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Cape Coral man arrested for aggravated assault with pellet gun

CAPE CORAL, Florida - A Cape Coral man was arrested after allegedly pointing a pellet gun at a worker, according to police. On May 15, 2026, just after 5:45 p.m., officers with the Cape Coral Police Department responded to a disturbance at 1510 SE 42nd St., Cape Coral, Florida. The caller, who had been hired to do work
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Pedestrian killed in crash on US-41 at Terrene Court in Bonita Springs

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — A pedestrian was killed by a vehicle in a crash on US-41 at Terrene Court in Bonita Springs Monday night. The Florida Highway Patrol said it is investigating the crash. Troopers said the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. A photo shows the Lee...
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Florida man accused of ramming home, leading deputies on wild chase

FORT MYERS, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida man is behind bars after deputies say he intentionally rammed a vehicle and a modular home before leading deputies on a chase. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, 35-year-old FernandoJoseph Absalon was arrested after a personal dispute escalated into a violent cash spree o
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Allegiant and Sun Country Merger Strengthens Charlotte County’s Business Connection

What the Allegiant and Sun Country Merger Means for Charlotte County. The official combination of Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines creates a stronger leisure travel network, and that matters for Charlotte County. Allegiant announced on May 13, 2026, that it completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines Holdings,
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Teen trio busted after alleged golf cart joyride turns into felony crime spree

LEE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Three teenagers are facing multiple felony charges after a late-night joyride through a Florida community allegedly turned into a crime spree involving stolen golf carts. The Lee County Sheriff's Office said that on May 6, authorities received reports of suspicious activity, including individ
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Costco across SWFL. Naples timeline, Fort Myers plans, Cape Coral talk

Costco. Costco. Costco. Your questions keep coming in Southwest Florida 's Collier and Lee counties . So let's start with one of my favorite In the Knowers, preeminent Pat Bednar: "Phil, has construction started on the new Costco on Collier Boulevard in Naples? What is the estimated timeframe of completion of the store
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Cole Kelly named Emerging Business of the Year

Cole Kelly of Punta Gorda Adventures was named Emerging Business of the Year by the Florida SBDC at FGCU during the 2026 Distinguished Entrepreneur Awards held earlier this month. The Distinguished Entrepreneur Awards recognize entrepreneurs and business leaders in Southwest Florida. Kelly was honored in the Emerging B
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Charlotte County recognizes National Economic Development Week

PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County commissioners recently recognized May 10-16 as National Economic Development Week.
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‘Immediate impact:’ $9K grant will help Charlotte County kids get beds

PUNTA GORDA — One Punta Gorda community service group’s sizable charitable donation to another local group will help provide beds to local children in need throughout Charlotte County.
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Home prices fell in 39 of the 129 largest U.S. cities this quarter —...

Three years ago, Cape Coral, Florida, was one of the hottest housing markets in the country. Buyers from New York, New Jersey, and Ohio were bidding up ranch homes sight unseen, drawn by warm weather, no state income tax, and prices that looked like a bargain compared to the metros they were leaving. By early […]

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