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 ...
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 ...
As we embark on this last quarter I want to welcome Dr. Ken Savage back to the role of superintendent. He served this district well during the last transitionary period and I am confident he will provide our students and staff stability in the months ahead while laying the groundwork for an ...
For years, miles of pristine coastline, mild winters, and yearlong golf have made Florida among the most popular retirement spots in the country. Snowbirds flock to the Sunshine State, often purchasing second homes to live here while family and friends shiver in northern climates. Recent ...
On June 29, 2023, the police arrested Tyler Boone, age 35, for the death of his roommate at an apartment they shared in Fort Myers. Tyler was charged with second-degree murder. A psychiatric evaluation found Tyler to be “mentally incompetent at the time” of the fatal beating, and he was ...
It was former Lee County Commissioner Ray Judah writing in The Breeze about water releases from Lake Okeechobee and noting that “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results,” that reminded me of Bill Murray, in Groundhog Day. His ...
