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Amendment 3 passed in Florida, but Lee County faces an $88M-plus revenue hit for fiscal 2027-28

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida homeowners will see significant property tax savings starting in 2027 after the passage of Amendment 3, which increases the homestead exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028. Barbara Smith, a Fort Myers resident, shared her thoughts on the amendment's approval. "I voted...

Lee County, FL · 4d
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Collier County Holiday Events 2026: Christmas Lights, Parades & Local Fun

Christmas lights on palm trees, snow falling in downtown Naples, and Santa arriving without a snow shovel in sight. Holiday season in Southwest Florida has its own personality, and I’m here for it. If you’re looking for Collier County holiday events, this guide covers Naples, Marco Island, Immokalee, Ave...

Naples, FL · 6d
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Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson responds after losing re-election bid to Amber Ware

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson has responded after his loss in the 2026 Fort Myers mayoral election Tuesday night. On Tuesday, it was announced that Anderson, the incumbent candidate, lost to Amber Ware, who received 54% of the vote. Ware will be the first Black woman to be mayor in the city's history, and only the second woman ever to hold the position. The only other woman to serve as Fort Myers Mayor was Florence Fritz from 1950 to 1951.

Fort Myers, FL · 5d
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Local officials prepare for impacts of Amendment 3

For those hoping Amendment 3 will reduce their tax burden, Tuesday’s vote was the easy part. With 62% of voters in favor of the homestead exemption increase, property owners who live in their homes will now be exempt from paying local property taxes for up to $150,000 of their property’s value next year and up to $250,000 of their property’s taxable assessed value in 2028. The increased exemption will not apply school taxes.

Lee County, FL · 4d
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Old Florida Charm Lives On At Pine Island’s Sleepy Fishing Village Of Bokeelia

Some corners of Florida never got the memo about high-rises and packed theme parks. At the northern reaches of Pine Island, a tiny village of fewer than 2,000 people still moves at its own easy pace. It has no city hall, no mayor, and no plans to become the next...

Bokeelia, FL · 14d

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'Affordable' rent in Florida county runs as much as $1,800 a month for single-bedroom apartment

"I live on a fixed income, and it's just not enough for me anymore."

Collier County, FL · 4d

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Trish is Out. Amanda is in.

An Inauguration Ceremony for three members elected to the Lee Board of County Commissioners will be held 8:30Am Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the Commission Chambers of the Old Lee County Courthouse in Fort Myers. A reception will follow at 9 a.m., and the regularly scheduled Board meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend.

Fort Myers, FL · 5d

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Fire districts face tough choices after Amendment 3

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (WINK) — With Amendment 3 approved by Florida voters, independent fire districts across Southwest Florida are preparing for a potential loss of millions of dollars in property tax revenue. Bonita Springs Fire Chief Greg DeWitt says departments will have to find ways to balance their budgets while continuing to respond to emergencies.

Bonita Springs, FL · 3d

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My neighborhood is not your hotel

Why do we have residential zoning if a house in a quiet neighborhood can become a commercial lodging business?. People buy homes in Cape Coral to live, raise families, and enjoy some peace. Yet an absentee owner can buy the house next door and rent it to a revolving door of vacationers. Some guests are considerate. Others party until 2 a.m., leave dogs barking, and depart before the neighbors recover a decent night’s sleep.

Cape Coral, FL · 4d

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Veterans Day | Parade to step off the holiday

Cape Coral’s thank-you to its rich veteran population is back again this year, with the Veterans Day Parade to step off onto Cape Coral Parkway this Saturday. Marching down the parkway starting at 11 a.m. — right around the same time the armistice was signed and hostilities ended 108 years ago marking the end of World War I — Southwest Florida’s proud military and veteran community will be on full display as American flags are to be waved, red, white and blue garb worn, and military gear proudly displayed.

Cape Coral, FL · 4d

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Naples City Council to vote on how it fills vacancies

When Naples residents head to the polls for a special election Feb. 2, they will elect a new council member and decide how vacant seats will be filled in the future. So far, former vice mayor Terry Hutchison and city Planning Advisory Board member Dan Barone are running to fill the seat held by Council member Linda Penniman, 83, who died Oct. 20, just three weeks after she resigned the day her husband, Nick, 88, died Sept. 29.

Naples, FL · 4d

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Razzle Dazzle to host Veterans Day reception

A Veterans Day reception will take place from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Razzle Dazzle in Cape Coral. Free and open to the public, it will honor local veterans and store manager and retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Yolanda (Sangiovanni) Edwards, who is celebrating her first anniversary with the boutique.

Cape Coral, FL · 4d

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Veterans Day parades, events in Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs

This year's Veterans Day falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and there are many Southwest Florida parades, ceremonies, concerts and other events happening to mark the national holiday. Here are some of the best ways you can celebrate and honor our US military veterans in Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs and the rest of Southwest Florida (both on the holiday and the days before and after): NAPLES VETERANS DAY EVENTS Yellow Ribbon Family Day at Mercato This pre-Veterans Day celebration honors veterans and military families with a Veteran Tribute Speech Contest, games, raffles, a science fair, a bounce house, a martial-arts demonstration and an Honor Wall (where guests can write the name of a loved one or service member). Flags and copies of the U.S. Constitution will be handed out. Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. Free. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. The event lawn at Mercato, 9118 Strada Place, North Naples. experiencemercato.com/events/yellowribbonfamilyday Naples Velo Veterans Day Ride This 28-mile bicycle ride honors all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. If riders are riding in memory or recognition of a veteran, they’re encouraged to display that person’s initials on their arm or on a note pinned

Naples, FL · 4d

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FGCU Expands Veterans Day Into Five-Day Service & Sacrifice Week

Florida Gulf Coast University is turning Veterans Day into a five-day affair this year, with a lineup of events running Nov. 9 through 13 that ranges from a military vehicle display to a dedicated basketball tribute. The university says the push is part of a broader effort to honor veterans, service members, military families and the wider military community on campus.

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Lee County DOT advises motorists to be aware of overnight traffic shift on Ortiz Avenue

Lee County Department of Transportation asks motorists on Ortiz Avenue to use caution starting Sunday night, Nov. 8, into the overnight hours and into Monday morning Nov. 9 as crews shift southbound traffic to the newly constructed lanes just south of S.R. 82 (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard) to just north of Colonial Center Drive. Northbound traffic will not be affected.

Lee County, FL · 3d

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Lehigh Acres Finishes $5.2M C.R.E.S.T. Project, Adds 585 Acre-Feet of Flood Storage

The Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 19 to mark the completion of its Caloosahatchee River Estuary Storage & Treatment project, a multi-phase stormwater effort nearly a decade in the making. The milestone, known as Phase III, completes the storage component of the project and caps years of excavation, grant-chasing and basin-connecting work meant to help control flooding across the district.

Lehigh Acres, FL · 5d

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Fort Myers Beach Crushes Fire Merger Plan With 75% No Vote

Fort Myers Beach will keep its own fire district after voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposed merger with the neighboring Iona-McGregor fire district on Tuesday, November 3. More than 75% of Fort Myers Beach voters — 2,413 votes in all — cast ballots against combining the two districts, according to local reporting.

Fort Myers Beach, FL · 4d

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Byron Donalds Closes Florida Governor Bid With Family, Protesters in Bonita Springs

Byron Donalds brought his wife and three sons to an event at Sugarshack Downtown in Bonita Springs on Monday as he concluded his Republican campaign for Florida governor. Erika Donalds and the couple's three sons, Damon, Darin and Mason, joined the candidate for the event, according to The News-Press. Protesters...

Bonita Springs, FL · 6d

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Peace River water levels expected to top 16 feet

ARCADIA — Due to days of heavy rainfall in portions of Florida, water levels in the Peace River have caused flooding in multiple counties, including DeSoto County.

Desoto County, FL · 5d

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Voters choose Lauren Melo to replace longtime state senator representing SWFL

Republican Lauren Melo has won the Florida Senate race in District 28. In the race, Melo, a six-year veteran of the Florida Legislature, faced David Silverberg, a first-time Democratic candidate and veteran journalist. She secured 62.2% of the vote — or a total of 142,378 votes. In a Facebook post after her win on Tuesday night, she wrote: "I'm humbled and honored to be your next state senator. Over these past months, I've met so many wonderful people across Collier, Hendry and Lee counties. Whether you opened your door, came out to an event or shared what matters most to your family, every conversation shaped this campaign." She thanked her family for standing by her "every step of the way." District 28 covers all of Collier and Hendry counties, along with eastern parts of Lee County . The new senator will have big shoes to fill, replacing former Sen. Kathleen Passidomo. After serving in the Florida Senate since 2016, Passidomo, R-Naples, reached her term limit this year. She served longer than the eight-year limit because of redistricting. She became the third woman elected Senate President and secured billions of dollars in state funding for Southwest Florida during her tenure in

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