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The zoo has agreed with Chinese authorities to return two giant pandas to China more than eight years ahead of schedule because they have become too expensive to maintain amid declining visitors.

With the Oct. 7 general election registration deadline nearing, those registered are encouraged to update voter information, like name and address. This can be done at an in-person office or on a county Supervisor of Elections website to avoid delays at the polls.

The Lee County School Board met recently to discuss updates to a document that's stirring up conversation: the district's Civil Rights and Equity Guide.

The attack raises fears of an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, and comes following warnings from Israeli officials of possible military action against the Lebanese group.

The Lee Library System has spent the last 60 years combining the resources of libraries across the county to provide information and technology free of charge to anyone who steps through the doors. With more than 273,000 free cardholders and over 1.5 million visitors this year alone, Lee County libraries offer various programs and resources, from early literacy programs and homework resources to downloadable books and streamable movies.

An arrest warrant issued Monday for Cape Coral councilmember Patty L. Cummings charged her with three third degree felonies: Fraudulent Application for Driver License and two counts of False Swearing in Connection with or Arising Out of Voting or Elections.She surrendered at the Lee County Sheriff's Office Tuesday afternoon.

All travel lanes across the Sanibel Causeway are now open and work on the roadway is substantially complete, a report from the Florida Department of Transporation said late Friday. Once through the toll plaza, motorists will now be able to drive to Sanibel with more predictable travel times and no altered traffic patterns around which to maneuver.

The School District of Lee County will receive $1.2 million as part of it's share of a $25 million state Workforce Development grant announced last week. The grant will allow the District to add or expand career programs that provide students the essential skills required for success in high-demand occupations.

Chabad of Charlotte County and Shalom Babcock hosted the menorah lighting Thursday. The ceremony symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, a message that resonates universally and embodies the essence of the Hanukkah festival. A candle on the menorah will be lit each night for the next eight nights.

This annual Point-in-Time survey is meant to give social service groups a better understanding of those experiencing homelessness.