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Road rage incident leads to aggravated assault arrest

A Cape Coral man was arrested after police say a road rage incident led to aggravated assault with a firearm. Dismas Jeffrey Ballez, 18, has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following an incident on Wednesday. According to Cape Coral Police Department officials, ...

E26 fledges without mom

With all the drama that’s been happening at the nest of Southwest Florida’s most famous eagle family, it would be understandable if some people forgot that the eaglet in the tree at Pritchett Farm was about to take flight for the first time. That moment happened early Tuesday night when ...

‘March in the Park’ garden fest set for Saturday

Looking for that perfect addition to your garden? Maybe an exotic plant or handcrafted art to complete your outdoor decor? This Saturday, horticulturists can find an abundance of greenery to fawn over and take home as The Garden Club of Cape Coral presents “March in the Park,” its annual ...

‘Gathering of the Giants’ takes flight this weekend

An annual event that will fill the sky in Cape Coral takes place over two days this weekend via a model aircraft show.  The R/Sea Hawks “Gathering of the Giants” takes off at Seahawk Airfield this Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Attendees can enjoy a lineup that ...

Burnt Store expansion plan modified

Lee County has adjusted its safety improvement plan for Burnt Store Road. Lee County staff will move forward with adding rumble strips and a four-foot paved shoulder as safety measures for the remaining two-lane section of Burnt Store Road without including the passing lanes in the previously ...

ESE students facing school reassignments

ESE Service Delivery Transformation 03.10.2026 WKSP The School District of Lee County is changing its Exceptional Student Education delivery model — to the cluster school model — meaning students will be changing schools for their accommodations. “The ultimate goal is to enhance ...