A Cape Coral man was sentenced to life in prison this week after being found guilty of crimes against a child. Carlos DeJesus, 56, was convicted in September of lewd and lascivious molestation, following a Lee County trial. He was also designated as a sexual predator. Assistant State ...
The city of Cape Coral has pulled back its decision to get a state opinion before awarding a contract for solid waste services. The Cape Coral City Council decided Wednesday to move forward with its contract award process with FCC Environmental Services Florida LLC, after a reconsideration ...
The Cape Coral City Council got an update on the North 3 Utility Expansion Project and Alternative 5 Wednesday. Although council paused the project at last week’s workshop pending a redesign of the controversial Alternative 5 roadway work, numerous residents turned out again to speak ...
In a national research organization has ranked the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro number 11 among the country's top 100 markets where property taxes are growing faster than home values. "In Florida, property taxes have outpaced home values more than anywhere else in the country," a release ...
Early voting in Lee County began this morning, Monday, Oct. 19, and runs through Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Lee County voters may cast a ballot at any of the 12 early voting locations available throughout the county. Lee County early voting sites include: • Bonita ...
A mid-term rally featuring President Donald Trump is set for Fort Myers next Friday at Florida Gulf Coast University's Alico Arena. The rally in Fort Myers is being viewed as an intended campaign boost for Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Naples), who is running to be the next governor of Florida. ...
An electric crowd of 3,217 packed Paradise Coast Sports Complex Saturday night, fueled by the drums and chants of the club’s supporters group, La Barra 239. In the fourth minute of stoppage time, substitute #10 Andrés Ferrín delivered, burying a right-footed shot from outside the box. ...
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 ...