Lee County Government

Lee County leaders are planning to do away with language that currently restrict heights of homes on Captiva Island to two-stories. Islanders fear the charm will be lost and they will be in harm's way as more people pack onto the island.

Just the sheer amount of debris produced by Hurricane Ian is difficult to imagine let alone collecting it all in a timely fashion. In Lee County, 5 million cubic yards has been gathered so far, enough to Fill Hertz Arena to the ceiling 13 times.

The 2020 U.S. Census data shows that Fort Myers has not only grown in population, but that its composition has changed drastically too, with a significant bump in diversity.

The City of Fort Myers will begin hosting redistricting public meetings starting December 2, 2021. Find out how to participate in the process to update the City's Ward boundaries based on the the 2020 Census results.

With a 3-2 vote, Lee County Commissioners formally adopted new county district maps Tuesday, despite cries from the public to reconsider their choice. It’s a choice that some say could result in Lee County’s redistricting process winding up in federal court.

The Lee Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to move forward with Map Alternative 5 as the selected map for the 2021 redistricting process. One commissioner openly expressed his disappointment in the decision, and advocates wanting to reunite Dunbar and Fort Myers say a lawsuit may be incoming.

The second Lee County redistricting public hearing was open to discuss the proposed maps that could redraw district lines within the county. During the public comment portion, residents and concerned groups called for more inclusion throughout the decision-making process.

Fort Myers City Council passed a motion this week to encourage all area businesses and local government agencies to shine green lights on their buildings, monuments, and thoroughfares across Lee County once the sun sets on Nov. 18. This is a part of an effort to promote awareness of National Injury Prevention Day.

Fresh soccer fields are making their way to Bonita Springs, with plans of a facility holding one adult soccer field and three 9-by-9 fields for children. The $100,000 allocated in the Bonita Springs budget will be used this upcoming fiscal year for early planning and design, as well as reaching out for resident opinions.