Hard but fair' conversations coming as Lee County attempts to balance its budget, and considers its largest spender: LCSO.

Lee County commissioners approved buying the Mullock Creek Marina for $4.4 million to develop a public boat launch in south Fort Myers.

Collier County has an Alzheimer's rate of 12.4%, higher than both the state average (11%) and Lee County's rate (11.4%).

The county is currently running a deficit — a deficit it expects to grow larger. Projections from the Florida Economic and Demographic Research Agency have taxable property values in Lee ...