Cape Coral man arrested for false robbery report after hit-and-run incident
CAPE CORAL, Florida - A Cape Coral man was arrested after allegedly fabricating a robbery story to cover up a hit-and-run incident, police say. On March 12, 2026, Cape Coral Police Officers responded to a McDonald's at 2541 Del Prado Blvd N., following a report of a past-occurred robbery. The caller, identified as...
CRA code enforcement effort update provided
The city of Cape is continuing its concerted code enforcement initiative in the South Cape Community Redevelopment Agency district. CRA Code Compliance Officer Patrick Mercado provided an update during Wednesday’s CRA commission meeting, saying there are 23 opened cases, and 40 closed code cases. “The cases we have...
School Board members offer condolences in the wake of the passing of Judge John...
Many school board members and School District of Lee County staff shared their condolences to Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin and her family during Tuesday night’s meeting. Judge John Carlin, who dedicated more than 35 years serving the people of Southwest Florida, passed away after 5 p.m. on March 5. He was first a...
IncredibleBank opening new branch in Cape Coral
A bank headquartered in Wisconsin is opening a new branch in Cape Coral. IncredibleBank will hold a ribbon-cutting for its newly-built bank at 2524 Liberty Park Drive on April 20. Located near Pine Island Road, the branch features technology, expanded service capabilities and welcoming spaces where clients and staff...
Lithium-Ion Battery Sparks Fire in Lee County Home – 3 Escape, Pet Lost
Battery Fire in Lee County Home: 3 Survivors, Pet Tragically Dies I woke up to another local fire report this […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
CCSO raids home, nets five arrests
PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County Sheriff’s deputies raided a Port Charlotte home this week, reporting five arrests.
SOLD! Car auction draws a crowd and money
PUNTA GORDA — Cindy Berger said she and her husband came to the weekend's Premier Auto auction to buy — with no idea what.
25-Year Prison Term For 21-Year-Old Violent Offender As Florida Court Hands Down Sentence
Anthony Mojica A man whose criminal history dates back to his early teens will spend...
Port Charlotte woman accused of DUI, vehicular manslaughter in 2025 Cape Coral crash
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — A Port Charlotte woman was arrested on Thursday after being accused of DUI manslaughter in relation to a 2025 crash in Cape Coral. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, on June 4, 2025, officers responded to a road-rage-related two-vehicle crash on Burnt Store Road North.
Cheapest gas stations in Cape Coral
Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget.
