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Schools in Lee County

The Southwest Florida stories that are too local, too early or too ongoing for the evening news.

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Nov 1Estero
Estero QB Maddox Stewart breaks Lee County passing touchdown records
Estero senior quarterback Maddox Stewart set Lee County records for passing touchdowns in a season and a career during the Wildcats' Oct. 26 win over East Lee County. He passed the career mark of 87 held by Bishop Verot's Carter Smith and the season mark of 31 held by Cypress Lake's Joey Dube-Garrett. He threw five more touchdown passes in Friday's 65-14 regular-season finale against Bonita Springs.
Source: WINK News and 2 more
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Oct 28Fort Myers
Riverdale High girls basketball coach placed on leave during district investigation
Riverdale High School girls basketball coach Ryan Magiera has been placed on leave while the Lee County school district investigates, the News-Press reported Oct. 28. No reason for the investigation has been released. Delair Osnac will serve as interim head coach until it concludes.
Source: News-Press and 2 more