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 ...
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 ...
For non-residents who are thinking about becoming Florida residents, establishing your Florida residency on or before Dec. 31, 2026 could be the single most critical step you can take to shield your wealth and lock in unprecedented property tax relief. Individuals who delay their relocation ...
This year has been one of the most encouraging and energizing years we’ve seen in the School District of Lee County. As someone who lives and works in this community, I’ve watched our students, teachers, and families pour their hearts into learning —— and the results show just how ...
To the editor: Dr. John Lapado and Ron Gov. DeSantis have issued a no vaccine mandate for entry-level school children in Florida. As a Registered Nurse I disagree with this decision. Vaccines as a topic can evoke strong feelings and different opinions or perspectives, especially as parents ...
To the editor: Presidential pardons are intended to correct injustices. Trump’s pardons are used to reward political allies and wealthy donors. A few examples: On his first day in office, Trump pardoned roughly 1,500 people charged in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, including ...
To the editor: These generally include three deceptive operations that masquerade as the GOP or Democratic Party: 1. Scam PACs: Fraudulent Political Action Committees use patriotic-sounding names to solicit donations. They often manipulate donors with urgent messages, pocketing most funds for ...
To the editor: I’m an independent voter who supported President Trump three times. The lack of response to the recent Iranian attacks on Israel and other Middle Eastern nations appears to have encouraged Iran to escalate and intensity their acts of aggression. The leaders in Iran have no ...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Col. Brandon L. Bowman released an op-ed in February 2026 that stated: “Florida’s water story in 2025 was one of progress, partnership and a shared commitment to responsible stewardship.” It went on to state: “Our mission is shared. Our success is ...
To the editor: On Sunday, May 17, what has been reported as a tornado occurred in Cape Coral. No watch or warning was issued! Is the system broken? Well readers, we have no severe weather sirens in Lee County. From WUSF, Sept. 21 ,2025: “Most communities do not have active tornado sirens, ...
