Utility permitting in Cape Coral may get a tad more expensive but city officials say if you pay more, it’s going to be on you. Cape Coral City Council said Wednesday they would like to look further at a proposed administration fee for utilities permitting resubmissions. The presentation ...
One of the nation’s top forecasters when it comes to the Atlantic hurricane season released its first predictions of the 2026 season Thursday morning, with some encouraging news for Southwest Floridians. Colorado State University hurricane researchers have predicted a “somewhat ...
The majority of the Cape Coral City Council are in favor of working on an agreement for the Cape Coral Dragon Boat Club to be located at Crystal Lake. The only councilmember not in favor of having the club at the city park was Councilmember Keith Long. The remaining members of the ...
Jaycee Park will reopen on April 30 with a ribbon-cutting set for May 8. The ribbon-cutting is open to the public and no reservations are required to attend the ceremony at the wholly rebuilt riverfront park at 4215 S.E. 20th Place at the end of Beach Parkway. "Jaycee Park has undergone a ...
The temporary closure of the Wilson Pigott Bridge on State Road 31 leading into Fort Myers caused long traffic delays during both morning and afternoon drive times today. The closure of the bridge for deck replacement began Monday with the structure to remain fully closed to all vehicular ...
As a man in the U.S. illegally remains in custody after police say he bludgeoned a Lee County woman to death with a hammer, a Haitian American advocacy organization is condemning the violence while also urging that "an entire community" of people not be condemned for the actions of one ...
The Lee County 4-H Foundation is gearing up for one of its most popular community events of the year — the annual Family Fishing Tournament Fundraiser on May 2, at Mike Greenwell Regional Park. Anglers of all ages and skill levels are invited to compete in this family-friendly tournament, ...
Lee County Legal Aid Society will host its next free legal clinic for seniors on Wednesday, Feb. 25. Attorneys from the Legal Aid Society will host Law at Beacon of Hope, sponsored by the AARP Foundation, for area seniors in need of no-cost, limited legal advice in civil cases, including issues ...