Conservation 20/20 Is Running Out of Time—and Money
Lee County’s beloved Conservation 20/20 program—the one voters approved in 1996 and reaffirmed in 2016 with an impressive 84% majority—is facing a crisis. The fund that buys and protects natural lands is running low. Right now, there’s only $19 million left, while $47.4 million worth of sensitive lands are waiting to...
City tax rate held to current rate
Cape Coral City Council set the property tax rate at 5.2188 mills, the same as it is currently. The 5.2188 millage rate will generate $264,702,131 for the general fund. The proposed millage rate for the parks general obligation bonds is 0.1608 mills. City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn said at the first...
Troopers: Man crashed twice on I-75; charged with DUI
PUNTA GORDA — A Punta Gorda man was jailed this week on multiple charges after he crashed his car twice on Interstate 75, according to troopers.
Cape man accused of $40,000 storage unit theft
A Cape Coral man is facing charges after police say he stole $40,000 in sneakers from a storage unit. Toriano Angibeau, 32, has been charged with burglary of an unoccupied structure, and grand theft $20,000-$100,000. Angibeau was arrested at the storage facility on Aug. 6 on probation violation, and then...
Lee County to vote on forming a Boca Grande parking committee next week
Lee County will vote Tuesday on forming a Boca Grande parking committee. Critics argue the proposed members don’t represent all residents and visitors impacted.
Charlotte County Invites Families to Free Outdoor Fun at Family Field Day in Punta...
Charlotte County Community Services is rolling out a Saturday where families can ditch the sedentary for something that gets the heart pumping. They're calling it the Family Field Day and it's scheduled for the morning of October 11 at Harbor Heights Park. Located at 27420 Voyageur Drive in Punta Gorda, the park will...
Firefighter hospitalized after home fire on Miller Road in Bonita Springs
Firefighters advise there could be lingering smoke in the area off I-75, Friday morning after a home was destroyed in the fire.
Lee County conservation program faces funding gap as budget vote approaches
Lee County's Conservation 20/20 program faces funding shortfall with only $19 million of required $40-100 million as budget vote approaches Sept. 16.
Construction begins on 6-mile Abal Canal Greenway in Lehigh Acres
Construction is underway on the Abal Canal Greenway in Lehigh Acres! This 6-mile paved path will connect parks, schools, and trails. #LehighAcres #Greenway
Military Heritage Museum honors 9/11 Heroes’ Day
On Thursday, Sept. 11, fifth-grade students from Kingsway Elementary will be at the Military Heritage Museum for a field trip featuring a special rotation station about 9/11 Heroes’ Day. Thanks to the generosity of the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation, this standards-aligned and fun-filled day is an experience all of...
