The Sanibel Fire and Rescue District's commission approved the not-to-exceed millage rate and budget hearings for fiscal year 2026-27 at its meeting, as well as reviewed the chief's annual performance. On July 8, the commissioners voted 2-0 on a resolution to adopt a tentative millage rate of ...
The 2025-26 District Grade Report for the School District of Lee County showed the highest point total in a decade, as well as 29 schools improving their letter grades from a year ago. The district also strengthened its overall B rating. The state’s School Grades Report showed 24 schools ...
The Sanibel Fire and Rescue District recently recognized members of its crew, along with individuals from the district's partner agencies, with the prestigious Phoenix Award for their life-saving efforts. At the fire commission's meeting on July 8, a Phoenix Award Ceremony took place honoring ...
The deadline to register to vote or change party affiliation for the primary election is July 20. The primary will take place on Aug. 18, with the polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting will start on Aug. 8 and run daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Aug. 15. Lee County voters can ...
The School District of Lee County received $1 million from the state to modernize the student transportation system. “This project will modernize the School District of Lee County’s student transportation system by implementing a fully integrated system that incorporates real-time GPS and ...
A group of eight — including children — was recently rescued off a boat near the Sanibel Causeway. At about 1 p.m. July 3, U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach watchstanders received a report from a good Samaritan about a 38-foot vessel taking on water in the Punta Rassa Channel. The ...
