1+ hour, 44+ min ago  (252+ words) Cape Coral Parks & Recreation, in collaboration with the School District of Lee County and the U. S. Department of Agriculture, kicked off its Summer Break Spot free meal program on Monday. The number of parkas at which children and teens ages 18 and…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (1042+ words) North Fort Myers High School's Sami Curls earned three honors at the recent 2026 Lee County Student Film and Television Awards. There were more than 150 entries submitted by hundreds of students from 24 schools. Curls took wins for "Operation Over-Easy" for promo…...

4+ week, 22+ hour ago  (462+ words) Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County's annual Evening at the Ballpark welcomed 225 guests and raised $160, 000 to support programs that serve local children and teens. Held March 18 at Jet Blue Park in Fort Myers, the event brought together baseball-themed activities, interactive…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (264+ words) Both camps will run 8 a. m. to 4: 30 p. m. June 15 through July 31 at the Karl J. Drews Community Center, 18412 Lee Road, Fort Myers. The cost is $85 per week, per camper. Camp Sunshine is designed for children ages 6 through 12 with special needs and offers structured activities…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (229+ words) Family Initiative's 6th Annual Autism Acceptance Awards Gala raised more than $475, 000 Saturday night at The Luminary in Fort Myers, drawing hundreds of supporters for an evening that honored community champions and marked the nonprofit's 10th anniversary of serving families affected by autism…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (229+ words) Both camps will run 8 a. m. to 4: 30 p. m. June 15 through July 31 at the Karl J. Drews Community Center, 18412 Lee Road, Fort Myers. The cost is $85 per week, per camper. Camp Sunshine is designed for children ages 6 through 12 with special needs and offers structured activities…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (320+ words) Four students from'Gateway Charter School'have earned their way to the'Invention Convention U. S. Nationals, scheduled for June 3-5 in Dearborn, Michigan, after winning awards at the state-level competition. " Olivia Arreola, kindergarten, first place in the kindergarten category for her invention "Headband Bumpers" " Aaron…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (562+ words) For many high school students, community service and volunteering are a school requirement. But for others, volunteering is a deeper passion, rather than just a tick on the graduation checklist. In 2025, I founded Athletes Activating Champions & Empowerment, a nonprofit that…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (766+ words) The School District of Lee County has revamped its summer offerings for students. Chief Information Officer Dr. Nathan Shaker said the district is shifting the 2026 Summer Ecosystem by building a continuum of care that spans three pillars. The essential remediation…...

2+ mon, 5+ hour ago  (375+ words) Florida Power & Light Company is expanding scholarship opportunities for high school seniors passionate about STEM. The company is now offering three scholarships: two $20, 000 awards for students who participated in FIRST, VEX, or B. E. S. T robotics programs and one $5, 000 scholarship for a…...