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Obstructed View Causes a Deadly Crash
A vehicle traveling eastbound on SW 19th Street slammed into the back of a parked vehicle, pinning a man between the two vehicles. Traffic Homicide Investigators and a Victim’s Advocate responded to the scene. DATE: September 22, 2021, at approximately 7:30 am,...
Hit and Run Injures Child, Information Needed
The Cape Coral Police Department is seeking information regarding a morning hit and run crash that injured a child. On September 23rd, 2021, at around 9:15 a.m., Cape Coral Police patrol officers responded to the area of Ceitus Parkway and El Dorado Boulevard to a...
5 Things To Do This Weekend in SWFL (Sept 24 – 26)
Kids fishing derby, motorcycle cops, music, weddings, and more. Making weekend plans? Check out these 5 things to do this weekend in SWFL: Island Hopper Songwriter Fest Island Hopper Songwriter Fest 2021 concludes on Fort Myers Beach Sept. 24-26. Join us...
The School District of Lee County to host Social Lee informational event Sept. 30
Event to provide insight on teaching positions within the District The School District of Lee County is hosting Social Lee: Careers & Conversations, an informational event that will provide insight on teaching positions within the District, on Thursday, Sept. 30...
Shop the new Cape Coral Animal Shelter online store 🛒
Did you know you can purchase your pet’s medications and nutrition products in our online store and have them delivered right to your front door? We’ve partnered with VetsourceTM, the industry-leading Home Delivery pharmacy provider to offer you this convenient...
Lee County plans County Commission redistricting process
The Lee Board of County Commissioners announced the schedule for public meetings at which the community can provide input on the redistricting process and launched a website landing page to provide data, maps, information and transparency throughout the process....
Cape Coral Police to Conduct Operation Never Drive Impaired
The Cape Coral Police Department will be conducting a DUI enforcement operation on September 20th, 2021. This is part of our continuing effort to increase traffic safety awareness through education and enforcement. The mission of these operations is to help reduce...
Comedy
Bob, a 70-year-old, extremely wealthy widower, shows up at the Country Club with a breathtakingly beautiful and very sexy 25-year-old blonde-haired woman who knocks everyone's socks off with her youthful sex appeal and charm and who hangs over Bob’s arm and listens...
Road Work on Cape Coral Parkway at Del Prado Boulevard to begin Monday
On Monday, September 20, crews plan to begin work to extend the eastbound left-turn lane on Cape Coral Parkway at Del Prado Boulevard. Drivers can expect the following: East bound lanes of Cape Coral Parkway - periodic lane closures between Cape Coral Street and Del...
Lee County Reuse Center diverts 95,000 pounds of paint back to the community
Lee County’s Reuse Center, a free resource for residents, has diverted 93 tons of household chemicals away from final disposal and provided them free of charge to local residents and businesses. The Reuse Center, which opened in December of 2018, allows residents...
5 Things To Do This Weekend in SWFL (Sept 17 – 19)
Art, crafts, movies, music and more. Making weekend plans? Check out these 5 things to do this weekend in SWFL: Island Hopper Songwriter Fest This weekend, the seventh annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest kicks off in the tropical setting of Captiva Island....
Seventh annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest kicks off on Captiva Island this weekend
This weekend, the seventh annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest kicks off in the tropical setting of Captiva Island, Sept. 17-19. Then it moves to historic downtown Fort Myers, Sept. 20-23, and wraps up on Fort Myers Beach, Sept. 24-26. Island Hopper is the largest...
SWFL AMONG BEST PLACES TO GET A MORTGAGE IN STATE
Southwest Florida is among the “Best Places to Get a Mortgage” in the state, according to a new study from SmartAsset. The financial technology company included factors like borrowing costs and property taxes to determine results. Lee County ranked No. 7 on the list,...
CAPE CORAL ANIMAL SHELTER SAVES BLEU, THE BLIND AND DEAF CATAHOULA PUPPY
In June, CCAS was contacted about an adorable 10-week-old Catahoula puppy with some very serious physical challenges. Among other issues, “Bleu” is almost completely deaf and blind. We immediately contacted one of our volunteers--local Certified Dog Trainer Louise...
Racing Results in Serious Injury
Two vehicles racing on NE Pine Island Road caused a single-vehicle crash this weekend that resulted in the driver losing his arm. Major Crash Investigators responded to the scene to conduct the investigation. Not actual vehicle, for visual purposes only The...
Quick Reads
1. Clanlands - Sam Heughan & Graham McTavish. 2 Famous actors in theater, TV & stage, write about the adventures filming the popular TV series Clanland based in Scotland. Many stories involve their love of alcohol. They have sold a new version called "Men...
ER, URGENT CARE CLINIC COMING TO CAPE CORAL
A new emergency room/urgent care clinic is being built at the southwest corner of Pine Island Road and SW Third Place in Cape Coral. The same group that owns Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Punta Gorda is developing it. Hal Arkin, a commercial real estate broker...
LEE HEALTH STARTS NEW IN-HOME CARE PARTNERSHIP
Lee Health recently initiated a new partnership with DispatchHealth, a leading provider of in-home medical care. Through the partnership, patients in Southwest Florida have a convenient way to receive medical care in the comfort of their homes. DispatchHealth provides...
LONG TERM RESIDENT ROSEANNE GETS MARRIED AT THE CAPE CORAL ANIMAL SHELTER
Wedding bells are in the air! Roseanne is a very special girl who came to the Cape Coral Animal Shelter in January, saved from a horrible situation as a breeder dog outside Miami. Although she lived with other dogs in her past life, it has become very clear that she...
5 Things to Do to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
NEVER FORGET!!! THAT'S A PROMISE WE AS A COUNTRY MADE 20 YEARS AGO. To commemorate the 20th anniversary and honor those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks, here are 5 things around SWFL that you can do to help show your unwavering support on 9/11. CAPE...
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