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LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A new Florida law taking effect July 1 will streamline building permit requirements for certain home improvement projects, aiming to make the process faster and easier for homeowners. Cape Coral resident Antonio Conigliaro is remodeling his home and is excited about the changes. "It's going...

Southwest Florida Proton, a state-of-the-art cancer treatment center in Lee County, has reached a significant milestone less than a year after opening its doors, successfully treating its first 100 patients. The Estero-based facility, which opened in December following an $80 million investment, announced it is expandi

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — City leaders in Bonita Springs and Naples are discussing new rules for e-bikes and scooters as safety concerns and pedestrian conflicts continue to grow. In Bonita Springs, the city council is meeting Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. to give residents a final chance to weigh in...

Cape Coral used to be known mostly for its canals and waterfront views, but lately, the city has become a serious destination for food lovers. New restaurants are opening up all over town, bringing creative menus, fresh ingredients, and dining experiences that rival anything you’d find in bigger cities. Whether you’re

Estimated tax roll values in Lee County are flat or a little bit negative for 2026. Property Appraiser Matt Caldwell said in looking at the 2026 estimated tax roll values released last Friday, a market slowdown in 2025 can be plainly seen and that slowdown will have an impact. “Most...

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — Dead anchovies have been washing ashore at Laishley Park Marina in Punta Gorda, creating a strong odor and raising concerns among visitors. The small dead fish were seen floating on the surface of the water, drawing lots of birds to the marina along the Peace River. Visitors told Gulf Coast News the

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Shawn Haines of North Fort Myers has been reunited with 13 of her stolen garden gnomes after deputies arrested a man in connection with the theft. Haines, who has been collecting gnomes for over 30 years, said about 25 of her figurines were stolen. Five days after the theft, she received a text

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A man was arrested in South Fort Myers early Wednesday morning after being accused of stealing a pickup truck. According to Florida Highway Patrol, at around 1:22 a.m., troopers received information that a Chevrolet pickup truck in the area of I-75 and Daniels Parkway was reported with a stolen tag.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Former UFC fighter and Cape Coral resident Tito Ortiz said he is lucky to be alive after being thrown from a boat at high speed in a freak accident. Ortiz explained that his friend, who was driving the boat, engaged autopilot, but it failed. The boat suddenly veered left at 50 miles per hour, throwin

Neighbor’s Home Destroyed After 86-Year-Old Cape Coral Man Accused of Drunk Driving Crash An 86-year-old man in Cape Coral, Florida, […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.