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Today Starts National Police Week
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law...
LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS HIRING BUS DRIVERS
The School District of Lee County has immediate openings for school bus drivers. "If you believe in our mission to ensure that each student achieves his or her highest personal potential, then, we want to hear from you," according to the district's website....
Coral Oaks Golf Course to Use Temporary Entrance and Parking Area now through May 21
Coral Oaks Golf Course's parking lot and normal course entrance from Van Buren Parkway will be closed from May 10 - 21 for a parking lot resurfacing project. A temporary parking area will be located just south of Coral Oaks' clubhouse at the north end of NW 28th...
CAPE CORAL LOOKS TO BUY SECOND GRAPPLE TRUCK TO HELP PICK UP YARD WASTE
Cape Coral will buy a truck to deal with its ongoing trash problem. The Waste Pro driver shortage continues, and that means delays in picking up trash and yard waste continue. In some parts of the city, the trash has been piling up, so the city will help to dispose of...
Sun Splash Offers Free Admission to Moms during Mother’s Day Weekend
Moms Splash Free May 8-9 with Purchase of Regular Child Admission Sun Splash Family Waterpark is offering free admission to moms during Mother’s Day Weekend, May 8-9, with the purchase of a regular priced child or teen General Admission ticket. In addition to regular...
5 Things To Do This Weekend in SWFL (May 7 – 9)
Animals, art, fishing, music, watermelons and more. Making weekend plans? Check out these 5 things to do this weekend in SWFL: Legends Concert Series The Legend Concert Series is proud to present 3 full shows as the 80's rock legends invade Naples in an...
Keep An Eye Out For Manatees
Manatee mating season begins in the Spring and lasts through Summer. If you see a large group of manatee in shallow water that appear to be herding or thrashing, they are most likely mating and not in distress. You should keep your distance. Manatee are very powerful...
WITTICISMS
No one is ever old enough to know better. Don’t let yesterday use up too much of today. Character is what you are, reputation is what people think you are. Everything comes to those who hustle while they wait. If you never make mistakes, probably no one would...
City Manager Robert Hernandez Hires Mark Mason as Financial Services Director
Cape Coral City Manager Robert Hernandez has hired Mark Mason to fulfill the Financial Services Director position. Mark will oversee the Financial Services Department, which includes accounting, customer billing services, budget management and administration,...
Challenger Middle School Eighth Grader Receives The Do The Right Thing Award
The “Do The Right Thing” program recognizes students who have done the “Right Thing”. McKenzie Hinton is an eighth grade student at Challenger Middle School. Each year, McKenzie raises money for Special Equestrians. Special Equestrians is an organization that provides...
Cape Coral City Council to Hold a Special Meeting on May 5
The Cape Coral City Council will hold a Special Meeting of the City Council with Congressman Byron Donalds. The meeting will be on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at 3 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. Council Chambers is located at 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard. The...
Diplomat Elementary School Fourth Grader Receives The Do The Right Thing Award
The “Do The Right Thing” Program recognizes students who have done the “Right Thing”. Sophia Fortune is a fourth grade student at Diplomat Elementary School. While Sophia was talking to a friend on the phone, her friend told her that she wanted to harm herself. Sophia...
Motorcyclist Dies In Traffic Crash
A Gray 2017 Chevrolet Traverse with a Florida tag driven by Nicole Marie Nesbitt of Cape Coral (Vehicle 1) was traveling southbound on Skyline Blvd in the outside travel lane approaching the intersection of Trafalgar Pkwy. A White 2005 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail...
FLORIDA DEO WAIVES WORK SEARCH, REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS THROUGH MAY 29
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity confirmed this week that it will waive the work search and work registration requirements through May 29. They will also waive the waiting week requirement through June 26, among other updates to the state unemployment...
Cape Elementary Fourth Grader Receives The Do The Right Thing Award
The Do The Right Thing Program recognizes students who have done the “Right Thing”. Carter Williams is a fourth grade student at Cape Elementary School. He created a lemonade stand with the goal of donating the money he raised to the Cape Coral Animal Shelter. Carter...
Lee County celebrates the Power of Travel
Lee County celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) May 2-8, as it spotlights the critical role travel plays in driving economic recovery efforts and building the path forward through the theme Power of Travel. The annual celebration of the...
Oasis North Student Receives The Do The Right Thing Award
The Do The Right Thing Program recognizes students who have done the “Right Thing”. Angelia McCarthy is in the third grade at Oasis North Elementary School. Angelia found a $20 bill in school and turned it into her teacher. Angelia could have kept the money, but she...
5 Things To Do This Weekend in SWFL (April 30 – May 2)
Festivals, food, mimosas, movies, trucks, and more. Making weekend plans? Check out these 5 things to do this weekend in SWFL: 5th Annual Touch a Truck Fort Myers Pediatric Dentistry of Florida and Dr. Tim Verwest are is hosting the fifth annual...
LEECARES EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE STILL AVAILABLE
The federal government passed two relief packages to help people who have been hard hit by the pandemic pay rent and utilities. Money for the second program is set to be rolled out in May. The LeeCARES program in Lee County has its portal open now, where...
Household Chemical Waste Collection Scheduled for May 1
The City is partnering with Lee County’s Solid Waste Division to offer Cape Coral residents a safe and responsible way to dispose of household chemical waste (HCW). This event will be on Saturday, May 1 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard (City Hall...
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