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City charter amendments pass

With 23 of 26 precincts reporting as of press time, Cape Coral voters overwhelmingly voted "yes" on all three Cape Coral City Charter amendments Tuesday. The amendments on the Aug. 18 Primary Election ballot clarify when Cape Coral Council choses its mayor pro tem; adds new residency ...

Cape looks to hire licensing investigator to crack down on unpermitted projects

The hiring of a licensing investigator and the addition of a $5 surcharge fee to all building permits to fund a crack down on unpermitted work is on the Cape Coral City Council’s Wednesday agenda. Development Services Director Brett Limbaugh is requesting the council’s approval of one ...

City tenders two options for alternative rowing club location

The future of the Cape Coral Rowing Club will be discussed again Wednesday, this time with two possible locations. Earlier this year, Cape Coral City Council failed, by a tied vote, to pass a license agreement for the club at Tropicana Park where the city had spent $500,000 to construct a ...

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Council races head to runoffs in November

Cape Coral voters winnowed the field in Tuesday’s primary but are looking at three Cape Coral City Council run-offs in November along with the head-to-head race for District 4. Mayor’s race Mayor John Gunter failed to clear the primary Tuesday, setting the stage for a runoff between two ...

Cochran unseats DeSantis appointee

Amanda Cochran ousted Lee County District 5 Commissioner Trish Petrosky in a universal primary between the two Alva Republicans on Tuesday in a race seen as a referendum on development in Lee County. Cochran received 55% of the vote, compared to 45% for Petrosky. Petrosky was an appointee of ...

Local Sports

Prep Sports Report 8-18-26

Monday Volleyball Oasis 8, Cypress Lake 0: The Sharks began the new season in style, sweeping Cypress Lake 25-19, 25-17, 25-15 at home. Immokalee 3, Island Coast 2: A marathon match wound up with the Gators on the losing end. North Fort Myers 3, SW Florida Christian 0: North opened ...

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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www.capecoralbreeze.com

  • 2510 Del Prado Blvd.
  • Cape Coral, FL 33904
  • Phone: 239-574-1110