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The first public hearing for the long-anticipated Seven Islands is set for Wednesday. Cape Coral City Council will discuss the proposed development agreement with Gulf Gateway Resort & Marina LLC which will establishe the terms and conditions for the development of the manmade ...

MATLACHA, Fla. – Beginning today, Jan. 5, through Tuesday, Jan. 6, crews will be on site paving both lanes of the Little Pine Island Bridge. Motorists should expect intermittent traffic shifts and potential congestion during paving operations. While no lane closures are anticipated, flaggers ...

Wednesday's New Year’s Eve celebration in the South Cape did have one obvious similarity to the party in New York's chilly Times Square. It was cold — by Florida standards at least. But the commonality didn't end there. While thousands of revelers braved the crisp conditions to say ...

First Cape baby born in 2026 at HealthPark

It took less than an hour for a Cape Coral family to have the first baby in the New Year after Cheyenne Smith gave birth to a healthy baby girl not long after the ball dropped. Rowan White was born in HealthPark in Fort Myers at 12:49 a.m. and weighed 7 pounds and 11 ounces. It is Smith’s ...

City of Cape Coral issues burn ban

In accordance with the City’s Code of Ordinance, Chapter 8-14: Burn ban implementation procedures, effective today, Jan. 2, the City of Cape Coral issued a temporary burn ban with the intent to limit fire hazards within the city to protect the health, safety and welfare of residents. This ...

Registrations underway for Tour De Cape

Those looking to start the new year off on a once-a-year ride that promotes health and wellness in a unique setting can sign up now.  The 35th annual Tour De Cape cycling event takes place Jan. 23-25 where riders from novice to expert can hit varying courses in the spirit of fun, exercise and ...