A Cape Coral man was sentenced to life in prison this week after being found guilty of crimes against a child. Carlos DeJesus, 56, was convicted in September of lewd and lascivious molestation, following a Lee County trial. He was also designated as a sexual predator. Assistant State ...
The Cape Coral City Council got an update on the North 3 Utility Expansion Project and Alternative 5 Wednesday. Although council paused the project at last week’s workshop pending a redesign of the controversial Alternative 5 roadway work, numerous residents turned out again to speak ...
DOGE Memo - 10-21-2026 DOGE October 16 Letter to Cape Coral (2) An analysis from the Florida Department of Government Efficiency shows Cape Coral is lean in terms of staffing as compared to other government entities but it can still save up to $6.5 million. City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn ...
In a national research organization has ranked the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro number 11 among the country's top 100 markets where property taxes are growing faster than home values. "In Florida, property taxes have outpaced home values more than anywhere else in the country," a release ...
Early voting in Lee County began this morning, Monday, Oct. 19, and runs through Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Lee County voters may cast a ballot at any of the 12 early voting locations available throughout the county. Lee County early voting sites include: • Bonita ...
A mid-term rally featuring President Donald Trump is set for Fort Myers next Friday at Florida Gulf Coast University's Alico Arena. The rally in Fort Myers is being viewed as an intended campaign boost for Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Naples), who is running to be the next governor of Florida. ...
Aron Martinez scored his eighth and ninth goals of 2026 on penalty kicks to push Florida Gulf Coast men’s soccer to a 2-2 tie with Stetson in the regular season home finale on Saturday night. “We showed a lot of character, we showed a lot of heart,” head coach Oliver Twelvetrees said. ...
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 ...