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Lee School Board hears report on artificial intelligence pilot program

The Lee County School Board learned about the rollout of an artificial intelligence pilot program during its workshop Tuesday. The rollout stems around building confidence and comfort before the program is pushed out into the schools. Chief Academic Officer Dr. Nathan Shaker said their AI ...

Mighty Mussels blank Flying Tigers, pitch MiLB-best fourth shutout

The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels shutout the Flying Tigers in the series finale by a score of 5-0 Sunday afternoon at the Lee Health Sports Complex. Sunday was the fourth time Fort Myers’ (9-6) pitching has blanked a team this season, the best mark in all of Minor League Baseball. Mussels’ ...

Timely photo leads to rescue of baby osprey

A picture taken by an eagle-eyed photographer who spotted a monofilament line around a baby osprey’s neck, helped lead to the bird’s rescue from a potentially fatal threat, in a nest near the Pink Shell Beach Resort on Fort Myers Beach. Jeff Gabel, a local bird enthusiast who takes ...

SWFL News

Wilson Pigott Bridge to reopen Thursday ahead of afternoon commute

The Florida Department of Transportation says the Wilson Pigott Bridge is on track to reopen as scheduled on Thursday, April 23, following the completion of critical maintenance work within the anticipated 10-day closure window. Crews will complete final overnight operations tonight, including ...

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Playmakers Tailgate Party set for April 30

For the past decade, the Tommy Bohanon Foundation has raised nearly $2 million to help hundreds of young athletes of Southwest Florida improve their football skills, become responsible adults and get the equipment they need to excel on and off the playing field. In order to do that, the ...

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Timely photo leads to rescue of baby osprey

A picture taken by an eagle-eyed photographer who spotted a monofilament line around a baby osprey’s neck, helped lead to the bird’s rescue from a potentially fatal threat, in a nest near the Pink Shell Beach Resort on Fort Myers Beach. Jeff Gabel, a local bird enthusiast who takes ...

Local Sports & Recreation

Prep Sports Report 4-22-26

Tuesday FLAG FOOTBALL District 3A-11 Semifinals Mariner 16, North Fort Myers 0: The Tritons (8-5) eliminated the 5-4 Red Knights on their way to the district final. Fort Myers 14, Ida Baker 6  Wednesday's championship Fort Myers at Mariner District 2A-13 Semifinals Bonita Springs 19, ...

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Guest Commentary: Troubled bridge over muddy water

When people think of “old Florida” in Southwest Florida, small historic cow towns like Alva, Fort Denaud, and LaBelle often come to mind. These communities sit near the point where four counties—Hendry, Glades, Lee, and Charlotte—meet at what is known as the “quad-point.” For now, ...

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