FORT MYERS, Fla. — Lee County Memorial Hospital employees threw volunteer Plato Pavis a surprise party for his 97th birthday. Pavis has been volunteering at the hospital for 17 years and has touched the lives of many.
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Lee County Tax Collector plans new office for Miromar Outlets in Estero
With thousands of new homes off Corkscrew Road planned or already built, the Lee County Tax Collector needed more office space to accommodate the growing tax base. Entering 2024, it will get just that. About 10,500 square feet of empty storefronts at the southwest corner of Miromar Outlets in Estero will be converted into a […]

Lee County officer of the year finalist: LCSO Tyler Davolt
Deputy first class Tyler Davolt, An Afghanistan veteran line medic recalls on how he saved a car crash victim.

Lee County man arrested after high-speed police chase in stolen vehicle
On Thursday morning, Hendry County Deputies became involved in a high-speed chase leading them into Lee County.

Lee County Officer of the Year Finalist: FGCU police officer James Bair
Florida Gulf Coast University police officer James Bair is one of five finalists for law enforcement officer of the year.
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Gateway Charter School second graders lead Fort Myers Beach cleanup
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Motorcyclist dead after crash on Estero Boulevard
A collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck occurred on Estero Boulevard. The motorcyclist has been pronounced dead.