Lee County Schools address teacher shortage, bus delays under new leadership
The new Lee County superintendent is tackling teacher shortages and transportation issues as she works to transform the B-rated district into one of Florida's top-performing school systems.
TAKING FLIGHT: New year, new gear for Charlotte High’s aviation program
From rivets to runways, Charlotte High’s aviation students are learning to build, repair, and even fly planes, with new simulators, real aircraft, and a hangar is on the way.
University urges local residents to embrace surprising meat source: ‘It does taste like chicken’
"You don't have to get this from a factory farm (and) have it shipped across the country. It’s here." University urges local residents to embrace surprising meat source: 'It does taste like chicken' first appeared on The Cool Down .
BACK TO SCHOOL FORECAST: Dry start to the day, but storms arrive later
Here is your forecast for Monday, August11th, 2025. Good morning, Southwest Florida! It is back to school time and we are waking up dry with temperatures in the mid to upper 70s. Today we will see more sunshine than over the weekend and that will push our temperatures into the low 90s with a 70% chance of showers and...
Mango Rita’s Takes Over Buddha Live’s Concert Schedule in Fort Myers
Mango Rita's Rhythm House now fills the void left behind by Buddha Live, with room for 350 music fans. "So far, we've added about 30 shows, and we're booking more as we speak," said Jason Ingream, according to Gulf Shore Business. "We just have a great opportunity here that was handed to us from the Buddha. And...
Fort Myers Police investigate shooting outside gas station
The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect in a shooting from Sunday night.
21-year-old motorcyclist critically injured in I-75 crash in Lee County
A 21-year-old motorcyclist suffered critical injuries after colliding with a parked vehicle on I-75 in Lee County, according to FHP. The crash remains under investigation.
COLUMN | Bridging the classroom and the community
With the first day of school just around the corner, there’s a special kind of energy in the air.
‘Very heartwarming’: Backpack giveaway aims to give students a good start
PUNTA GORDA — With music playing, water balloons flying and backpacks stuffed with school supplies, hundreds of families gathered Sunday for a back-to-school event that was as fun as it was essential.
The Road Ahead for Sarasota’s Economy
Next Tuesday, August 19, the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange will host Dr. Amir Ferreira Neto for a Lunch & Learn on the current economic state in the Sarasota and Charlotte County area. Ferreira Neto, who works as director of the Regional Economic Research Institute and associate professor of economics at Florida Gulf...
