Cape Coral officials are among those opposed to the Homestead Exemption change to come before state voters in November. The Florida State Legislature this week passed a bill that largely mirrors Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to cut property taxes by raising the tax exception for owner-occupied ...
Estimated tax roll values in Lee County are flat or a little bit negative for 2026. Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell said in looking at the 2026 estimated tax roll values released last Friday, a market slowdown in 2025 can be plainly seen and that slowdown will have an impact. “Most of ...
A decade ago, John Niehle’s granddaughter became a member of the Cape Coral Rowing Club. The club, started in 2007, has been a popular place for local rowers of all ages to connect and build strength on the water. “It is a great activity for a young person,” Niehle said. “Anytime ...
Citing the city's financial expectations, concerns about parking and programing, and the inability to come to mutually beneficial terms, The Kearns Group withdrew its proposal to operate concessions at Jaycee Park this morning. "After careful review and financial analysis, The Kearns Group ...
The city of Cape Coral is looking at a $1.5 billion dollar budget next year and potentially less money from property taxes next year. Cape Coral City Council was told Thursday the estimated tax roll released by the Lee County Property Appraisers Office on June 1 projects a total taxable ...
A young coyote pup receiving treatment at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife after a suspected vehicle strike in Cape Coral has undergone successful surgery to repair a broken front leg. The pup was admitted to CROW on May 8 at approximately 7 weeks old with a broken leg and head ...
Sprock’s big day not enough in series finale loss to Flying Tigers LAKELAND - The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels dropped the series finale to the Lakeland Flying Tigers Sunday by a final score of 5-3 from Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Despite Ryan Sprock’s big day, which included two ...
With the official start to the Atlantic hurricane season beginning June 1, top forecasters have already released their predictions for the upcoming season. One of the nation’s top forecasters when it comes to the Atlantic hurricane season released its first predictions for the 2026 season, ...