Cape Coral police arrest registered offender for failing to comply with registration requirements
CAPE CORAL, Florida - The Cape Coral Police Department, with assistance from the Lee County Sheriff's Office, has arrested 58-year-old Tracey Ramirez, of Cape Coral, Florida, for failing to comply with state-mandated registration requirements. Ramirez, a registered sexual offender, was taken into custody on September...
Jewelers accused of selling counterfeit luxury watches extradited to Miami-Dade County
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A man and a woman accused of selling counterfeit high-end watches in a scheme that defrauded a victim of more than $70,000 have been extradited to Miami-Dade County, authorities confirmed. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Jonathan Paolo Parra, 37, and Paula Zapata-Sanchez, 33,...
Cape Coral Police: Thieves steal $40K worth of Nike sneakers from storage unit
Cape Coral police arrest a man after they say thieves steal $40,000 worth of Nike Jordan sneakers from storage unit.
Higher fees could be coming to Cape Coral builders
Cape Coral council faces October 1 deadline to approve builder fee increase from $3,400 to $5,000 by 2029 for future infrastructure projects.
FGCU and Lee County schools launch innovative teacher training program
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The School District of Lee County and Florida Gulf Coast University have launched a groundbreaking program that brings future educators directly into elementary school classrooms, creating what officials call a "Grow Your Own" pipeline to address teacher shortages. The innovative partnership places...
Cape Coral Honors 9/11 Heroes with Flags and Remembrance Ceremony
Cape Coral will commemorate the victims of Sept. 11 with a solemn remembrance ceremony outside City Hall. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and is free and open to the public, encouraging community members to gather in unity to honor those who were lost. The ceremony will include an honor...
Cape Coral police investigate $40,000 sneaker heist
CAPE CORAL, Florida - Cape Coral Police are investigating a burglary involving the theft of high-value items, including Nike Jordan sneakers worth $40,000, from a storage unit. The incident occurred on August 4, 2025, and was reported on August 7, 2025, according to a press release from the department. Surveillance...
Lee School board member moves to eliminate vaccine requirements for students
If a Lee County School Board member’s peers agree, local schools may not only support Florida’s plan to end vaccine mandates for students, but implement such an initiative on its own. Lee County School Board Member Armor Persons said Tuesday he will bring forward a resolution to remove...
Cape Coral to Stop Commercial Trucks from Parking on Public Streets, $100 Fines Coming
Cape Coral, Florida, will start enforcing a new ordinance on Oct. 1, which prohibits commercial trucks and trailers from parking on public property. The city hopes the law will help limit commercial vehicle storage for the long term and reduce street congestion for our residents, as well as improve the safety of our...
Fast and furious: Florida’s biggest indoor go-kart track open for racing in Fort Myers
Florida’s biggest indoor go-kart track just opened. And it’s right here in Southwest Florida. The new FastTrax Entertainment officially welcomed racers on Friday, Sept. 5 in south Fort Myers, next door to HeadPinz Fort Myers. The two-story entertainment complex boasts a videogame arcade, eight lanes of duckpin...