‘Maija the Manatee’ sculpture unveiled at Sirenia Vista Park
Cape Coral’s newest manatee sculpture, Maija the Manatee, was unveiled Monday at Sirenia Vista Park. The project was the culmination of a decades-long effort that started in 2003 by four Cape Coral neighbors who wanted to protect local manatees as well as the vacant site off Ceitus Parkway. Maija...
Cape Coral Yacht Club rebuild starts major construction. What to know
Cape Coral’s Yacht Club rebuild is moving into its most construction-heavy stage yet. The city approved a $22.7 million contract for seawall work, boat ramp construction and other marine improvements during a city council meeting Nov. 5. The council accepted a contract amendment with Wright Construction Inc. ,...
State Attorney announced three Lee County first-degree murder indictments
One man is charged with killing his mother. Another is charged with the death of his ex-girlfriend. The last is a June 2023 case -- a suspect is charged with killing a man and an elderly woman.
Cape Coral’s only brewery has closed, but its beer will keep flowing
Cheers to Scotty’s beers. And to LaBelle Brewing Company. Although Scotty's Bierwerks — a popular Cape Coral brewery — suddenly shut its doors in late November, its award-winning beer will continue to be available throughout Southwest Florida. “When (Scotty’s) recently lost our lease on our Industrial Circle taproom,...
Bistro component completion at Jaycee Park could top $1.4 million
With the current funds being expended for the bistro at Jaycee Park, Cape Coral City Council will discuss the remaining work that needs to be completed for the amenity Wednesday. The discussion is being held because of the loss of investment funds after the termination of the concessionaire agreement following...
Vote! Lee County High School Student of the Week poll is open
Time to vote! The Lee County High School Student of the Week poll is back and you can vote now. You can vote here or scroll down to the bottom of the page and use the interactive voting tool that lists the outstanding nominees for this week. The voting period starts to day and closes on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m....
‘Didn’t have to be that difficult’: Knife-wielding suspect arrested after chasing woman
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. (CBS12) — A Lehigh Acres man was arrested Monday night after surveillance video captured him grabbing a large kitchen knife and chasing a woman down the street. The Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) said that the incident happened on 20th Street S.W., off Yvonne Ave. S.
Woman accused of driving recklessly through Cape Coral with multiple kids in vehicle
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A Lee County woman was arrested after Cape Coral police said she was driving recklessly through traffic with multiple children not properly restrained in the vehicle. On Sunday morning, the Cape Coral Police Department received reports of a driver nearly causing multiple crashes, cutting between...
North Fort Myers man accused of stealing groceries from woman, telling dog to bite...
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Lee County man was arrested early Monday morning after he was accused of robbing a woman of her groceries and commanding his dog to bite the victim in North Fort Myers on Sunday. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office's arrest report, Martin...
Lehigh Acres man accused of street racing at 120 mph, resisting arrest
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — A Lehigh Acres man was arrested after being accused of driving at 120 mph and resisting arrest on Sunday. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, at around 9:08 p.m., a deputy was on patrol when they noticed two cars traveling at high speeds on Lee Boulevard. The deputy estimated the...
