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Heavy-traffic holiday ahead

4 days ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | CJ Haddad

It looks like 2025 will be a record-setting year for Floridians traveling for the Independence Day holiday according to top forecasters. AAA – The Auto Club Group, projects travelers will set new records both nationwide and in Florida this Fourth of July. According to AAA, more than 72.2 million people around the country are expected to travel 50-plus miles away from home (up 2.4% from last year), with nearly 4.6 million being Floridians (up 3% from last year).
Ham radio operators to hold preparedness exercise

1 week ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | Chuck Ballaro

During a major storm, it is very possible, indeed likely, that all power and public communication channels fail. No cell phones or TV. Suddenly, amateur radio becomes a vital lifeline in post-disaster recovery. To meet the moment in such an emergency, the Amateur Radio Emergency Service volunteer group of licensed ham radio operators who offer their skills and equipment during emergencies and hold events to stay prepared.
Southwest Florida’s buzzy season takes flight

1 week ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | CJ Haddad

With the rainy season officially upon Southwest Florida, have you noticed yourself swatting those annoying, biting, teensy insects away more often? While mosquitoes are present in Lee County all year, when the rain comes, the larvae develop, causing an explosion of literal billions of insects to roam across the region. Lee County Mosquito Control District officials say they’ve been working at a fervent pace to mitigate the 54 different species of mosquitoes that call the county home.
Downtown Showdown to showcase talent

1 week ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | Meghan Bradbury

Sugarshack Downtown is on a mission to find Southwest Florida talent by hosting its first-ever singing competition, The Downtown Showdown. “We host live music every day, seven days a week, but this will be our first-ever competition highlighting local talent from all over the Southwest Florida area. Our plan is to make it an annual event,” said Julia Szilagyi, “http://www.sugarshackdowntown.com” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>Sugarshack Downtown event coordinator.
Drug-Free Lee provides programs at summer camps

2 weeks ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | Meghan Bradbury

Area youth will learn the dangers of substance abuse this summer while attending camp as part of the Drug-Free Lee Summer Prevention Program. Drug-Free Lee Executive Director Deborah Comella said the Summer Prevention Program actually a 12-month initiative that provides Evidence Based Prevention Programs for no cost throughout Lee County.
Safe Boating Campaign’s National Safe Boating Week runs from May 17-23

1 month ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | CJ Haddad

With the summer months fast approaching and a plethora of opportunities for Southwest Florida residents to hit the water, officials are reminding boaters via an annual national campaign to take precautions. Safe Boating Campaign’s National Safe Boating Week runs from May 17 to May 23, and Flotilla 9-6 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be ever present throughout Lee and Collier Counties to create awareness of best practices.
‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive set for May 10

1 month ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | CJ Haddad

Cape Coral residents can take part in the nation’s largest food drive next weekend, with donated goods staying right here in Southwest Florida. On May 10, the United States Postal Service will collect non-perishable food items at mailboxes, where letter carriers or volunteer drivers will pick up the food and deliver it to the local post office as part of the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. From there, volunteers will unload and pre-sort donations for delivery to local food pantries.
‘Light up Lee’ to spotlight tourism’s impact

1 month ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | Meghan Bradbury

Lee County will draw attention to a primary driver of our economy next week by shining a light on popular tourist icons. Literally. The City of Cape Coral will be among those participating in this year’s National Travel and Tourism Week through the “Light up Lee” initiative at City Hall by illuminating the City Hall fountain blue.
Stay Safe On the Water & In the Pool | Awareness key to drowning prevention

1 month ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | CJ Haddad

With temps heating up around Southwest Florida, bodies of water, from beachside to poolside, will see much more activity in the coming months. With more people in the water comes a greater chance of accidental drownings and other water-related incidents. May serves as National Water Safety Month, with a history of highlighting water awareness and swim safety starting in June 2003, when the World Waterpark Association launched its National Water Safety Week.
As needs spike, Tax Collector looking to boost service options

1 month ago | lehighacrescitizen.com | CJ Haddad

With more than three times the number of Florida driver licenses set to expire in 2025, the Lee County Tax Collector’s Office is looking at ways to make the process as expedited as possible for residents. In some areas around the county, locations have seen wait times increase when it comes to license renewal or changes. Appointments on a rolling 30-day schedule are full up. In August 2024, the Florida Department of Highway Safety released a Driver License Renewal Forecast.