The Fourth of July parade and fireworks show will return to Fort Myers Beach this year to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, after a fundraising effort by the local business group What’s Up FMB. The Fourth of July parade will start on Estero Boulevard from ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
FORT MYERS - The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels were defeated by the Bradenton Marauders by a final score of 4-3 Tuesday night at Lee Health Sports Complex. The Mussels fall to 0-8 in series openers at home. They are 23-7 in non-series openers at Hammond Stadium. The Mussels’ tied a modern ...
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 ...