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Update: Traffic signal at intersection of State Road 739 (North Tamiami Trail) and Pondella Road operational again

Update: The traffic signal at State Road 739 (North Tamiami Trail) and Pondella Road in Fort Myers is now fully operational. Earlier this morning, Lee County officials reported that the signal was not functioning properly and that repairs were underway. Below is the initial report: --- LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Motorists are advised that the signal at the intersection of State Road 739 (North Tamiami Trail) and Pondella Road is currently experiencing outages. At 11:18 a.m. today, the county reported that Traffic Control Officers were on site assisting motorists through the intersection while crews work to make repairs. Travelers may prefer to take an alternate route or allow for ...

Fort Myers man charged with driving over 100 mph on street in South Cape

A Fort Myers man was arrested in Cape Coral last Friday after police say he fled from a traffic stop reaching speeds of 100-plus miles per hour.  Chase Ciano, 22, has been charged with speeding at 100 mph or more, as well as fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement ...

FHP: Wrong-way driver causes fatal crash on I-75 in Broward County

A Cape Coral man was involved in a traffic accident Friday night in Broward County that resulted in the death of a woman from Parkland, Fla., who was driving the wrong direction on I-75. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, at 10:02 p.m. Friday, the 45-year-old woman was driving a 2020 ...

Mental Health Assistance Plan approved for Oasis schools

The Oasis Charter School Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan for the upcoming school year was approved Tuesday, which will help fund school counselors and social workers. Jacqueline Collins, superintendent of the city of Cape Coral’s municipal school system, said the Florida Department ...

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DeSantis signs state budget

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 ...

Local Sports

Young homers, Threshers snap Mussels’ winning streak

CLEARWATER, Fla. - The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels fell by a 6-1 score against the Clearwater Threshers Wednesday night at BayCare Ballpark, snapping a five-game winning streak. Mussels’ (44-31, 7-3) shortstop Quentin Young reached base three times with a homer and two walks in the ...

Hurricane Guide 2026

Power after the storm: What to expect and how to stay safe

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 ...

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