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District reports big school grade boost

The 2025-2026 District Grade Report for the School District of Lee County showed the highest point total in a decade, as well as 29 schools improving their letter grades from a year ago. The district also strengthened its overall B rating. The state’s School Grades Report showed 24 schools ...

MangoMania Saturday at Winn-Dixie on Pine Island

The Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce’s MangoMania 2026, Pine Island’s Tropical Fruit Fair, will be held this Saturday, July 11, at the Winn-Dixie Plaza, 9940 Stringfellow Road, St. James City. The special event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. According to CPICC Board Member Cynthia ...

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American Legion District 13 accepting donations for July Teddy Bear Run

American Legion District 13, which serves veterans and their families across Southwest Florida, covering Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee counties, is collecting teddy bears for the Christmas in July Teddy Bear Run to benefit the children at Golisano Children’s Hospital. The run ...

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Fort Myers man charged with driving over 100 mph on street in South Cape

A Fort Myers man was arrested in Cape Coral last Friday after police say he fled from a traffic stop reaching speeds of 100-plus miles per hour.  Chase Ciano, 22, has been charged with speeding at 100 mph or more, as well as fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement ...

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‘Progress ‘26’ hits the streets

For the first time in more than a decade, The Breeze is bringing back a special publication geared towards highlighting what’s to come in one of the fastest-growing cities and regions in America.  “Progress ’26,” which shines an economic development spotlight around Southwest Florida, ...

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Cat of the Week: Stinker

This handsome gentleman was not splattered with paint. He was just blessed with extremely unique markings. In fact, he has a paw print on his ear! Stinker is 4 years old and extremely social. He’s intelligent and would make an excellent greeter, dare I say butler? (He’s got his tux on!) ...

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Eagle Editorial: Tax shifting is not tax reform

Appropriately coinciding with the official start of hurricane season Gov. Ron DeSantis has called for a special legislative session to push his “Save Our Homes” plan to slash property taxes. “Today in Tampa, I outlined the Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes plan that will ...

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