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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to celebrate 20 years of service on Fort Myers Beach

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 91will mark a significant milestone this January as it celebrates 20 years of dedicated service alongside Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach during its annual Change of Watch Ceremony. The event, steeped in Coast Guard tradition, formally transfers ...

Man charged with manslaughter in shooting death on Fort Myers Beach

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office announced that Carlos Gonzalez was arrested for manslaughter for the shooting death of a person he said was his friend inside the home belonging to Gonzalez on Madison Court in Fort Myers Beach early this morning. The Lee County Sheriff's Office announced ...

One person dead in Madison Court shooting

The Lee County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation this morning on Madison Court after a report early this morning of a shooting at a home on Fort Myers Beach. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, the shooting was not considered suspicious and there is no threat to the public. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, there was a report of a shooting on Madison Court at about 1:30 a.m. on Sunday. One person was pronounced dead inside a home in the 400 block of the street. The Major Crimes Unit was on the scene and investigating Sunday morning. No further details were immediately available from the Lee County's Office.

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Lee County, partners activate cold-weather outreach plan

Lee County Government is coordinating with its partner agencies for cold-weather outreach this week. The Lee County Department of Human & Veteran Services, Lee County Transit (LeeTran) and additional partners typically coordinate plans during timeframes in which the temperature drops below ...

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LCSO: Deputy responding to domestic call shoots armed suspect in St. James City

A Lee County Sheriff's Office deputy responding to a domestic call in St. James City shot and killed an armed suspect. No deputies were injured and, as per policy, those involved will be placed on administration leave with pay. The LCSO provided the following information on its Facebook ...

The School District of Lee County to host career event

The School District of Lee County will host Social Lee: Coffee & Careers on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 9 to 11 a.m. in Cape Coral to provide insight on career opportunities within the District. The informational event will be held at Panera Bread, 1000 Cape Coral Parkway E. in Cape Coral. ...

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When unplugging leads to deeper learning

In today’s world, technology is everywhere. It is in our pockets, on our wrists and on our desks. For many students, screens have always been part of how they learn, communicate and interact with the world. Technology certainly has its place in education — but as an educator, I have come ...

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Should a helicopter tour company be allowed to use a barge in the bay to take off and land for helicopter tours over Fort Myers Beach?

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