Attorney Moves to Consolidate Recall Lawsuits
Morgan Bentley, the attorney representing both Karen Woodson and John King in their Town Council recall fight, has asked the Circuit Court to consolidate the cases so they can both be heard before the same judge. Fort Myers Beach town council member Karen Woodson has filed a lawsuit against former...
Council eyes property tax, FSA rate increases
Cape Coral property owners may pay more for the city portion of their tax bills next year. Cape Coral City Council agreed on a tentative maximum millage rate and its fire service assessment levy Wednesday. The tentative numbers are 5.5188 mills and an 81% cost-of-recovery fire services assessment, both higher...
Sound barrier needed near Sun Splash
In this (past) week’s Breeze (July 11, Weekend Edition) there was an article praising the new wave pool at Sun Splash. While good for the park operators and the families who enjoy it, it was not so much a boon for citizens along Lake Kennedy. After Hurricane Ian, the...
Fort Myers flips from watching tropics to trying to stay cool. Heat advisory issued
From rain to heat, Fort Myers' weather continues to swing from one extreme to the next. After most of this week was spent keeping an umbrella handy as residents watched Invest 93L move across the state into the Gulf, most of Fort Myers, Cape Coral and other locations will spend Friday, July 18, trying to find some...
The mayor and our parks: Promises, overruns, and broken commitments
Mayor John Gunter has frequently touted the city’s progress in expanding and improving Cape Coral’s Park system. But when you take a closer look at the numbers — and the broken promises — it paints a very different picture of what’s really going on behind the scenes with our tax dollars.
Fort Myers contractor aims to revolutionize housing with 3D printed homes
A Fort Myers contractor is bringing 3D printed homes to the area, offering faster construction and hurricane-resistant housing that meets the city's 1,000 square foot minimum requirement.
Cape Coral teen arrested in connection with burglary of security equipment
CAPE CORAL, Florida - A 16-year-old, identified as John David Ruiz, has been arrested in connection with a burglary involving stolen security equipment, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. The arrest followed an investigation initiated after Ruiz's father reported suspicious items found in his son's...
Fort Myers Beach mourns bartender killed in crash, community raises funds
Christina Brown, known as the "mama of the bar" at Mr. Waves Island Bar, leaves behind three children including a 12-year-old daughter who survived the crash with injuries
LIFE IN PRISON: Christopher Ward Sr. sentenced for probation violation
Christopher Ward Sr. was sentenced to life in prison Thursday after violating his probation stemming from a 2006 murder conviction in the death of a police officer.
Cape Coral short term ‘frat house’ Airbnb rental given $31,500 in fines
A Cape Coral short-term rental owner faces $31,500 in fines for violating the city's seven-day minimum stay rule after neighbors complained about the "frat house" atmosphere.