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Florida ranks the second deadliest state for pedestrians, according to a 2022 report by the National Complete Streets Coalition, a part of Smart Growth America. Throughout 2022 in Lee County, there were 319 crashes in Lee County involving bicyclists, an increase from 2021 where there were 256. Nine crashes resulted in fatalities.

The school year begins with a major expansion of vouchers for parents to send their children to schools other than public ones. The Florida Policy Institute said the current state budget includes up to $3.9 billion for vouchers and the companies that manage the program. The candidates for Lee County School Superintendent said they believe vouchers make the public schools do better.

The Roy Hobbs World Series returns to Lee County after being canceled last year because of Hurricane Ian. The adult amateur baseball tournament attracts players of all ages and gives an economic boost to the area during the off-season for tourism.

Lee Memorial Health System has opened two breast milk depots at Cape Coral Hospital and HealthPark Medical Center. Florida’s first breast milk bank opened…

In 1912, white mobs set fire to black churches and black-owned businesses. Eventually the entire black population of Forsyth County was driven out, says Blood at the Root author Patrick Phillips.

In 1912, white mobs set fire to black churches and black-owned businesses. Author Patrick Phillips revisits the incident in his book, Blood at the Root. Originally broadcast Sept. 15, 2016.

Parents of students at Buckingham Exceptional School were notified that next year, students will be co-located to Royal Palm Exceptional School, which they claim is not equipped for their children's needs.

Steve Inskeep catches up with Cal Weary, an ex-art teacher from York, who spoke about race and politics as part of the York Project in 2008. Weary, an African-American, is a registered Republican.

The Lee County Library System is hosting online and in-person events throughout the month of October. Here is a list of programming for 12 local libraries.

The death of five black skimmers on a Marco Island beach prompted an investigation by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission and Marco Island police and the arrest of a Bonita Springs man.