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 ...
The expansion of Cape Coral Parkway in the South Cape was expected to open to motorists Friday, weather permitting. The main traffic corridor that leads into Fort Myers across the Cape Coral Bridge has been expanded to six through lanes. “Opening the three through lanes in each direction ...
A crowd of roughly 4,000 supporters of President Donald Trump filled Florida Gulf Coast University's Alico Arena in Fort Myers and heard an offer Trump hopes they won't refuse - $5,000 for every taxpaying American if Republicans maintain control of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. ...
After months of campaigning by a multitude of candidates across the state both locally and beyond, the 2026 General Election is just about ready to be decided. On Nov. 3, the final ballots will be tallied and voters will see who has been chosen to represent them. The Early Voting period ...
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 issued ...
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 ...
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 ...