Public Safety in Lee County, Florida

The Village of Estero declared a state of local emergency due to Hurricane Dorian. The Village Manager received special powers to protect residents and property...

Lee County Schools facility (9-12 high school at 2600 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers) inspection on December 8, 2025 documented 111 total safety and sanitation citations, including 2 serious fire safety violations. Critical deficiencies include missing fire detection and sprinkler systems in storage rooms and kitchen areas, exposed electrical wiring, blocked emergency exits with tires and storage items, non-functional fire alarm systems, rooms exceeding occupancy limits (13+ rooms over capacity), damaged fire doors, and structural damage including roof rot...

The Village of Estero held a Special Emergency Village Council meeting on August 29, 2023, to address Hurricane Idalia. The council unanimously approved Resolution 2023-20, which declares a state of local emergency in the Village due to Hurricane Idalia and its potential threat to residents and property...

The City of Cape Coral received a $500,000 federal grant for police forensic science improvements. The city must accept the award within 45 days and comply with all federal spending rules.

The City of Cape Coral was awarded $500,000 in federal grant money. The grant will strengthen the police department's forensic science lab...

The city approved a $500,000 federal grant for the police department. The grant will hire two forensic examiners for three years...