Cape Coral FL

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation is converting the Interstate 75 and Daniels Parkway interchange in Lee County into a diverging diamond interchange. FDOT said it will work on making improvements to the I-75 at Daniels Parkway interchange, which include the reconstruction of the interchange...

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. (CBS12) — A teenager in Florida has been arrested for allegedly setting a house on fire using a propane tank while people were sleeping inside. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, deputies and the Lehigh Acres Fire Department responded to reports of a home fire around 6:00 a.m. on...

A man with ties to Cape Coral says he's following in his grandfather's military footsteps. Lt. Cmdr. Codey Elmer is serving as a pilot assigned to Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Three (VQ-3) in Oklahoma City. His mother, Susan Dusenbery, lives in Cape Coral, said Navy Outreach in a news release. Elmer received his...

This past year brought mixed milestones for manatees: near-record deaths for young sea cows but also a bit more seagrass for grazing, some new scientific insights and other hints of hope for 2026. While they kept dying in droves, sea cows on the Space Coast — among their most important feeding spots — found more...

Bagpipes, fiddles, harps, and tin whistles are just a few of the magical instruments you’ll get a chance to hear by attending the 2026 Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival. Indeed, from Saturday, January 24, through Sunday, January 25, the downtown area comes alive with the sound of Celtic. “This is the...

Cape Coral’s Tex-Mex restaurants offer a delightful mix of tradition and innovation, with options for every palate. Here are five top picks:. A vibrant fast-casual restaurant, Moe’s is known for its customizable Tex-Mex dishes, including burritos, tacos, and quesadillas, all made with over 20 fresh ingredients. Every...

The Heights Foundation’s 18th annual Love Your Neighbor gala is set for Feb.1 at The Heights Center. Florida Trust Wealth Management is proud to once again sponsor this year’s event which supports the organization’s mission to build strong, self-sufficient families in Harlem Heights. The fundraiser will feature...

Charlotte County is opening its doors to the inner workings of its water management facilities with a series of guided public tours. Offering a behind-the-scenes look, the Charlotte County Utilities Department hopes to educate locals on how they process drinking water and treat wastewater, while showcasing their role...

Lee County officially became a charter county on Jan. 1, 1997, after voters approved a local Home Rule Charter in a referendum held Nov. 5, 1996. It was the 16th Florida county to do so. Charlotte County adopted its charter status in 1986. Becoming a charter county grants the region “Home Rule” authority, allowing it...

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A boat crashed into a piling in Charlotte County, leaving two injured, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirmed. The FWC said it, along with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office and Charlotte County Fire & EMS responded to the scene of a single-vehicle incident near...