into a misdemeanor pretrial diversion agreement. She agreed to pay a $250 fine and perform 15 hours of community service, resulting in the cancellation of all future court appearances. Crucially, ...
We’ve had a great start to the school year as our students and staff have returned to school. We have new schools, new programs, and nearly every classroom now has a certified teacher. Academically, 29 schools improved a letter grade, and we have no D or F schools in the District. I’m ...
To the editor: Our Supervisor of Elections needs to possess absolute nonpartisanship, strict security protocols, financial and legal compliance, leadership and transparent communication. Chris Vignieri has those traits and more. He will serve all the voters of our county. Unlike his ...
To the editor: Gov. DeSantis appointed short-term U.S. Senator/former Florida attorney general opposed to healthcare reform and medical marijuana, Ashley Moody, and former finance, insurance, and banking executive/10-year career politician Byron Donalds have demonstrated they don’t care ...
To the editor: Matt Caldwell had some very large shoes to fill that belonged to his predecessor Ken Wilkinson. Wilkinson was internationally recognized in CAMA, computer assisted mass appraisal, as well as refinements in real property appraisal methodology. Matt has come a long way from ...
From first steps, first days of school, new sports, new friendships and plenty of bumps and illnesses along the way, childhood is full of milestones and surprises. When a child needs medical care, it’s essential to have trusted and compassionate care nearby. It means less time traveling, ...
As chair of the Lee County Republican Executive Committee, I am issuing a clear statement against the growing use of attack ads, negative mailers and online smear tactics in our local elections. These practices have become increasingly common in Lee County elections over the last decade. They ...
Imagine you’re a kid again: seeing manatees moseying through the canal and pelicans perching on the pier. You stand in awe of these iconic creatures and our ability to co-exist. For those of us living in Southwest Florida, that’s been our reality for generations — growing up sharing space ...
Hi, Mr. Feichthaler: I am selling my home in Cape Coral and plan to close on July 15 to a lovely couple from Indiana. Every year, I like to put on a huge fireworks display at my home for family and friends on July 4. Some of the items I have are fairly powerful. If damage were caused to the ...
In newsroom jargon, we call stories that repeat annually “evergreens.” Some are welcome. Who doesn’t await rainy season? Others, not so much. “Kitten season” is among the latter. Yes, we have among us those who unabashedly call ourselves “pet parents” and the “kitten ...
