Two years ago, the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade marked a seismic shift in American reproductive rights. The repercussions have been swift and severe, with sweeping changes that jeopardize the health and autonomy of countless individuals. As we navigate the post-Roe ...
To the editor: I am a Democrat and currently living in Lehigh Acres. I have been a Democrat all my life. I am very upset and disturbed that Trump is still a candidate for the Presidency. I have a 41-year-old son who happens to be a felon and cannot get a job. He recently in September went ...
To the editor: Gov. DeSantis announced on June 10 that he was committed to approving a teacher salary increase of $1.25 billion for the 24-25 Fiscal Budget. This is in addition to the “impressive” job of increasing starting teacher pay by a little over $8,000 in 2019. Florida has a debit ...
To the editor: Whenever a child is going to a childcare facility it is extremely important to have a positive open line of communication with the teachers, facility staff and parents. Providing times for parents to come in and speak with the staff and or teacher is key for the success of ...
The joyous sounds of hundreds of our students tossing their caps in celebration filled the air as the Class of 2024 graduated this May. These graduates are now embarking on diverse paths: entering the workforce, joining the military, pursuing technical education, or attending traditional ...
Lee Health has been assessing the benefits and considerations of converting to a community-focused nonprofit health system to determine if a new governance structure is in the best interest of the residents of Lee County. The case for the transition from a public governmental system has been ...
I traveled to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland to meet with the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Martin O’Malley, and his top deputies to discuss the impact the delays in Social Security Disability cases are having on clients and other area residents. Commissioner ...
Every day, you do something to protect yourself. You lock your door at night. You look both ways before crossing the street or pulling out into traffic. But when you think of safety and security, do you think about ways to protect your personal or financial information? Keeping this kind of ...
More than any other disease or illness, traumatic injuries are a leading cause of death among people who are 1 to 44 years old. Traumatic injuries can include motor vehicle collisions, sports injuries, unexpected falls and accidents, wounds from natural disasters and a multitude of other ...
To the editor: There’s a troubling trend of painting farmers as the scapegoats for environmental issues surrounding Lake Okeechobee. Having grown up in Clewiston, I’ve witnessed firsthand how certain groups vilify our farming communities, jeopardizing not just our way of life but also the ...
