Annette Montgomery

2 weeks ago | winknews.com | Annette Montgomery

A project to redesign the sidewalk in front of Fort Myers Middle School is moving forward, with the city committing to spearhead the project. The goal is to have the new sidewalk completed by the start of the upcoming school year. Dr. Brian L. Gibson, principal of Fort Myers Middle School, emphasized the importance of the project. “It is really, truly, a true safety issue. And I expressed that in several emails to representatives to the city,” said Gibson.

2 weeks ago | winknews.com | Annette Montgomery

Accusations of fraud, waste and abuse have emerged against the Lee County Clerk of Courts. In July 2024, an anonymous email accused the department of favoritism, leading to customer neglect and accounting mistakes. Now, the Inspector General has substantiated these claims, confirming that the actions occurred and violated laws and policies. Kevin Karnes, the Clerk of Courts, responded to the Inspector General’s findings.

3 weeks ago | winknews.com | Annette Montgomery

The Lee County School District is facing a challenge with recent budget cuts and a persistent teacher shortage. The district announced a 5% budget cut across all departments, saving millions but raising questions about the impact on staffing and positions. Gwyn Gittens, a former school board chairman, shared her thoughts on the issue. She previously proposed a solution to address the teacher shortage by returning teacher coaches to classrooms.

3 weeks ago | 1029bobfm.com | Annette Montgomery

socastcmsRssStartAnnette MontgomerysocastcmsRssEndFORT MYERS Lee County is taking significant steps to address the skyrocketing demand for affordable housing. Over the next three years, residents can expect the completion of two dozen new affordable housing communities. The county’s plan includes the addition of over 3,000 affordable housing units, strategically placed following a competitive application process last summer.

3 weeks ago | winknews.com | Annette Montgomery

Lee County is taking significant steps to address the skyrocketing demand for affordable housing. Over the next three years, residents can expect the completion of two dozen new affordable housing communities. The county’s plan includes the addition of over 3,000 affordable housing units, strategically placed following a competitive application process last summer. Some of the locations these projects will be located at is on Hanson Street, Sister Bowman Lane, and Summerlin Road.