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 ...
After four years of planning and construction, the brand new Hector A. Cafferata, Jr. K-8 School in Cape Coral was officially introduced Wednesday. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held, with local leaders, school administrators and teachers, and even the Cafferata family in attendance. Dr. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Budget Workshop - 8.4.26 Cape Coral City Council will discuss options today to balance its desired tax rate against cuts to planned infrastructure and raising fees by 80% to use city parks and amenities. Council's stated tax rate goal is 5.1471 mills. Its not-to-exceed rate is 5.1988 mills. ...
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 ...
Flood panels were touted as the wave of the future in hurricane protection, replacing sandbags and providing more reliable protection, but safety and structural damage concerns have led the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reassess the value of the panels. In the Town of Fort Myers ...