Cape Coral considers new fee system that could nearly triple developer costs
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — City Council will consider a new mobility fee that could put future infrastructure needs on developers in Cape Coral. FOX 4's Bella Line spoke with the Cape Coral Construction Industry Association about the proposal:. The proposed fee would replace the current road impact fee system...
A beautiful Miniature Schnauzer named Stormy seeks forever home after surviving a car hit...
Stormy needs a new home because life dealt her a tough hand when a car likely struck her, requiring spleen removal surgery. This resilient 3-year-old, 26-pound Miniature Schnauzer mix is now fully healed and cared for by Florida Coastal Cocker Rescue in Cape Coral, FL. Her adoption fee is $350.
Jean Cleveland House to reopen as Florida’s first Cultural Heritage Center in 2026
PUNTA GORDA — The Jean Cleveland House, built in 1925, is tentatively set to reopen in spring 2026 as Florida’s first Cultural Heritage Center, a project celebrating the communities that have shaped Southwest Florida’s past and present.
Cape Coral High School Class of 2005 to hold 20th reunion Sept. 5-6
It’s been 20 years since the Class of 2005 graduated from Cape Coral High School, and the time has come to reconnect, reminisce and celebrate. Alumni are invited to attend “Back to the Cape,” a weekend of events taking place Friday, Sept. 5 and Saturday, Sept. 6.
Downtown just got a little fancier
There’s no stopping the renaissance of our beautiful downtown, and I couldn’t be more excited about it!. I mean, here it is, the dog days of August, and establishments are popping up all over the neighborhood. There was a time, not that long ago, when most businesses actually closed during August and September. In...
Beasley Confirms Buyers in $18M Fort Myers Cluster Sale
Beasley Media Group has revealed the buyers of its Fort Myers-Naples radio properties, as the company makes a full exit from its hometown market. The two transactions, now reported to the FCC, split the company’s Southwest Florida cluster between Fort Myers Broadcasting Company and Sun Broadcasting, Inc. According...
Charlotte County Sustainability Hub – FGCU and Babcock Ranch
Credit the original story: Babcock Ranch — “FGCU and Babcock Ranch Celebrate $21.7 Million in State Funding to Advance Institute on Sustainability and Resiliency in Charlotte County.” Babcock Ranch. Charlotte County sustainability hub signals a bold step. Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) and Babcock Ranch just...
Fort Myers Beach considers protective wall to reduce storm surge damage
Fort Myers Beach town leaders are moving forward with a study to explore building a protective wall along the coastline that could help reduce flooding damage from future storms.
Man arrested after road rage shooting near school in Lehigh Acres
Hood III is accused of following the victim to soccer practice, cutting them off at intersection before shooting them in in Lehigh Acres. Though it happened near a school, it was not involved.
City Council expected to vote on amended ordinance for Cape Coral Grove development
An amended and restated ordinance is up for approval at today’s Cape Coral City Council meeting for the mixed-use project Cape Coral Grove. The development will be located on a 131-acre site on the north side of Southwest Pine Island Road between Chiquita Boulevard and Burnt Store Road. The agreement is between CCTC...