Road rage incident leads to aggravated assault arrest
A Cape Coral man was arrested after police say a road rage incident led to aggravated assault with a firearm. Dismas Jeffrey Ballez, 18, has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following an incident on Wednesday. According to Cape Coral Police Department officials, just after 11:30 p.m....
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...
Skanska tops out $435M Florida hospital project
Skanska USA has brought a $435 million Florida hospital to new heights. The U.S. arm of the Stockholm-based builder topped out on Lee Health’s forthcoming hospital and medical office building in Fort Myers, Florida, the contractor announced Wednesday. To date, the five-story hospital has reached several construction...
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...
Visual Arts Center of Punta Gorda announces winners of the 15th Biennial National Arts...
PUNTA GORDA — The Visual Arts Center of Punta Gorda recently chose the winners of the 15th Biennial National Arts Festival.
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.
