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‘Everything else is on the chopping block’: Lee County weighs cuts, including Civic Center

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County is preparing for significant budget cuts as Amendment 3 is expected to reduce property tax revenue by $109 million, forcing tough decisions about funding priorities. "We're losing essentially 26% of the money we had to work with," Commissioner Brian Hamman said. Hamman stressed...

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Sinking Lee County apartment building sits vacant for 3 years as residents seek updates

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — An apartment building at the 81 West Apartments complex in Lee County has been vacant for three years due to noticeable sinking, prompting residents to call for transparency from property management. "It does look like, like it's about to collapse," said Christian Cowan, a resident...

Lee County, FL · 2d
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Collier County approves new cell tower in Golden Gate Estates after years of complaints about poor service

GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Fla. (WINK) — If you’ve ever struggled to get a phone call through in Golden Gate Estates, you’re not alone. Even getting directions can be a challenge. WINK News experienced that firsthand Tuesday while trying to visit the area where a new cell tower...

Collier County, FL · 2d
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Monkey Bar Steak & Seafood marks two decades

Will celebrate milestone anniversary with special $20 menu, daylong live entertainment. A Cape Coral restaurant has been hanging around for quite some time will celebrate a milestone anniversary this Saturday. Monkey Bar Steak & Seafood will mark 20 years of business in the Cape, with $20 specials and entertainment from...

Cape Coral, FL · 1d
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Purple 'exotic massage’ signs pop up around Cape Coral, leaving parents uneasy

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Bright purple signs featuring a mermaid symbol and advertising exotic massages have appeared across Cape Coral, prompting residents to question their legality and express concerns about their impact on children. Photos of the signs have circulated widely on social media, generating hundreds of comments from...

Cape Coral, FL · 1d

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Lee County school district considers closing two elementary schools amid budget cuts

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Lee County School District is considering closing two elementary schools as district leaders look for ways to address budget cuts, Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin said. The proposal is expected to be presented to the Lee County School Board at its next meeting, where board...

Lee County, FL · 22h

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Estero Had Electric Lights Before the Story Was Finished

The great machine at Koreshan State Park looks less like a religious relic than the centerpiece of a municipal power station. That is partly what makes it so revealing. Visitors arrive to learn about an unusual community and its beliefs, then encounter a heavy engine that had to do an entirely practical job: make electricity.

Estero, FL · 1d

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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Cape Coral, Florida that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Cape Coral, Florida — a city where the sun glances off a thousand canals, where pastel houses line the water’s edge and the scent of salt mingles with the perfume of jasmine and basil. Here, neighbors wave from porches, fishermen cast lines at dawn, and the laughter of children echoes through palm-shaded parks. Cape Coral is a tapestry of newcomers and old souls, of snowbirds and sun-chasers, of families who gather for Sunday feasts and friends who linger over espresso as the day fades.

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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Jim Schwartzel wants highway bypass, VA hospital after District 19 win

Republican Jim Schwartzel , a media executive and Southwest Florida native, won Florida’s 19th Congressional District in the general election Tuesday, Nov. 3, keeping the Southwest Florida seat in Republican hands as he prepares to succeed outgoing Byron Donalds in Washington. The district covers most of Lee County and coastal areas of Collier County and has long served as a Republican stronghold. Schwartzel, 46, president of Fort Myers-based Sun Broadcasting, defeated Democratic nominee Victor Arias , independent Seth Haskin and write-in candidate Alexandra Zakhvatayev. Fireworks erupted at his election night watch party in Fort Myers as Schwartzel celebrated the outcome with family, supporters and campaign staff. Here’s what Schwartzel told the News-Press on election night after his victory: How did Schwartzel react to his victory on election night? Question: What does tomorrow look like for you after your election win? Answer: "I don't know if I'm going to get much sleep tonight. I have so much energy in me and adrenaline. But, you know, I just want to get to work for Southwest Florida. Everything I own, all my family, everyone's here, so I only have Southwest Florida as my best interest, so I'm ready to go to work." During

Lee County, FL · 2d

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Tuesday is a Big Day For Every Taxpayer

On election day, Lee County voters overwhelmingly voted for Amendment 3; property tax reform.The final tally was 199,877 yes votes and 90,186 no votes. The Lee County Board of Commissioners is the first to announce a workshop on the issue. The details of what voters approved:. In 2027, the homestead...

Lee County, FL · 11h

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From sweating to sweaters; Cold front pulls through Friday

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The coldest air of the season arrive Friday as a cold front pulls through the Gulf Coast. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast says a few downpours will impact the early morning commute, though drier weather returns for the afternoon. You don't need the...

Fort Myers, FL · 10h

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‘I couldn’t breathe’: Lee County Senior Olympics swimmer recalls near-fatal pneumonia

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Rosemary Niedzwiecki, a Lee County resident in her 70s, nearly lost her life to pneumonia earlier this year after trying to push through her symptoms. “I said, I have to fight. I can't give up,” Niedzwiecki recalled. Known for her active lifestyle and competing...

Lee County, FL · 20h

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‘Gulfcoasting’ hits the starting gate at America’s favorite BMX track in Cape Coral

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — When it comes to high-flying action, family fun, and community spirit, one Southwest Florida destination is racing ahead of the competition. Cape Coral BMX has officially been voted America's Favorite BMX Track, and Jason Drew went 'Gulfcoasting' to find out what makes this local gem such a standout.

Cape Coral, FL · 1d

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Fort Myers Beach reviews policies to comply with new DEI law

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency has taken steps to ensure town policies and programs comply with a new state law restricting local governments from funding, promoting, or taking official actions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Leaders officially moved the item onto the...

Fort Myers Beach, FL · 3d

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Lee Health in Florida leaves UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage network on Jan. 1, and members who want to keep its doctors have until Dec. 7 to switch plans

Lee Health, the Fort Myers health system, plans to leave UnitedHealthcare’s commercial and Medicare Advantage networks on Jan. 1, 2027. UnitedHealthcare members who want to keep seeing Lee Health doctors have until Dec. 7, the last day of Medicare’s fall enrollment period, to move to a plan that still covers them. People on a Medicare […]

Fort Myers, FL · 3d

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Fort Myers Boat Show brings hundreds of boats downtown

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—The 54th annual Fort Myers Boat Show is happening through Sunday, Nov. 15, right in downtown Fort Myers. Hundreds of boats have filled the downtown area for the four-day event. Visitors can see fishing boats, center consoles, pontoons and larger vessels, along with boating accessories, from Centennial Park to the Caloosa Sound Convention Center and surrounding downtown streets.

Fort Myers, FL · 19h

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Bald eagle rescued from Cape Coral undergoing veterinary care at CROW

A female bald eagle rescued from Cape Coral on Monday is being treated at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife on Sanibel Island after it is believed to have sustained injuries during a fight with another eagle. The medical team at CROW identified minor scrapes and abrasions on the...

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

The Financial Wire

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UnitedHealthcare says Lee Health intends to leave its Medicare Advantage network Jan. 1, 2027, and Sarasota Memorial says renewing its contract appears very unlikely

UnitedHealthcare sent Lee Health a proposal on Oct. 30 to keep its Medicare Advantage and commercial members in network, and the insurer’s Lee Health notice, updated Nov. 3, says the Lee County system still intends to leave both networks starting Jan. 1, 2027. Across the Gulf Coast in Sarasota, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System says... The post UnitedHealthcare says Lee Health intends to leave its Medicare Advantage network Jan. 1, 2027, and Sarasota Memorial says renewing its contract appears very unlikely appeared first on The Financial Wire .

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