Democracy Watch

Florida lawmakers are moving ahead with changes to personal injury and damage suits. Some say the changes will address abuses by attornies; others claim the proposals would benefit insurance companies and hurt victims.

Cape Coral has approved new assessments for more homeowners to hook up to city water and sewer. The expansion of the utilities will extend to a new zone in the northwest part of the city, despite the pleas of some people to hold off at this time.

After hearing complaints from East Fort Myers residents, the City of Fort Myers is pursuing property adjacent to the Riverside Community Center instead of the remnants of Tarpon Street Pier for its next public boat ramp.

The responsibility to carry the legacy of the Fort Myers Beach community lays on three Estero Island Historic Society board members. And they're looking for help.

Naples mobile home residents feel helpless as community moves forward with post-hurricane rebuild.

The Naples Council on World Affairs is hosting “The Path Forward into a Decisive Decade” seminar on Friday (Feb. 24). The council’s mission is to “educate, inspire, and engage Americans in international affairs, and the critical global issues of our times.”

New mission and vision statements and new school board priorities passed unanimously at a recent meeting of the newly-elected Collier County School Board.

With construction of a 350-home housing development on a Bonita Springs golf course set to move forward, a neighboring subdivision that controls water runoff is concerned about what this will mean for the community’s drainage system and water quality despite plans showing improved storm water management and less flooding.

On Saturday, two maintenance crew workers were attempting to cross I-75 in a Gator utility vehicle for debris removal and were struck by a vehicle. They faced non-incapacitating injuries and expect to make a full recovery.

Lee County School Board members unanimously approved the Proximity Plan Tuesday night. The program addresses the school transportation issues within the county for K-5 students.