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Final Ian debris collection pass underway in Charlotte County, bulk pickup to resume Feb. 6
To see the progress of the final pass and where the pass has been completed, visit www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/debris. Dec. 31 was the last day to put storm debris in the right of way for pickup.
Fresh Air Weekend: 'SNL' Co-Anchors Jost and Che; A New County Sound; Shonda Rhimes
The "Weekend Update" co-anchors dish on SNL and Donald Trump. Ken Tucker discusses a new, expansive style of country music. Shonda Rhimes talks about running three shows and the limits of network TV.
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Lee County leaders mull transportation projects, including Ian-damaged Little Pine Island Bridge
For the Little Pine Island Bridge, planners want to either add new seawalls to the existing bridge or replace the entire structure. The bridge was built in 1977 and Hurricane Ian caused significant soil loss, and loss of the seawalls and approach slabs on both sides of the bridge.
A rare tornado tears through part of Los Angeles County. Here's why that's so unusual
The strongest tornado to impact the Los Angeles metro area in 40 years touched down at 11:14 a.m. for two to three minutes, according to the National Weather Service.
Lee BIA's Build My Future Lee County event offers opportunity to students in construction trades
Local construction industry leaders took a crack this week at showing area high school students how building a future isn't just a play on words.
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One health alert warning of blue-green algae in Lee County suspended after six weeks
In a welcome twist on current events in the world of toxic algae blooms, scientists re-testing water in a canal infected with blue-green algae since June discovered it’s gone.
Lee County School District’s mental health staff help students reintegrate as schools reopen
As public schools in Lee County begin reopening this week for the first time since Hurricane Ian, the district’s counseling and mental health services teams are working to help students and staff reintegrate.
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Nearly 80 book titles pulled from Charlotte County public school libraries for district review
Many attending the school board aired complaints about book removal aimed at adhering to a new state law.
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Cold case investigation finds suspect in 1979 store clerk killing to be ex-Charlotte County deputy
The suspect in the 45-year-old homicide of a Punta Gorda store clerk has been identified as a then active-duty Charlotte County Sheriff's Office deputy who reported the killing.The case, investigated several times over the years, was picked up again after the county formed a cold case unit in 2009. New evidence and witnesses lead investigators to the suspect.The former deputy, John J. Greer, acknowledged his involvement a year before he passed away in 2024.
Lee County man pleads guilty in connection with $1.35 million COVID relief fraud scheme
Evan Graves, 40, of Alva, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with a $1.35 million COVID relief fraud scheme and now faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. A sentencing date for Graves has not yet been set. As part of his guilty plea, Graves has agreed to forfeit approximately $1,355,600 and six properties in Fort Myers that he had purchased or funded using proceeds of his fraud.
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