While Southwest Floridians have become accustomed to warm temps, it’s been especially sweltering throughout the region in recent days. According to the National Weather Service, heat index levels in Southwest Florida have consistently been over 100 degrees. “Temperatures will remain ...
Cape Coral firefighters thought they were performing an ordinary rescue unique to the Cape: Pulling a pooch from a neighborhood canal. Turns out the recovery wasn’t exactly routine — the “dog” turned out to be a coyote pup. In the early hours of Monday morning, Cape Coral Fire ...
The Florida Department of Government Efficiency has been given direct access to the City of Cape Coral’s systems to obtain the information sought for their most recent inquiry. The city received a letter on May 26 from the Department of Government Efficiency stating that “the Florida DOGE ...
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 defeated the St. Lucie Mets by a final score of 6-5 Sunday afternoon at Lee Health Sports Complex. The Mussels are now a season-high 13 games above .500 and they own the league’s best overall record. The Mussels (43-30, 6-2) have four players with ...
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 ...