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School District ready for changes in how the state grades schools

It’s going to be a little more difficult next year for individual schools to earn an “A” or “B” grade from the state. With the statewide percentage above 75% for schools that received an A or B, the state’s “grade escalator” clause will be applied making it harder to earn ...

Lee FlexEd options return for homeschooled students

School District of Lee County will again offer Lee FlexEd for home education students. “We are excited to enter our second year of the Lee FlexEd program following a successful launch with our initial cohort during the 2025-2026 school year,” said Cara Coble, instructional coach and ...

Community development districts get nod

Cape Coral City Council approved two community development districts Wednesday —— one for the Seven Islands, the other for Star Farms at Cape Coral. Jonathan Johnson, who spoke on behalf of Gulf Gateway, the developer for the Seven Island project, said a CDD does not change the ...

Breaking News

DNA confirms remains found along Cape canal are missing woman

Remains found along a Cape Coral canal in 2024 have been confirmed as those of a Cape Coral woman who was reported missing in the 1985. DNA testing has now confirmed the remains are those of Rose Marie Gayhart, who was 23 when her parents reported her missing. The Cape Coral Police Department ...

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DOW identifies an Army casualty

The Department of War announced the believed to be death of an active-duty soldier who was supporting overseas operations in Jordan. Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, New York, is believed to have been killed in action on July 17, 2026, during an enemy attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air ...

Local Sports

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Moring, Jones dominate in doubleheader split against Mets

PORT ST. LUCIE - Reed Moring and Merit Jones combined to throw 10 innings of one-run ball as the Mighty Mussels split their doubleheader against the St. Lucie Mets Thursday at Clover Park.  The Mussels’ starting pitching duo had an 11-1 K/BB ratio across their 10 innings while the entire ...

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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