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Florida Lions Eye Clinic receives United Way grant
The United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee Counties has awarded a $27,500 grant to the Florida Lions Eye Clinic. The funding will support optometry and ophthalmology staffing, a mobile eye clinic and monthly eye screening events. The United Way...
Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Traffic Crash
A pedestrian was seriously injured in a traffic crash early Thursday morning that occurred right in front of his home in the 400 block of NW 1st Terrace. Cape Coral Police Patrol officers responded, as did CCPD Major Crash Investigators. The man was trauma alerted to...
5 Things To Do This Weekend in SWFL (July 16 – 18)
Christmas in July, family day fun, games, Mango Mania, and more. Making weekend plans? Check out these 5 things to do this weekend in SWFL: Christmas In July in Venice Get ready for the biggest sale weekend of the season with Christmas in July in Venice....
Man Arrested for Fraudulent Sale of Land in Cape Coral
A six-month investigation conducted by the Cape Coral Police Department Financial Crimes Unit related to the fraudulent sale of vacant land in Cape Coral culminated with the arrest of Edwin Eugune Swanson, of Houston, Texas. The investigation by the Financial Crimes...
FLORIDA REALTORS SEEK TO GET AFFORDABLE HOUSING INITIATIVE ON 2022 BALLOT
Florida Realtors are launching a petition to put a proposed constitutional amendment on the 2022 ballot that would provide money for affordable housing programs. The group of Realtors funneled $5 million to the political committee Floridians for Housing while the...
Man Arrested for Aggravated Child Abuse
The Cape Coral Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit arrested a man for aggravated child abuse after the investigation showed him responsible for serious injuries to his 2-month old son. On July 10th, 2021, the Cape Coral Police Department was called to the home of...
Support CCAS with Target Circle
The Cape Coral Animal Shelter is honored and excited to announce that we have been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign, sponsored and funded by Target. And you have the chance to help direct a portion of Target’s donation to us! Now through...
Guilty as Charged in Cape Coral Road Rage Case
Michael Angelo Campos, 41, of Lehigh Acres, was found guilty as charged for Battery on a Person 65 or Older. The jury returned the guilty verdict following a two-day trial in Lee County. The crime occurred on July 3, 2020 at an intersection in Cape Coral. A woman...
Quick Reads
The Cauldron - Lew Paper. A very interesting history of the U.S. ambassador to Japan for 10 years before WW2, Joe Grew. It covers the details of his interaction with the U.S. state department & president Roosevelt. There was a lot of omission & deceit (lies)...
5 Things To Do This Weekend in SWFL (July 9 – 11)
Christmas in July, fishing, music, yappy hour and more. Making weekend plans? Check out these 5 things to do this weekend in SWFL: Annual Christmas in July Bazaar Join the Cultural Center of Charlotte County, Inc. for the 51st Annual Christmas in July Bazaar at the...
Cape Coral Celebrates July as “National Park and Recreation Month”
The City of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Department is joining municipalities from across the country to celebrate July as National Park and Recreation Month. Initiated by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and celebrated in July since 1985, this...
Red Light Runner Results in a Traffic Crash with Serious Injuries
A major crash at Del Prado Blvd. South and Coral Pointe Drive on Tuesday afternoon resulted in serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Major Crash Investigators responded to the scene to conduct the investigation. The synopsis of the crash from the Major Crash...
WEDNESDAY UPDATE FROM LEE COUNTY GOVERNMENT – Elsa
As anticipated, Lee County Government departmental operations have resumed this morning. County facilities and sites are open with normal hours. Regularly scheduled trash collection and LeeTran services are running on normal schedules. Lee County Public...
HIRING EVENT FOR VETERANS HELD JULY 12
CareerSource Southwest Florida is hosting a hiring event for veterans from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 12 at Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops. The hiring event brings community veteran programs together, local employers and complimentary headshots...
TUESDAY UPDATE FROM LEE COUNTY GOVERNMENT – Tropical Storm Elsa
Lee County Public Safety-Emergency Management today continues to monitor Tropical Storm Elsa and its rainfall as well as potential wind and tidal impacts. The National Weather Service recently expanded the Tropical Storm Warning for Tropical Storm Elsa to include...
Man Arrested on July 4th for Shooting Off More Than Just Fireworks
A man was arrested on July 4th after firing off more than just fireworks, firing multiple guns and damaging nearby property. On July 4th at around 10:40pm, Cape Coral Police Department patrol officers responded to the 2500 block of SW 9th Place, regarding a shooting...
Nonprofits, not-for-profits still need to make money
By Jordi Tejero Companies must turn a profit to remain in business. The same principle applies to nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations. No organization can sustain itself if expenditures are consistently higher than revenue. As board chairman for a nonprofit –...
5 Things To Do This Independence Day in SWFL
Fireworks, food, games, music and more. Making weekend plans? Check out these 5 things to do this Independence Day in SWFL: Star Spangled Bonita The City of Bonita Springs will be hosting Star Spangled Bonita for their 4th of July Celebration at Riverside...
UPDATE FROM LEE COUNTY GOVERNMENT – Hurricane Elsa
Lee County Public Safety-Emergency Management today continues to monitor Hurricane Elsa and make plans. The county will make decisions regarding activation levels at the Emergency Operations Center based on the forecast. We anticipate making that decision Saturday...
5 Things To Do This Weekend in SWFL (July 2 – 4)
4th of July, fireworks, food, music, parades and more. Making weekend plans? Check out these 5 things to do this weekend in SWFL: Legends Concert Series Legends Concert Series Season 1- on The First Friday Of Each Month. The "Legends" of music meet the...
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