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Dave Harner to succeed retiring Roger Desjarlais as Lee County Manager
Lee County Commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to appoint Deputy County Manager Dave Harner as the new county manager following Roger Desjarlais’ retirement announcement Monday. The appointment is subject to a contract negotiation between Chairman Brian Hamman and Harner, with the assistance of the county attorney’s office. The contract will be brought to the commissioner meeting […]

Lee County community comes together to celebrate end of school year
A community comes together to celebrate the end of a school year.
The event is called “Unity in the Community” and was held in Dunbar on Tuesday.

Shooting under investigation after rollover crash in Collier County
Deputies are investigating and seeking information regarding a shooting incident on Immokalee Road near Twin Eagles Boulevard in Collier County around 11 p.m. on Thursday, June 1.

Lee County to distribute $16 million for home repairs after Hurricane Ian
Lee County hopes to approve $16 million to help families make much-needed repairs in communities hit hard by Hurricane Ian.
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Shy Wolf Sanctuary and Home Base Florida team up to help veterans
The Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education and Experience Center joined forces with Florida to offer a unique experience to veterans.

Human remains found last year in Collier County identified
The human remains found in a wooded area last year have been identified.

FDOT: Gas leak repairs could take 3 or more days
Gas is spewing from a broken line on State Road 31 off Palm Beach Boulevard, closing SR-31 traffic in both directions.