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Lee County Transit, LeeTran, will adjust schedules and restore some previously suspended service starting Monday.The restored service, in addition to current service, will be: Route 10, serving the Edison Mall and Dunbar areas, and Route 20, serving the Downtown corridor, will be ...

Kindness Animal Hospital will hold a drive-by pet food giveaway from 2-4 p.m. Saturday or until supplies last.The distribution has been made possible though the help of local volunteers and donations from Hills Pet Nutrition and Royal Canine.Due to the impact that COVID-19 has had on many, ...

In the wake of Gov. Ron DeSantis' announced Phase One reopening of the state of Florida, Lee Health on Friday said the resumption of elective surgeries on a "limited basis" will begin Monday.All who enter Lee Health facilities will be required to wear a mask. Waiting areas will have chairs ...

For couples who would like to tie the knot amidst the current coronavirus crisis, the Lee County Clerk of Court is now offering a virtual process to obtain a marriage license. Florida Statutes require the couple to appear before the clerk to sign and obtain the marriage license. This new ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that, beginning Monday Florida State Parks will reopen access to trails, and some day use areas, including some beach access with limited facilities.Visitors will be asked to practice proper social distancing and to limit group size to 10 or less and to stay ...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, on Friday made two advances officials say will lead to improved water quality in Florida now, and in the future.The Corps announced it will increase flows from the W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam to the Caloosahatchee estuary at a 7-day ...