Every time you swipe a credit card at a local business, a portion of that sale vanishes — not into the pockets of the hardworking shop owner, but into the hands of credit card companies and banks. These hidden “swipe fees” may seem small on an individual transaction, but they add up fast, ...
Protecting your property is one of my top priorities. And I hope it is one of yours too. It’s a sad reality, but unfortunately thieves are stealing properties – and it’s even happening in our community. Property fraud occurs when someone uses a forged deed to sell or transfer property ...
To the editor: Advocates of school choice often say that competition is the solution to improving standards. Do proponents of “choice” understand that schools do more of the choosing than parents? Do American parents and employers understand that the USA is already in competition with ...
To the editor: The 2020 Census in Florida published a melting pot of immigrants in Lee County. Cubans, South Americans, Mexicans, Dominicans and Haitians reside in Lee County. There are 6,540 Haitians who live in Lee County. Soon the Haitians will be the next target for changes in ...
To the editor: My family is from Italy. They survived the Nazis invading the village, going into people’s homes, violating their rights, taking people away. They came to the U.S. as hard-working immigrants to give their children a better life, to be safe. What is going on today makes me ...
To the editor: I continually read columns and letters to the editor, not necessarily The Breeze. I can only shake my head and say tsk, tsk to the constant Trump criticisms and accusations. Those comments all seem to express their concerns about Trump that are extreme assumptions with no ...
As we embrace the summer months, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible achievements and exciting progress within our school district. Celebrating Our Graduates: First and foremost, congratulations to our graduating seniors! This past May, we watched as you walked across the ...
To the editor: Why only present the half of the story that supports your agenda or critical point of view? Case in point — a recent contribution titled “Disagreement with Kennedy: Vaccines are the cornerstone of public health.” The author appears to be implying that the firing of the ...
To the editor: Are you prepared if your relative is discharged from a healthcare facility? The proposed federal budget calls for cuts of $880 billion to Medicaid coverage over the next 10 years,significantly affecting healthcare in Lee County, particularly impacting small or rural ...
At the heart of every thriving school is a great teacher. As the School District of Lee County prepares for the 2025–2026 academic year, we are proud to take the bold new step to honor and support the educators who are making the greatest impact on student achievement with the Honoring Our ...
