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City manager: Infrastructure projects large part of budget increase

The city of Cape Coral will have spent a billion in infrastructure improvements over the course of two years, the city manager told City Council Wednesday morning.               City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn said the fiscal year 2025 budget was the city’s first ever ...

7,828 burrowing owls counted in census

Cape Coral’s wildlife advocacy organization has some encouraging news when it comes to the population of the city’s official bird.  According to data collected by the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife, a record number of burrowing owls were counted during the 2026 Cape Coral Burrowing Owl ...

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HCA to build new hospital in Cape Coral

For years, Cape Coral city officials and residents have been clamoring for a new hospital in the city. With the population now well over 200,000, it has become a necessity. Friday, at a new conference at Cape Coral City Hall, it was announced that the city’s prayers are finally going to be ...

Students back in class across Lee County

The 2026-'27 school year for the School District of Lee County kicked off with a bump in student enrollment, 99.9% of its teaching positions filled, and a certified teacher in every classroom. The doors opened to campuses across the school district Tuesday morning as students filled classes ...

Local Sports

Verot rolls, Oasis stumbles in preseason football games

PRESEASON FOOTBALL Canterbury 45, Oasis 17: After holding an early 10-7 lead, the Sharks faced rough going the rest of the contest. Cameron Hill scored touchdowns on a pair of 3-yard runs. Lauro Hendricks added a field goal for Oasis.The score was 24-17 with Canterbury leading early 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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  • 2510 Del Prado Blvd.
  • Cape Coral, FL 33904
  • Phone: 239-574-1110