With 1,000 children on the waiting list for its academically successful charter school system, the city of Cape Coral is looking at alternative funding sources to keep the municipal system on sound financial ground while mitigating taxpayer subsidies. Mayor John Gunter said at Wednesday’s ...
The transition of Sun Splash Family Waterpark from city operation to a public-private partnership has resulted in more revenue and greater attendance. “Since 2017, one of the things that I continued to push for was to privatize Sun Splash because I knew someone that does that for a living ...
A North Fort Myers teen arrested in connection with the shooting death of Kayla Rincon-Miller is now facing additional charges and has been charged as an adult. The State Attorney’s Office on Monday “direct filed” its case against Thomas Roy Stein, 16, placing him the adult criminal ...
FEMA’s announcement that it will pause a decision that would result in the loss a 25% discount for most flood insurance policy holders in Lee County was welcomed by local officials Tuesday. “Late Monday afternoon, FEMA advised Cape Coral city leaders that they are allowing us 30 days to ...
Cape Coral voters may get to decide whether the city’s elected board should decide how much its members should be paid for serving on City Council. At its Wednesday workshop, Cape Coral City Council will discuss a proposed charter change for Council compensation. The referendum, as proposed, ...
Dr. Kenneth Savage, the chief strategy officer for the School District of Lee County, was sworn into office Tuesday as the new interim superintendent after the school board voted on a separation agreement with Dr. Christopher Bernier on Monday. After the oath of office with Honorable John S. ...
Members of the community who have lost a loved one to crime or violence can pay tribute to and memorialize their lives this Thursday in Cape Coral. On April 11, the Cape Coral Police Department’s Victim Advocate Assistance Unit will host its annual Candlelight Ceremony at 7 p.m. at ...
The School Board of Lee County on Monday approved a separation agreement for Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier, which went into effect Tuesday, and keeps him on the payroll for 20 weeks. “This came about very quickly, obviously, and it was unexpected,” Board Chair Sam Fisher said. ...
A North Fort Myers teen charged in connection with the shooting death of Kayla Rincon-Miller will be adjudicated as an adult. The State Attorney's Office on Monday “direct filed” its case against Thomas Roy Stein, 16, from the juvenile court, placing him the adult criminal justice ...
Longtime Sanibel residents Mary “Mariel” Laughlin Robinson Goss and Porter Goss. PROVIDED Mary “Mariel” Laughlin Robinson Goss, who left a legacy on Sanibel where her husband, Porter, was instrumental in the city's incorporation, passed away on March 25, surrounded by family. She was ...
