Cape Coral council expected to scrap North 3 assessments, start utility plan over
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral City Council will revisit the North 3 utility extension project on Monday, with expectations of repealing initial assessment resolutions and restarting the process to address concerns from residents. Patricia Carlton, a homeowner in the North 3 area, said she plans to attend the...
Lehigh Acres residents want answers as Maplewood Park streets flood
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Heavy rain has left streets flooded and ditches filled in the Maplewood Park community in Lehigh Acres, with residents frustrated by recurring issues and seeking solutions. Charlie Beaty, a resident of Maplewood Park, described the flooding near his home. "It's my swimming pool. I'm going...
Florida city flags more than 2,000 properties for nonstop water use that could signal...
Residents may avoid a higher water bill by addressing a potential leak early.
Shots fired during altercation at Lehigh Acres gathering
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — An altercation led to shots being fired in Lehigh Acres Tuesday morning. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the 800 block of Zehra Avenue North at around 3 a.m. following a shots-fired call. Deputies then learned there had been an altercation...
Man accused of carrying loaded gun while drunk arrested in downtown Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A man was arrested on Saturday in downtown Fort Myers after being accused of carrying a loaded gun in public while drunk. According to the Fort Myers Police Department arrest report, officers responded to the area of Main Street and Hendry Street at around 4:16 a.m. following reports of a man walking around with a gun. Upon arrival, they located John Leiva, 23, walking northbound on the sidewalk on Hendry Street.
Anti-ICE graffiti found on abandoned Wendy’s in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — An abandoned Wendy’s on Del Prado Boulevard in Cape Coral was vandalized with anti-ICE graffiti, sparking mixed reactions from local residents and raising questions about the motive behind the act. Debbie Eckdahl, a Cape Coral resident, shared her perspective on the graffiti. “Well, I...
Weather Impact Day: Rain showers continue Monday night
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Monday and Tuesday are Gulf Coast Weather Impact Days as widespread storms bring the threat of heavy rain and flooding. Never enter floodwaters. Turn around, don't drown. Your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast calls for showers to linger. The rain will wind down, but...
5,000 Pounds of Debris Removed
Nearly 100 volunteers spent Halloween morning protecting Southwest Florida’s coastal environment during Keep Lee County Beautiful’s annual Monofilament Madness Marine Cleanup. More than 5,000 pounds of trash and debris was removed from local waterways, mangroves and shorelines. Volunteers participated at multiple locations, working by boat, kayak, paddleboard and...
Lee County Judge Eases No-Contact Order for Cape Coral Officer Accused of Battery
A Lee County judge has partly lifted a no-contact order protecting the woman who accused Cape Coral police officer Travis Harrison of pinning her to his garage floor and threatening to kill her, even as the 34-year-old awaits a pretrial hearing on misdemeanor battery and assault charges. Judge Grants Defense...
Stone Crab Music Fest Returns to St. James City With Blues, Crab and a...
Pine Island's biggest annual bash is back this weekend, with the LCEC 5th Annual Stone Crab Music Fest — Blues & Brews set to take over Winn-Dixie Plaza in St. James City on Sunday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Organizers are billing it as the largest festival ever thrown by the Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce, promising fresh stone crab, cold beer and a full day of live blues to close out the season's biggest community gathering.
