To the editor: Debbie Mucarsel-Powell will be a senator for All Floridians. The cost of living is skyrocketing in Florida. As an immigrant who worked her way through school at minimum wage jobs, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell understands daily financial struggle. In contrast, Senator Scott is a ...
To the editor: The debate was terrible. I would not call it a debate. Presidential debates should be about policy and not using the moderators to debunk talking points and to attack your opponent all night. The moderators did all the heavy lifting for Harris. There was little fact checking on ...
Lee County is experiencing a baby boom that would make a stork blush. Picture this: every single day, 22 to 24 little bundles of joy are born at Lee Health hospitals. That's not just an adorable statistic—it’s a full kindergarten class being born every. Single. Day. And while the parents ...
As a longtime resident and business owner here in Lee County, I know that the nearly ideal year-round weather is not the only thing that brings people to our piece of paradise to live, work and play. The efforts put forth over the years by the stewards of our ever-growing community have ...
To the editor: On Wednesday, Aug. 7, our nation honors those service members who were awarded the Purple Heart. The Purple Heart is awarded to those service members who have been either wounded or killed as a result of enemy action while serving in the United States Military. A Purple Heart ...
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 ...
