Cape Coral FL

For the first time since 2010, the poverty rate in America shot up dramatically in 2022, according to data from the Census Bureau. That means more Americans can't afford basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, and utilities than has been the case in more than a decade. But the situation...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — In a battle over salary incentives at Lee County schools, a ruling came back in favor of the School Board of Lee County on Monday. The conclusions reached by the hearing officer in the ruling determined that the board did not have to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Teachers...

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to cape coral..

Three days after a racing-style boat crashed in the Caloosahatchee River, killing three and leaving a badly injured survivor, authorities said the man remains in critical but stable condition. Officer Bradley Johnson, spokesperson, confirmed on Dec. 1 the vessel is a 2022 39-foot MTI registered to one of the slain...

Famously odd actor/director Crispin Hellion Glover is making another appearance at Fort Myers’ Florida SouthWestern State College . Glover — best known for portraying George McFly in the movie "Back to the Future" — will screen one of his films, perform a one-hour book reading and take part in a Q&A and book signing....

The Cape Coral Police Department will conduct an impaired driving operation from December 20 to December 21, 2025. The operation will take place throughout the city. Funding comes from a sub-grant from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The goal is to increase enforcement against impaired driving.

Calusa Waterkeepers find dangerous human fecal contamination in Fort Myers waterway where families recreate, demand immediate city action.

3D PLANS: Lynn Hall Memorial Park on Fort Myers Beach will soon look different, with new bathrooms and amenities! It’s part of Lee County’s plan to revitalize this park and Crescent Beach.

Scotty's Bierwerks closed on Nov. 28, 2025. A lease hike killed plans to transfer ownership to a new buyer. Cape Coral's last brewery served its final customers after nine years. Mary Bellman, the marketing manager, said the lease jumped almost 50% above what they'd been paying. "With the new buyer...

A friend of the only survivor in the deadly speedboat crash on the Caloosahatchee plans to organize a safety program to honor the victims.