FORT MYERS, Fla. The Lee County school district is considering a new plan to build attainable housing for teachers to combat the district’s high teacher turnover rate.
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Cracking down on illegal street racing in Lee County
Cracking down on illegal racing on the streets of Southwest Florida. On Wednesday, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office announced a policy change after the Lehigh Acres shooting that sent a couple to the hospital. Effective Wednesday, deputies would be able to more easily utilize helicopters, drones, stop sticks, and barricades when in a pursuit. Also, […]

Family mourning 12-year-old killed after being hit by car in Lee County
A family is mourning their 12-year-old who was hit by a car and killed while crossing an intersection in Lee County on Friday.

12-year-old boy dies two days after crash in Lee County
A 12-year-old boy died on Sunday after getting hit by a car on Friday in Lee County.

A new school, a new leader, a new vision: Lee County principal builds school from scratch amid teacher shortages
A lack of respect, not making a livable wage, and the need for better support are just a few things driving teachers to leave the education field.
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Researchers finish weeklong study of post-Ian Gulf water quality
Marine scientists across the state want to know how the Gulf of Mexico has changed and if it has improved nearly six months since Hurricane Ian. One group of researchers is making a weeklong voyage through the eastern Gulf to find out.

Marco Island city manager responds to latest police scandal
Marco Island’s city manager has had his hands full in the wake of years of scandals involving the city’s police department.

Study taking place on effects of blue-green algae in Southwest Florida
FGCU and FAU are coming together on a long-term study on the effect of blue-green algae.

Big Brothers Big Sisters forges lifelong friendship in Fort Myers
Three young men brought together by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America in Fort Myers have made their shared love of basketball the basis of a lifelong friendship.