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Foot Pursuit Leads to Arrest
On May 25, 2022, Cape Coral Police officers initiated a call for service in reference to a male passed out in the driver’s seat of a running vehicle at 1622 NE Pine Island Road (WAWA). An officer made contact with a male later identified as Matthew...
Fort Myers Brewing Company earns international honors at 2022 World Beer Cup
Fort Myers Brewing Company has earned international acclaim with a gold medal at the 2022 World Beer Cup, a global beer competition recognizing the most outstanding brewers and their beers. The brewery was awarded gold in the Chocolate Beer category for its popular...
GOV. DESANTIS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF FLORIDA HOMETOWN HEROES HOUSING PROGRAM
Cape Coral Police Chief Tony Sizemore, Cape Coral Mayor John Gunter, and Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno At a press conference at the Cape Coral Police Department on Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a June 1 launch of the Florida Hometown Heroes Housing...
Free Concert at Four Freedoms Park this Thursday
The City of Cape Coral Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a FREE concert from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 26. The concert will be held at Four Freedoms Park, 4818 Tarpon Court, and features music from Mike Imbasciani. This southwest Florida-based blues...
HOBBY LOBBY TO OPEN IN JUNE IN CAPE CORAL
Hobby Lobby plans to open a new 50,000-square-foot store in Cape Coral in early June. The store will be located in Coralwood Mall on Del Prado Boulevard, just north of Veterans Parkway and the Midpoint Bridge. The national crafter and home décor retail chain will...
5 Things To Do This Weekend in SWFL (May 20 – 22)
Art, beach party, music, parks, seafood, and more. Making weekend plans? Check out these 5 things to do this weekend in SWFL: Music Walk The Fort Myers River District comes alive with Music Walk on the third Friday of the month, from 6 - 10 pm, as local and...
Fertilizer Restrictions Begin June 1
With the rainy season just around the corner, the City of Cape Coral reminds everyone that fertilizer use rules change on June 1. The application of fertilizer containing phosphorus or nitrogen is prohibited from June 1 through September 30. Eliminating the use...
5 Things To Do This Weekend in SWFL (May 13 – 15)
Dance party, full moon, Irish music, movie, yappy hour and more. Making weekend plans? Check out these 5 things to do this weekend in SWFL: Yappy Hour You're invited to bring your friends and canine companions EVERY month to Yappy Hour at Bell Tower on Friday...
CAPE CORAL MAN GUILTY OF CRIMES AGAINST A CHILD
Aamier Jjordan Williams, 22, of Cape Coral, was found guilty as charged with three counts of Lewd or Lascivious Battery, for sexually assaulting a young teenager. A jury returned the guilty verdict Wednesday evening following a two-day trial in Lee County. In July...
25 YEARS IN PRISON IN AGGRAVATED BATTERY CASE
Steven Wayne Masek, 56, of Cape Coral, was found guilty as charged of Aggravated Battery with a Firearm, Aggravated Assault with a Firearm, Battery, Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Convicted Felon, and Possession of a Short-Barrel Shotgun. He was...
Cape Coral Fire Station 12 Ribbon Cutting
On May 4th at 1:30 pm, the Cape Coral Fire Department commemorated the completion of construction on Cape Coral Fire Station #12 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Fire Station is located on Chiquita Boulevard South, just north of Veterans Parkway. The response...
Lengthy Investigation Leads to Marijuana Grow House Operation
On April 29th, 2022, Cape Coral Police Department’s Vice Investigations and Narcotics Unit (VIN) served a search warrant at 1316 Diplomat Parkway West. After a lengthy and complex investigation Detectives located an extensive illegal marijuana grow operation in eight...
City of Cape Coral RESCINDS Burn Ban
Effective immediately, Cape Coral rescinds the temporary burn ban issued on March 29 The temporary burn band issued by the City of Cape Coral on March 29, 2022, has been rescinded. Residents are urged to continue to use caution with recreation and cooking fires....
5 Things To Do This Weekend in SWFL (May 6 – 8)
Art, beer, crafts, movies, music and more. Making weekend plans? Check out these 5 things to do this weekend in SWFL: Sarasota Blues & BBQ Festival If relaxing, having fun, enjoying good food and listening to great live music over the weekend ’The...
Free Movie at Jaycee Park this Saturday
The City of Cape Coral Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a Movie in the Park at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 7. The free event will be held at Jaycee Park, 4125 SE 20th Place, and features Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The movie will start around 8 p.m. and...
Lee County All Hazards Guide now available
The Lee County All Hazards Guide is updated for 2022 and is available for Lee County residents and visitors. Copies of the All Hazards Guide can be found at libraries (www.leegov.com/library/branches) and the Lee County Administration Building, 2115 Second St., Fort...
Knife-Wielding Robber Caught
On April 28th, 2022, at 9:26 p.m. Cape Coral Police officers responded to a call for service in reference to a robbery in progress at 924 NE Pine Island Road (Dollar General) where a male later identified to be the suspect brandished a large red in color knife and...
Teacher draws energy, motivation from students
There are many reasons an employee might call out sick, like a cough, fever, cold or allergies. Or perhaps a child or spouse is ill and they need to provide care. Certainly, having kidney dialysis is a valid excuse to miss work. Not for Pam Goldsmith, though. “As long...
Bulk Item Disposal, Household Chemical Waste Collection Set for May 7
Cape Coral is partnering with Waste Pro and Lee County’s Solid Waste Division to collect bulk items and household chemical waste (HCW) on Saturday, May 7, 2022, from 7 - 11 a.m. Waste will be collected in the City Hall parking lot, located at 1015 Cultural Park...
Cape Coral Police Department Promotes Bike Safety
Cape Coral residents are increasingly riding bicycles to commute, for exercise, or just for fun. Cape Coral Police Department wants to remind everyone that, by law, bicycles on the roadway have the same rights and responsibilities as motorized vehicles; people’s...
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