Lee County

One of the areas leading the nation in the increase in foreclosure filings is Cape Coral. 1-in-2,200 homes are under a foreclosure filing, mimicking the 2008 housing market crash.

September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and local resources are available to support caregivers and family members.

Students in need can obtain access to hygiene products and clothing for the upcoming school year.

Foreclosure rates are on the rise in The Sunshine State. In a US Foreclosure Market Report from Attom, roughly 1-in-2500 Florida homes have a foreclosure filing, a 5% increase from last year.

Florida is facing a new dilemma as the state’s supply of drinking water is beginning to dry up. The solution is to use reclaimed wastewater in situations where drinking water can be preserved.

Last year, The School District of Lee County had 235 teaching vacancies but have since whittled down that number to only 45, meaning there will be a certified schoolteacher in every classroom.

High winds and rising waters can be dangerous for any structure during a hurricane, like a construction site. A site under development can go from a safety hazard to a storm assisted combat zone.

Southwest Florida is in the midst of mosquito season. The blood-sucking pests have the potential to bring a variety of diseases, including the dreaded West Nile virus.

Ten years strong, and still funky. The Pace Center for Girls, Lee celebrated its annual Funky Fashion Show on Wednesday night with bold looks and bolder materials.

Last year, Lee Health saw 276,000 patients brought into their hospitals. To help combat this need for medical service, the county is expanding its Paramedicine program.