Perhaps the biggest way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday takes place in Cape Coral, where an annual event provides national entertainment and boasts the largest fireworks display in all of Southwest Florida. The city of Cape Coral’s Red, White & BOOM! is the largest single-day ...
A lasting symbol of freedom, democracy and unity will stand tall in Cape Coral, thanks to community support of the Raise the Flag fundraising campaign. The public is invited to attend a ceremony that will officially Raise the Flag, atop a state-record 250-foot flagpole, on America’s ...
Cape Coral Museum of History is celebrating our country’s 250th anniversary with a new exhibit. Salute to America – 250th Anniversary exhibit is centered around the key moments that shaped America over the last 250 years. The exhibit’s display begins in 1776 with the signing of the ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices ...
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 ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation. The 6-3 decision overturns lower court orders ...
A new era of FGCU men’s golf has arrived. Florida Gulf Coast University Athletics announced this week that Lee McCoy, who developed four All-Americans in three years at Columbus State, has been named the fifth head coach for the FGCU men’s golf program. In three seasons as head coach of ...
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 ...