

A Cape Coral City Council member is spearheading an effort in conjunction with a local community foundation to assist financially with the recent floods in Texas. District 4 Councilmember Jennifer Nelson-Lastra has established the SWFL Hearts for Hill Country Fund at Collaboratory in Fort ...
The islands' fire districts recently had the opportunity to train together in real-life conditions. On July 7-9, the Sanibel Fire and Rescue District and Captiva Island Fire Control District conducted training at a single-story residential home in the Chateaux Sur Mer community, located off of ...
The Captiva Erosion Prevention District (CEPD) reported that Seat 1 on the board of commissioners is currently vacant, and the office is still accepting applications to be reviewed for a board appointment. It provided the following information: How to qualify to serve as a commissioner? - ...
The Lee County Mosquito Control District (LCMCD) has treatment scheduled for the islands. The district reported that the following areas will be treated with Ultra Low Volume trucks for adult mosquitoes between sunset today, July 21, and 2 a.m. on July 22, weather permitting: - From South ...
Mason Leslie, 14, of Fombell, Pennsylvania, found a junonia on July 2 north of Blind Pass on Captiva. He was fishing and shelling on the beach when he saw it. Sara Bender reported that her grandson has been coming to the island since he was an infant, and he looks forward to spending part of ...
The Sanibel Police Department issued the following weekly police blotter, which includes recent information about law enforcement response to criminal activity. ARRESTS - Krystal Lynn Hall, 43, of 6566 Brooklyn Bay Road, Keystone Heights, was charged on July 18 with one count of battery touch ...
At the heart of every thriving school is a great teacher. As the School District of Lee County prepares for the 2025-26 academic year, we are proud to take the bold new step to honor and support the educators who are making the greatest impact on student achievement with the Honoring Our ...
The following public meetings/hearings are scheduled: - July 24: Sanibel Public Library District meeting at 9 a.m. at the library, at 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. For more information or the agenda, visit https://spldboard.specialdistrict.org/governance. - July 30: Sanibel City Council meeting ...