Jan 31, 2025 · United Way School Resource Center donates bikes to students who walk to school January 29, 2025 1 min read. Thanks to the generosity of donors, the United Way School Resource Center was able to distribute 24 bikes and helmets to give to Lee County School District students who have to walk to school.

The Florida Department of Transportation, District One, is reminding the public of the upcoming reconstruction of the Little Pine Island Bridge in Matlacha. The bridge was scheduled to be reduced to one lane during the nighttime/overnight hours as of Monday, June 17, as a part of the Phase I construction plan. Phase I construction activities […]

Apr 25, 2024 · The School District of Lee County recently announced 11 schools have been designated as Schools of Excellence for the 2022-2023 school year by the Florida State Board of Education. Schools are designated as a school as a School of Excellence if the school’s percentage of possible points earned in its school grade calculation is in […]

Oct 24, 2024 · Lee County Solid Waste was scheduled to resume recycling and yard waste collection in all franchised service areas beginning Monday, Oct. 21. For yard waste, residents are asked to use containers, paper lawn and leaf bags, or place in bundles no more than 50 pounds and no more than 6 feet in length. Residents can […]

May 2, 2024 · The Beacon of Hope has scheduled the following activities for the month of May: – Samaritan Health and Wellness, a primary care clinic, is now open at the Beacon every other Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This clinic provides care for the uninsured and underinsured. The cost is $50. Help is available if […]

Jun 26, 2024 · BARTOW, Fla. – This weekly report was prepared by the Florida Department of Transportation to inform the public about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida Pine Island Road Causeway and Bridge Permanent Repairs Construction project: As part of the Emergency Restoration of the Pine Island Road Causeway and Bridge, crews will be working in the […]

Oct 10, 2024 · Lee County government officials provided an update on Hurricane Milton at a press conference this afternoon. Hurricane Milton brought damaging storm surge to coastal areas throughout Lee County and tornado and wind damage across the community. Crews are continuing to assess impacted areas, including barrier islands and coastal communities, including: — Sanibel, Captiva, Upper Captiva, […]

Apr 25, 2024 · BARTOW, Fla. – This weekly report is prepared by the Florida Department of Transportation to inform the public about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida. Below are the work schedule and lane closure locations for major state road projects. Pine Island Road Causeway and Bridge Permanent Repairs Construction project: As part of the Emergency Restoration […]

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The School District of Lee County has topped 100,000 students for the first time in its history. Total enrollment reported by the Florida Department of Education for the 2023-2024 school year is 102,791 students in Pre-K through 12th grade. In just District-operated schools, the official enrollment number is 89,337. “The continued growth in enrollment speaks […]