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Life in Prison for Sexual Predator
Garnett Gary Salmon, 40, of Cape Coral, was sentenced to life in prison and designated a Sexual Predator for crimes against a child. In September, Salmon was found guilty as charged of Engaging in an Act that Constitutes Sexual Battery Upon a Child 12 Years of Age or...
UPDATE: Lauren Dumolo Investigation
On October 13th, 2021 the Cape Coral Police Department held a joint press conference with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office regarding the discovery of human remains in North Fort Myers. It was believed possible but not confirmed that the remains could possibly be those...
5 Things To Do This Weekend in SWFL (Oct 15 – 17)
Barktober, fall festivals, Halloween, ice cream social, movie, and more. Making weekend plans? Check out these 5 things to do this weekend in SWFL: Scarecrows in the Park - Halloween Express - Pumpkin Patch Scarecrows in the Park - Enjoy a walk through the...
Driver Fails to Yield Right of Way to Dump Truck
A vehicle traveling westbound on Tropicana Parkway failed to yield the right of way and pulled out onto Burnt Store Road North directly in front of a dump truck. The T-bone collision resulted in the vehicle spinning several times and ultimately flipping over. Major...
Alliance for the Arts Presents Annual 4th Annual Arts On Tap Fundraiser on Nov. 12 and 13
The Alliance for the Arts is excited to announce the return of its annual fundraiser Arts On Tap. This year’s event spans two days and features an exciting mash up of southwest Florida’s burgeoning craft beer and vibrant arts scenes and a performance by two-time...
Road Closure Planned at Kismet Parkway West
As work continues for the SUN Trail improvement project, a road closure is planned for Kismet Parkway West on Thursday, Oct. 14, and Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. Crews will install new storm drainage from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days. A brief, one-block detour will be in...
CCPD Financial Crimes Case Ends With Prison Sentence
A man arrested in 2018 after a lengthy fraud investigation by the Cape Coral Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit took a plea deal this week and was sentenced to prison. Christopher Cheney (W/M, DOB: 3-29-78) pled no contest to one count of Scheme to Defraud (1st...
Publix raises $100,000 for Tools for School campaign
Publix customers and associates raised $100,000 for the Tools for School campaign. The funds were raised to give back to the students and teachers of Lee County and provide children with the tools needed to be successful this school year. United Way of Lee, Hendry,...
Weekend ATV Crash Seriously Injures Child
An unlawful Sunday afternoon ATV riding session resulted in a crash that seriously injured a child. Patrol officers and Major Crash investigators responded to the crash at the 700 block of NE Pine Island Lane, as did Lee County EMS. The synopsis from the investigating...
WITTICISMS
When all the cars in Miami are laid end to end...it’s the weekend.Some chores have to be put off a dozen times before they slip your mind.The newest thing in women’s hairdos is men.Some people are so addicted to exaggeration, they can’t tell the truth without...
5 Things To Do This Weekend in SWFL (Oct 8 – 10)
Boat races, fall festivals, motorcycles, movies, and more. Making weekend plans? Check out these 5 things to do this weekend in SWFL: Roar Offshore Powerboat Races Start your engines. Roar Offshore Powerboat Races is back for 2021. Roar Offshore is the...
Man Burglarizes Homes and Cars, Caught By Residents and Police
A man who broke into a residence where a child was present, as well as two vehicles, was detained by residents until police arrived to take him into custody. On October 6th, 2021, near the 1200 block of SE 24th Avenue at around 2:30 a.m., a caller stated to police...
CAPE CORAL’S NEW CITY BUDGET ADDS MORE POLICE OFFICERS
Southwest Florida's largest city has approved its budget and has decided to add more than a dozen new police officers to keep up with the population growth. Cape Coral says these officers are needed based on the growing number of cars on the road and...
Town Hall Meeting
The focus of the Town Hall will be the upcoming Flood Insurance Changes and FEMA Risk Rating 2.0. The speakers will present information that will benefit current homeowners and people looking to purchase or sell their home. In an effort to effectively answer...
Two (2) Vehicle Burglars Caught in the Act
An alert citizen and a robust police response resulted in the arrest of two (2) vehicle burglars. On October 4th, 2021 at around 8:40 a.m, Cape Coral Police Patrol officers responded to a vehicle burglary in progress in the 2800 block of SW 25th Place. The victim...
ALDI RESUMES CONSTRUCTION ON NEW CAPE CORAL STORE
Aldi, the Germany-based grocery store chain, has resumed construction on another new Cape Coral store. This one will be located at Santa Barbara Boulevard and Veterans Parkway in what had been slated to be a Lucky’s Market. Lucky’s pulled out of Southwest Florida...
Cape Coral Bike Night this Saturday
Cape Coral Bike Night – the best bike night in SWFL – returns for the 2021 fall season beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 9! Whether you are an expert or amateur motorcyclist, a hardcore biker or an enthusiast, the Cape Coral Bike Night has something for...
Shell Factory & Nature Park Presents Anti-Bullying Event
The Shell Factory & Nature Park will host the CrocaGator National Bullying Prevention Month Event to encourage children to speak out against bullying. On Saturday, October 16th, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., kids can enter the sought-out attraction for free,...
Shooting Injures One, Shooter in Custody
Officers responded to a residence in south Cape Coral in the middle of the night to a report of a shooting, and were able to get the suspect into custody and the victim needed assistance. On October 1st, 2021 at around 1:30 a.m., Cape Coral Police Patrol officers...
Lee County Domestic Animal Services celebrates Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
October is “Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.” Lee County Domestic Animal Services will celebrate along with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and adopters using #Dogtober on social media. This is great way to show the adoptable pets...
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