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Rotary Park observation towers temporarily closed

The Observation Towers at Rotary Park Environmental Center and Glover Bight Trail, 5505 Rose Garden Road, are temporarily closed for repairs. "At this time, there is no estimated reopening date. We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding as we work to ensure these popular ...

North Fort Myers woman charged with DUI with children in the car

A call initiated by a young teen who said an adult was driving while intoxicated with children in the car resulted in an arrest Tuesday. Tamica Sherri Perrin, 36, of North Fort Myers, was charged with driving under the influence with a person under 18 years of age in the vehicle and DUI ...

CCFD fights early morning house fire

A house fire in northwest Cape Coral early Monday morning required a contingent of nine different fire apparatus to extinguish. "The fire originated on the back lanai but spread into the attic causing extensive damage,” Cape Coral Fire Department officials reported. “The four residents and ...

Terms for concessionaire agreement at Jaycee Park proposed

UPDATED 2026.02.24 Final Term Sheet Jaycee Park UPDATED Concessionaire Agreement COW Presentation 2-25-26 copy Update: The city and the Kearns Restaurant Group have come to proposed terms for a financial partnership for the boat slips at Jaycee Park. Those terms to be discussed at today's ...

State House votes to eliminate homestead non-school property taxes

The Republican-dominated Florida State House voted 80-30 to approve a bill which would seek to amend the state Constitution and exempt homesteaded properties in the state from paying non-school property taxes to municipalities, counties and other local government taxation authorities. The bill ...

Cape Council to review language for proposed charter changes

Cape Coral City Council will continue discussion Wednesday on how to word proposed charter amendment language for voter consideration. The Cape Coral Charter Review Commission provided amendment recommendations to council with many moving forward with proposed language by the city attorney. ...