Lee Clerk to waive collection fee on overdue traffic tickets

Drivers with a suspended license and overdue traffic tickets may be eligible to get back on the road through the Lee County Clerk’s annual Operation Green Light event on March 13-24 Those with cases in collections will be allowed to pay their court fees and fines without the 25% collection surcharge.

It will take place from 8:30 a m to 5 p m weekdays at both officers in Fort Myers and Cape Coral Special extended hours will be held on March 17 and 24 from 5 to 6 p m at the Fort Myers one

“Since 2020, this event has saved customers nearly $2.5 million in collection fees, and more than 2,500 people became eligible

Lighthouse to get their licenses back,” Clerk of the Court & Comptroller Kevin Karnes said. “Operation Green Light is the perfect opportunity for citizens to save money and get back behind the wheel ”

To take advantage of the offer, visit either of the offices or call 239-533-5000.

People can also save time by making an appointment at www leeclerk com/appointment

“Once drivers are in compliance with the courts, they can conveniently apply to have their licenses reinstated right at the Justice Center or Cape Coral branch,” Tax Collector Noelle Branning said “We are proud to part-

From page 1 replaced with a temporary wooden support. Electrical repairs were completed this month and the U S Coast Guard replaced the light, the city reported

“This is a special day because it's the next chapter for us,” Mayor Holly Smith said as she stood alongside the rest of the Sanibel City Council “I think about 154 d a y s a g o o n S e p t . 2 8 , 2 0 2 2 , w h e n Hurricane Ian came upon our shores and changed what our shores looked like But what it didn't change is what our community looks like ”

She spoke to the number of calls, texts

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dent conduct,” ranging from a one to the most serious, a five

At a districtwide level, some of the incidents have risen, such as tobacco possession from 441 incidents during the first semester of 2021-22, compared to 448 during the first semester of 2022-23;