The city of Cape Coral is looking to ratchet up its efforts to stop unlicensed contracting. An ordinance to that end was introduced at Wednesday’s Cape Coral City Council meeting. Ordinance 49-26 addresses enforcing codes and ordinances against unlicensed contractors and includes a ...
The School District of Lee County’s weapons detection system has produced results, officials said Monday. A three-year comparison of OPENGATE numbers, presented during a school board meeting, shows an overall decrease in offenses. “Our No. 1 priority is safety and security of our ...
School is about to be back in session, which means a greater number of children near roadways in the morning and afternoon hours. To help avoid tragedies and to keep kids safe, various local entities are speaking out when it comes to how to best traverse the roadways, looking out for ...
The Florida Department of Transportation this morning announced an unexpected double‑lane closure has been implemented on the northbound outside lanes and shoulder of the Edison Bridge in Fort Myers. The inside travel lane remains fully open to motorists. Crews are currently on site ...
A staff-tendered option to raise fees charged to youth leagues and others using city park amenities by as much as 80% was shot down by Cape Coral City Council Tuesday. The elected board quickly rejected the option at its budget workshop after community members — including children — spoke ...
A circuit court judge has found the language for Florida’s touted “tax reform” amendment misleading and has given State Attorney General James Uthmeier 10 days to revise the ballot title or summary. “Simply put, the proposed ballot title does not state the basic legal purpose of the ...
Fort Myers Roller Derby is gearing up for another home bout. Join the club this Saturday, Aug. 8, as Fort Myers Roller Derby takes on Bradentucky Bombers in a back-to-school-themed showdown at the Fort Myers Skatium. This special bout also supports Southwest Florida schools, so the team ...
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 ...