Cape Coral FL

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - Charlotte County Animal Control, in coordination with the Florida Department of Health, has issued a 30-day rabies alert following confirmation that a raccoon in the Washington Loop Rd/Trails End Drive area of Punta Gorda tested positive for rabies. Alert area boundaries. East: Hidden...

Cape Coral residents could see a $39 annual trash bill increase to pay for disaster cleanup reserve after Hurricane Ian cost the city $70 million in debris removal.

CAPE CORAL, Florida - The Cape Coral Police Department, in partnership with the Florida Gaming Commission, executed a significant operation against illegal gambling casinos in Cape Coral. This operation, one of the largest of its kind in Southwest Florida, involved serving seven search warrants at various locations....

CAPE CORAL, Florida - The Cape Coral Police Department has reported a significant 28% reduction in overall crime during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. This achievement highlights the dedication of the department's officers and the community's support. Between January 1 and June 30,...

CAPE CORAL, Florida - A 17-year-old from Cape Coral has been arrested following a comprehensive investigation linking him to multiple vehicle burglaries, motor vehicle theft, and firearm-related offenses, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. Darryle Terrell Ford, identified through digital forensics and...

CAPE CORAL, Florida - The Cape Coral Police Department conducted a special traffic operation on August 12, 2025, targeting speeding and aggressive driving. Dubbed "Operation Slow Down Summer," the initiative resulted in 282 total citations issued citywide. The operation, conducted by the department's Special...

A new Whataburger restaurant will open next fall at 12916 South Cleveland Avenue in Fort Myers, making it their first location in Southwest Florida. The property currently sits empty, just across from Bell Tower shops. The burger joint joins the chain's growing network of over 1,100 locations across 16 states....

In a single Saturday, 64 animals found loving homes through Lee County Domestic Animal Services' Clear the Shelters event. The Aug. 23, 2025, drive brought new life to the Fort Myers shelter. "We are thrilled with the response from our community," said Director Pablo Adorno to Cape Coral Breeze. "Every...

Cape Coral VFW Post 8463 members, auxiliary members and members of the Bikers group were in attendance, comprising veterans from all branches.

Authorities in Cape Coral, Florida, successfully shut down seven illegal gambling establishments following a series of coordinated raids. During the operation, police confiscated over 400 gambling machines and seized more than $540,000 in cash from these illicit venues. Coordinated Police Operation Targets Illegal...