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Cockfighting is illegal in Florida.
Deputies in Florida pulled over 100 birds from two active cockfighting rings, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. The first bust happened Friday, August 21, 2026, after a mobile […]
Honoring Dolly Parton and Her Global Legacy
Today, we’re honoring the legacy of Dolly Parton, not just the country music icon, but a staunch champion for children and literacy. With her Imagination Library, Dolly sparked a love […]
Wanted murder suspect in custody after a tense I-75 barricade in Lee County. Courtesy Facebook
Florida Highway Patrol troopers tracked down a man wanted for homicide Wednesday afternoon, July 22, 2026, in a tense standoff that shut down part of I-75 near Fort Myers. It […]
Hurricane Milton Courtesy NOAA
May marks Hurricane Preparedness Month. It’s also an official reminder that hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. As we look ahead to 2026, the focus is shifting […]
Boca Grande Parking
Earlier this week, on Monday, April 27, 2026, the question of parking on Boca Grande brought officials from both Lee and Charlotte counties together in Fort Myers. Parking, unsurprisingly, has […]
“Stop”: Boca Grande’s Parking Issue
The parking debate in Boca Grande just won’t go away. Every time it looks like progress, something else crops up. For years, people have packed meetings, written letters, and even […]
A second chance for suspended drivers in Lee County.
In 2026, roughly one in 24 driving-age adults in Florida, totaling just over 716,000, cannot legally drive. Florida suspends its licenses mainly because of unpaid fines. Out of nearly 14 […]
Allapatchee Shores Park
Big changes are coming to Charlotte and Lee counties, with major upgrades planned for the historic Boca Grande Community Center and the well-loved Allapatchee Shores Park in Punta Gorda. These […]
Brush Fire Shuts Down I-75 Lane, courtesy FDOT
Firefighters stopped an 80-acre brush fire near the Charlotte-Lee County line on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The blaze sent thick smoke across I-75 and forced lane closures, leaving traffic snarled […]
Lee County Tribute
Lee County paid tribute to 250 local veterans, marking America’s upcoming 250th birthday with real heart. Veterans from all walks of life gathered with each one carrying a story you’d […]
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