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Policy could let Lee County school teachers search student’s phones
This issue is at the forefront of the new student-code-of-conduct policy draft under consideration in Lee County schools.

New Uber feature would let teens ride alone
Parents are nervous because they don’t want their children to use ride-shares alone. Uber will soon allow 13 to 17-year-olds to travel alone for the first time.

Uber Eats driver slain, dismembered making delivery in Florida
A Florida man is charged with murder and other offenses in the slaying and dismemberment of an Uber Eats driver who had brought food to the assailant’s house, authorities said Tuesday.

Biden announces 2024 reelection bid: ‘Let’s finish this job’
President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to “finish this job” he began when he was sworn into office and to set aside their concerns about extending the run of America’s oldest president for another four years.
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Invest 91L upgraded to Tropical Depression 2 in Gulf of Mexico
The National Hurricane Center has increased development chances to 50% for Invest #91L in the Gulf within the next 48 hours.

Florida protests against immigration law cause businesses to close
Hundreds of people are peacefully protesting in Fort Myers. They want to emphasize the importance of immigrants in Florida’s economy.

Roof damaged by Hurricane Ian leaks months after the storm
Hurricane Ian damaged the roof at the parkway condominiums in north Fort Myers. And now with rainy season, the apartments are getting water damage.

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.