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Lee County Domestic Animal Services joins with NBCUniversal Local to Clear the Shelters
Clear The Shelters, NBCUniversal Local’s annual nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign, returns for the eighth consecutive year Aug. 1 through Aug. 31. As part of the month-long initiative, NBC and Telemundo-owned and affiliated stations across the U.S. and...
Bulk Item, Household Chemical Waste Collection Set for Aug. 6
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, Aug. 6, 2022, from 7 - 11 a.m. Waste will be collected in the City Hall parking lot at 1015 Cultural Park Boulevard....
City Hosting Burnt Store Road Town Hall Meeting July 30
On Saturday, July 30, the City of Cape Coral will host a town hall meeting on the Land Use and Zoning for Burnt Store Road. The meeting will be held at 10 a.m. at the Northwest Regional Library, 519 Chiquita Boulevard. Representatives from the City will discuss the...
The School District of Lee County to host another Food & Nutrition Services Recruitment Event July 28
The School District of Lee County is hosting another recruitment event to fill openings within the District’s Food & Nutrition Services department. With a growing enrollment of more than 95,000 students and 120 schools, the District is seeking talented,...
MONDAY DEADLINE FOR FLORIDIANS TO REGISTER TO VOTE BEFORE PRIMARY
The last day for Florida residents to register to vote in the Aug. 23 primary election is Monday. People can register to vote or update their registration online, in person or by mailing a written application to the County Supervisor...
ALERT: TECH SUPPORT SCAMS
Last month, LCSO was notified of a “Geek Squad” scam that had been reported to our Economics Crime Unit. Along similar lines, it appears that “Tech Support” scams have become commonplace and have been reported to our agency. This fraudulent activity...
Bulk Waste Drop-Off Site (Pilot Program)
To continue enhancing the services available to the residents of Cape Coral, the City is partnering with Waste Pro to offer residents a bulk waste drop-off site. The site is a complimentary service and an addition to the residential bulk item collection already...
The School District of Lee County to host Food & Nutrition Services Recruitment Events July 14, 28
The School District of Lee County is hosting two recruitment events in July to fill openings within the District’s Food & Nutrition Services department. With a growing enrollment of more than 95,000 students and 120 schools, the District is seeking talented,...
Two Arrested for Robbery at Cape Coral Arcade
On July 7, 2022, at approximately 10:52 a.m. officers from the Cape Coral Police Department responded to a call for service in reference to an armed robbery in progress at 2710 Del Prado Blvd S. (White Sands Arcade). It was alleged that two black males entered the...
SCAM ALERT
Please be advised that we have been made aware of a TEXT SCAM currently circulating throughout the community. Scammers are texting residents with a “discount link” to purchase Lee County Sheriff’s Office shirts. DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK...DO NOT RESPOND...DO NOT SEND...
Male Arrested for Written Threats of Mass Shooting
On July 7, 2022, at approximately 2:19 p.m. Cape Coral Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit made contact with Ira Dennis Crosser Jr. (W/M 11-02-1966, 4818 Lucaya Drive Apt. #7) at his residence upon the probable cause established in an active warrant for...
The School District of Lee County to host Virtual Connection Event July 12
Event to provide insights on teaching, paraprofessional positions within the District The School District of Lee County is hosting a Virtual Connection Event from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12 that will provide insights on teaching and non-instructional positions...
LCSO OPERATION: SUMMER BASH
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Rose Garden Road Landscape Project Starting in July
The City of Cape Coral is beginning work on the Rose Garden Landscape Project to enhance the streetscape design for the neighborhood and parks on Rose Garden Road south of El Dorado Parkway. The Rose Garden Landscape Project is expected to begin the first week of July...
Cape Coral Firefighters to Utilize Model Home Donated by Aubuchon Homes
Model home located at base of Cape Coral Bridge to be used by firefighters for training before it is taken down Aubuchon Homes is planning to tear down the Mandolin model home located at the foot of the Cape Coral Bridge and offered the structure to the Cape Coral...
Lee County and Florida Department of Economic Opportunity ask for help evaluating local broadband capabilities
In cooperation with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (FDEO) Office of Broadband, Lee County asks residents and visitors to take a survey and an internet speed test to evaluate current broadband capabilities and determine areas in need of added service....
Lee County Domestic Animal Services plans Pet Safety Program
Lee County Domestic Animal Services will hold a Pet Safety Program for children of all ages from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, in the conference room at 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers. This is an opportunity for parents to learn along with their children how to...
Juvenile Gun Store Burglar Arrested For Additional Charges
On June 30th, 2022, Cape Coral Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit contacted Lukis Ayala (W/M 03-04-2011, 1329 Everest Parkway) at his residence upon being released from the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) on June 29th, 2022, for the burglary of Guns4Less which...
Coral Oaks to Offer Special Deals During “PGA Family Golf Month”
The PGA of America recognizes the month of July as “Family Golf Month,” and Coral Oaks Golf Course is proud to support the initiative by offering two specials from July 1-31 to make it easier for families to go golfing together. These family deals include: $60 round...
Removing Two Stop Signs Leads to a Stop at Jail
On June 29th, 2022, officers from the Cape Coral Police Department responded to a call for service in reference to criminal mischief in progress at 2700-Block of Southwest 15th Ave, it was alleged that two people had pulled a stop sign from the ground and had...
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