To the editor:
I was overjoyed to read that nearly all of those running for Cape Coral City Council said they would rescind the stipend that the current council enacted to give themselves a raise. (July 12, 2024, Question of the Week.) How noble of these individuals! However, most of the ...
Dear Residents of Cape Coral,
It is with great enthusiasm and a deep sense of responsibility that I share my Fiscal Year 2025 proposed budget, and the details of Cape Coral’s financial roadmap for the coming year. Our city is poised for continued growth and prosperity, and this budget ...
If Americans are not grieving this week, we should be.
An assassination attempt that failed by a fraction of an inch. A mass shooting in the making that does not meet the FBI definition only because three of the four victims survived and a Secret Service sniper took the shooter out in ...
To the editor:
I sent the following letter to members of the Cape Coral City Council in advance of Wednesday's action on the Lake Kennedy Racquet Center, which is on the consent agenda:
Council members,
I am writing this letter with my concerns about the expenses associated with Lake Kennedy ...
Last week, I received a personally upsetting email accusing Cape Coral City Council and the city of dishonoring veterans by taking down over 200 yellow ribbons, flags and veterans’ names that were attached to trees at Jaycee Park. The person who wrote the email called me and the rest of ...
Two years ago, the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade marked a seismic shift in American reproductive rights. The repercussions have been swift and severe, with sweeping changes that jeopardize the health and autonomy of countless individuals. As we navigate the post-Roe ...
I’m sure you are familiar with the wisdom of the old saying “the right tool for the job.” Over the years, I have found that this is especially true in the garden, as I have purchased, and subsequently discarded, a number of hand tools! Based on more than 60 years of active gardening, ...
Jingle (Buster) is a 3 to 5-year-old male. He absolutely adores people and thrives on making new friends wherever he goes. Whether it's a wag of his tail or a gentle nuzzle, he is always eager to spread some canine cheer. Now, here's the thing -- he may be a large breed dog, but don't let ...
To the editor:
I am Joe Kilraine’s wife. We have been married for 52 years. I know him to be one of the kindest, gentlest, warmest men you would ever hope to meet. But, when a problem, a concern enters into his life, he becomes a warrior. He will not be intimidated by anyone. Joe will listen ...
To the editor:
President Trump is not yet considered a convicted felon and will not be until the judge enters a judgment of guilt. In New York, this judgment was expected to be entered on July 11, which was the same day as Trump’s sentencing. The sentencing was postponed until at least ...