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Lehigh Acres · Lehigh AcresResidents in Lehigh Acres say enough is enough when it comes to illegal dumping in their neighborhood, and Lee County officials are finally taking action.Click here to see Lehigh Acres Community Correspondent Victoria Quevedo speak with Jungbauer. LEHIGH DUMPING FOLOLee County Commissioners approved a measure Tuesday that will dedicate a full-time staff member to focus solely on addressing illegal dumping issues in the Lehigh Acres community.Acc…See the Story
DON'T DUMP: Lee County Dedicates Full-Time Staff to Combat Illegal Dumping in Lehigh Acres
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Estero · EsteroCharlie Vavrina and Marlene Rodak | The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society It’s Tuesday morning and Florida Gulf Coast University students are arriving at River Oaks Preserve to earn required Service-Learning hours. They are greeted by a volunteer who quickly puts them to work. Today, the ground is moist from a soaking rain, so students will be installing native plants in selected areas. They pull exotic weeds first, observe a…Read Article
River Oaks Preserve – Estero’s Natural Gemstone

Lee County, Florida · Lee CountyBy: Katrina Salokar, East Lee County News In the heart of one of Florida’s fastest-growing counties, a decades-long fight for fairer, more accountable local government has reached a turning point. For more than 75 years, Lee County’s five county commissioners have been elected in countywide (at-large) races—even though each commissioner represents a distinct geographic district. Critics say that system has repeatedly diluted the voices of local …Read Article