Lee County

Last year, Lee Health saw 276,000 patients brought into their hospitals. To help combat this need for medical service, the county is expanding its Paramedicine program.

Millions of Americans came out to voice their opinions as part of the nationwide No Kings Day.

Following the series of storms that have battered Fort Myers Beach, the island community is slowly churning along on its massive rebuild.

The Lee County Black History Society is preparing to celebrate their annual Juneteenth event.

One year after three hurricanes passed near and through Southwest Florida, Lee County is doing its parts to protect itself before another storm makes landfall.

Mental Health Issues are common for soldiers returning to civilian life. In Southwest Florida, one group is looking to help “heal the invisible wounds of war”.

After a lengthy meeting, the Fort Myers City council voted on a proposal to move forward with plans for an African American Cultural Center. The decision follows years of discussions and aims to create a space that celebrates the region’s Black history and culture. With funding still in question, the vote marks a critical step in a long-awaited community initiative.

Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida has begun offering free and low-cost birth control methods at its Naples and Fort Myers health centers.

The Wonder Gardens has a minimal staff to keep up with their efforts in preserving local fauna and flora. Volunteers came together to help the facility get ready for some upcoming guests.

The Edison Awards is a celebration of innovation and technology that brings in some of the brightest minds in business. The highlight of the event may not be the awards, but the Innovators Showcase.