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Update: Traffic signal at intersection of State Road 739 (North Tamiami Trail) and Pondella Road operational again

Update: The traffic signal at State Road 739 (North Tamiami Trail) and Pondella Road in Fort Myers is now fully operational. Earlier this morning, Lee County officials reported that the signal was not functioning properly and that repairs were underway. Below is the initial report: --- LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Motorists are advised that the signal at the intersection of State Road 739 (North Tamiami Trail) and Pondella Road is currently experiencing outages. At 11:18 a.m. today, the county reported that Traffic Control Officers were on site assisting motorists through the intersection while crews work to make repairs. Travelers may prefer to take an alternate route or allow for ...

Salute to America — 250th Anniversary at the Cape Coral Museum of History

An exhibit to be showcased at a local Cape Coral museum celebrating 250 years of American history will open Thursday.  The Cape Coral Museum of History invites the community to experience its newest special exhibit, "Salute to America – Celebrating 250 Years of American History," opening ...

Holiday on the water? Safe boating info shared

While the roads and airways will certainly be busy this Fourth of July, there also will be quite a bit of traffic in local waters.  Sea Tow, which has been providing on-water assistance for 40-plus years predicts more boaters than usual for America’s 250th birthday, which increases the ...

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DeSantis signs state budget

Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027, a $117.6 billion spending plan "that reflects nearly eight years of conservative leadership anchored by fiscal discipline, responsible governance, and strategic investment. "Following nearly $810 million in line-item ...

Local Sports

Young homers, Threshers snap Mussels’ winning streak

CLEARWATER, Fla. - The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels fell by a 6-1 score against the Clearwater Threshers Wednesday night at BayCare Ballpark, snapping a five-game winning streak. Mussels’ (44-31, 7-3) shortstop Quentin Young reached base three times with a homer and two walks in the defeat. ...

Hurricane Guide 2026

Power after the storm: What to expect and how to stay safe

When a hurricane comes to Southwest Florida, power outages are often one of the most visible reminders of the storm’s impact. While the electric grid is more resilient than ever, designed with stronger poles, smart technology, and layered redundancy, severe weather can still cause widespread ...

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