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A guard motions to a medic (left) who arrived with a stretcher to Waller County Jail in Hempstead, Texas, on July 13, the day Sandra Bland died at the jail. Officials said Thursday that an autopsy did not find signs that Bland's death was a homicide.

Autopsy Of Sandra Bland Doesn't Suggest Homicide, Texas County Officials Say

The prosecutors' presentation Thursday included several color photographs of Bland's body — including her neck, which had a thick dark line curving across it.

A man wearing American flag pants casts his ballot at a voting station in Los Angeles on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the LA County district attorney dropped charges against the CEO of Konnech, which makes scheduling software for poll workers.

LA County drops charges against election software executive, citing 'potential bias'

The abrupt reversal of charges marks the end of a case that prominent election deniers cited as evidence of foul play in American elections.

Three men have plead guilty to a series of shootings and armed robberies in Lee County as well as several other counties. While committing these offenses, the conspirators impersonated law enforcement officers by wearing black clothing, gloves, and masks, often with law enforcement insignia, or vests with “Sheriff” affixed. In addition, during certain robberies, the conspirators drove a black Dodge Durango and white Chevrolet Malibu equipped with blue lights and sirens.

Trio plead guilty in shootings, armed robberies in Lee, other counties, dressed as police

Three men could get sentences ranging from 14 to 21 years, up to life, in federal prison..

People listen to live music at Fort Myers Beach.

Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau promotes tourism with four-stage recovery campaign

The Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau (VCB) developed a four-stage recovery campaign to promote tourism in Lee County by spreading excitement as the current focus. “The goal is to show that the destination is bouncing back,” Tamara Pigott, the director of VCB said. “While things may not be “normal” just yet, there is still an opportunity to have an enjoyable experience and support the community they’ve so enjoyed visiting in the past.”

11,000 Broward County Teachers Invited To Fort Lauderdale Gun Show Protest

Before Tuesday evening’s Fort Lauderdale City Commission meeting, protesters gathered outside City Hall with signs asking motorists to honk if they...

Hundreds gather outside Lee County school district offices to protest budget cuts

Protesters lined Colonial Boulevard outside School District of Lee County offices Wednesday, upset about budget cuts

Cars parked on the sand on the Sanibel Causeway on Feb. 3, 2022. Lee County is adding designated parking spots on the causeway to address safety concerns.

Lee County moving to add designated parking spaces on two Sanibel Causeway islands

Lee County commissioners discussed the $8.5 million Sanibel Causeway Islands Improvements Project at a recent workshop.The project will enhance both Island A and Island B using tourist development tax dollars and state funds. Enhancements include designated parking spots.

Two couples stand on a walkway at the Bruce's Beach resort in Manhattan Beach, Calif., circa 1920. A few years later, the city condemned the property and seized it from its Black owners.

The Black family who won the return of Bruce's Beach will sell it back to LA County

The return of the property was hailed as a step toward righting the wrongs inflicted by systemic racism. Now, the parties say, the $20 million sale will help restore some of the wealth stripped away.

Bill Making It Illegal For County Jail Inmates To Have Cell Phones Draws Concerns

Should inmates be criminally charged when cell phones are found on their person? In Florida prisons, that can occur. But, in county jails, not so much....

At the public hearing on November 2, 2021, the Lee Board of County Commissioners voted for Map Alternative 5. (Pictured left to right) District 5 Commissioner Frank Mann, District 4 Commissioner Brian Hamman, District 1 Commissioner Kevin Ruane, District 2 Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass, and District 3 Commissioner Ray Sandelli listen to public comment about Lee County redistricting before voting on a proposed map.

Lee County Commissioners move forward with Map Alternative 5 for the 2021 redistricting process

The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to move forward with Map Alternative 5 as the selected map for the 2021 redistricting process. One commissioner openly expressed his disappointment in the decision, and advocates wanting to reunite Dunbar and Fort Myers say a lawsuit may be incoming.

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