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CCFD traces fire cause back to illegal camp fire

What was discovered to be an illegal camp fire in north Cape Coral on Sunday shut down parts of Del Prado Boulevard and sent massive plumes of smoke into the air.  According to Cape Coral Fire Department officials, the blaze spanned 36 acres before being contained.  CCFD officials on social ...

Eagle cam fans on watch for missing female

Update: A deceased female eagle has been found and is believed to be F23, according to the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam. The following was shared to the cam's Facebook page late Tuesday: "With heavy hearts, we are sharing an update regarding F23." "After receiving several credible reports of ...

Eaglet E26 ‘branches,’ one step closer to fledge

Southwest Florida Eagle Cam star E26 reached a major milestone Thursday — the 10-week-old eagle “branched,” a prelude to flying. The bird made its first trip out of the nest, albeit a very short one. Ginnie Pritchett-McSpadden, co-founder of the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam, said ...