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1. LCSO: North Fort Myers woman faces 31 charges after dogs, disabled adult found in home (winknews.com) — Lee County deputies removed 30 living dogs and one dead dog from a North Fort Myers home on Sabal Gardens Drive, where they say kennels were overcrowded, filthy, and unbearably smelly. Investigators also found a mentally disabled adult living without a bed, in a house lacking running water and air conditioning, leading to 31 charges against homeowner Mary Paulis for aggravated animal cruelty and neglect of a disabled adult.
2. Suspended North Fort Myers High School athletic director accused of pay-to-play baseball scheme (abc-7.com) — Parents in the Fort Myers area are reacting after a Lee County School District investigation alleged a pay-to-play scheme and unauthorized coaching tied to North Fort Myers High School's baseball program. Witness statements describe parents being asked to pay a private academy for roster spots, missing background checks for assistants, and troubling housing conditions for some players, prompting a termination recommendation and a new athletic code of conduct.
3. New local effort begins to help small businesses grow (wgcu.org) — A new venture called Business Growth Gallery has opened inside Edison Mall in Fort Myers to coach local small business owners on standing out in a crowded social media landscape. Founder Lucy Quinones and her investors are funding the space, offering free introductory sessions, paid trainings, and a gathering spot that supporters say could especially help Hispanic entrepreneurs and others ready to grow.
4. Lee County approves $1.5M deal to pave 94 roads in Lehigh Acres (winknews.com) — From their Fort Myers meeting, Lee County commissioners approved a $1.5 million contract to pave 94 currently unpaved road segments in Lehigh Acres starting in November. The transportation department ranks roads annually based on conditions and nearby home construction, and this program has already converted more than 52 lane miles since 2023 to improve access for residents.
5. Millions rely on lower-cost prescriptions from abroad. A new rule could change that (winknews.com) — A Fort Myers couple who rely on cheaper Canadian prescriptions may soon face steep cost increases because of a new U.S. Customs rule taking effect Oct. 22. The change could slow or block many mailed medications from abroad, worrying local patients and prompting bipartisan concern in Congress. Advocates urge anyone using Canadian pharmacies to secure refills before the deadline.
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