FORT MYERS, Fla. — First Lady Michelle Obama turned down an invitation from a group of Lee County mothers who asked her to visit Fort Myers to address violence in the city, but the moms aren’t giving up.
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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.

Lee County Manager Roger Desjarlais announces retirement
Lee County Commission Manager Rodger J. Desjarlais announces his retirement. Desjarlais will retire on his 10th anniversary as manager..

Lee County deputy named law enforcement officer of the year at ball
During the Law and Order Ball Saturday night, deputy Michelle Wilson of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office won officer of the year.

Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed swimmer found dead
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to call of missing swimmer.
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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.

Deadly crash closes WB Immokalee Rd. lanes off Rock Rd.
On Tuesday afternoon, a deadly crash occurred on Immokalee Road off Rock Road near North Naples in Collier County.

Date announced for Lighthouse Beach to reopen
Sanibel Island announced that Lighthouse Beach, the last beach still closed from Hurricane Ian, will be open to the public.

Fort Myers man arrested for masturbating in front of women
A 46-year-old man has been arrested for indecent exposure of sexual organs.