Two months after Lee County District 5 Commissioner Mike Greenwell died in office, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that he has appointed Patricia “Trish” Petrosky to fill the seat. Petrosky was sworn into office on Monday, as she transitioned from an executive assistant at Evangelical ...
Florida TaxWatch released its "2025 How Florida Counties Compare" report today, which examines Florida’s 67 counties and the myriad of local governments within the state, comparing the revenue and expenditure profiles of counties to give taxpayers an overview of how their local government ...
Fort Myers personal injury law firm Farah & Farah is relaunching its Empowering Greatness Scholarship. In partnership with the Florida Prepaid College Foundation and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Florida, the sixth annual program will award five outstanding high school students with a ...
An educator of 25 years was surprised at school this week when she was named Teacher of the Year for the School District of Lee County. “This recognition is truly meaningful. It affirms the importance of the work and reflects the collaboration, trust, and dedication of the educators and ...
The United States Air Force Band of the West concert band will be traveling to five cities in Florida to perform concerts for local communities and educators. These shows feature the exceptional talents of the nation’s finest Airmen musicians, and celebrate the works of American composers, ...
SalusCare is now the first and only program to offer a transformative “no wrong door” model in Lee County, providing care in one location for adults, and children, experiencing substance use and mental health care crises. SalusCare President and CEO Stacey Cook said Tuesday was a big ...
The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South will hold its 37th Annual All-Star Classic Football Game this coming Monday, Dec. 8, at Sam Siriani Field at Edison Stadium at Fort Myers High School. Gates open at 6 p.m. with kickoff at 7 p.m. A number of players, cheerleaders and band members from the ...
By BETH CHILDRESS news@breezenewspapers.com When you’re diagnosed with cancer, having a village of support around you means everything. For some, that support comes through family and friends, and for others, it is doctors and care teams who become a second family. Often, even with a ...