Cape Coral Animal Shelter | Looking for a loving home | Yetti & Nakoon
Yetti is a 1 to 3-year-old female. She is a happy-go-lucky girl who’s been soaking up all the love and attention at the shelter. She’s made it her mission to be friends with everyone she meets, and so far, she’s crushing it. Now, she may not be tall and lanky like those supermodels you see strutting their stuff —...
The spirit of community | Cape Coral pioneer reflects on life during the city’s...
Chris B. Schroder is a pioneer of Cape Coral, his life marked by a variety of experiences. Over the years, he has worn many hats: grocery store manager, firefighter, photographer, banker and most recently, author of a children’s book. As a child, Chris’ experiences began in 1957, when his...
Lee Co. may rebuild Ian-damaged site once home to Fl’s largest shrimping fleet
Lee Co. has an upcoming vote to rebuild the San Carlos Maritime Park, once home to FL’s largest shrimping fleet. What it could mean for the family who ran it.
‘Becoming a family, a village’: Cape Coral home a lifeline for foster families
Foster Village opens Cape Coral hub serving Lee County's large foster population with clothing, supplies and community support to combat caregiver isolation.
TikTok Challenge Prank Forces Cape Coral High School Evacuations; Students Face Punishment
A stink spray attack at Cape Coral High School sparked chaos Tuesday. Two students unleashed the foul-smelling substance, triggering building-wide evacuations. Staff rushed two workers to nearby medical centers. Principal Ryan Jackson tracked the first incident to 7:30 a.m. The pranksters struck again at 11:30 a.m....
Punta Gorda murder-for-hire trial set for April 2025
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) — A trial date has been set for the suspected hitman in a double murder case. Prosecutors say Justin Casagranda killed Anthony Galati and Mario Sciano in a murder-for-hire plot inside a Punta Gorda home in January 2024. The accused killer used to live at that home and knew the victims,...
The Beach Now Has 135,000 New Plants
And more plants are coming. On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will likely approve a $95,710 add-on to Earth Balance’s dune plantings contract. The additional plantings will be paid for by a Florida Department of Emergency Management grant. The town has already paid Earth Balance $510,000 for...
Yacht Club price tag could hit $300 million
With the Yacht Club project’s current price tag of $225 million, and guestimates nearing $300 million, Cape Coral City Council raised looking into public-private partnerships to help fund the project. “It’s $225 million plus,” Mayor John Gunter said of plans to rebuild the razed riverfront park on Driftwood Parkway....
Cape Coral High School evacuated twice due to ‘stink spray challenge’ prank, school officials...
Students were evacuated twice from Cape Coral High School earlier this week due to two students releasing a stink spray on campus — a connection to a TikTok “stink spray challenge,” officials said. The “stink spray” was released at 7:30 a.m. and again at 11:30 a.m. causing...
Fort Myers Stadium Drains $500,000 Yearly as Future Remains Uncertain
The empty City of Palms Park costs Fort Myers taxpayers $500,000 in yearly upkeep. The stadium has sat unused since 2012, stuck between demolition plans and new building ideas. At the Oct. 14, 2025, meeting, Card and Associates proposed new plans. They want to transform the site into a mix...

















