Jorge Murillo

Gulf Coast Humane Society officials say the Independence Day weekend is one of the busiest times for emergency pet care. This week — Monday, June 29 through Friday, July 3 — Lee County Domestic Animal Services will offer free microchipping to ensure pets can be reunited with their owners if they are displaced.

NACA's mortgage program offers no down payment, no closing costs and has no credit score requirements. Instead, the organization checks participants’ payment and income history.

With hurricane season officially underway, it’s time for Southwest Floridians to make emergency preparations in the event of a storm. But what about those older residents unable to build hurricane emergency kits on their own? There is help available.

The Lee County Mosquito Control District has reached a new milestone, becoming the first to release sterile mosquitoes by drone.

About 95 percent of all illegal dumping in Lee County happens in Lehigh Acres, according to a heatmap provided by the county.