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Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

City leaders to discuss traffic flow improvements on Cape Coral Parkway

If you have driven through Cape Coral Parkway, you already know how congested it can get with major backups. On Wednesday, Cape Coral city leaders are talking about how to improve the traffic flow. The idea is to widen the road to six lanes. This will be made by repurposing the parking and retaining the lanes.

SWFLA To Do List: Celebrate Halloween all over Southwest Florida

Cape Coral. Information: 772-5862 or culturalparktheater.com ... animal encounters and more at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Costumes are encouraged. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 26. Free admission for children 12 and younger, $17.95 admission for ...

Jaycee Park closes until 2025 for renovations

Despite heated council meetings and petitions from a small but passionate group, Jaycee Park is officially closed until 2025 for renovations.

Businesses show support for Cape Coral's Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill after fire

A local loss impacted so many here in Southwest Florida, as the Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill caught on fire last week.

Restaurant in Cape Coral helps another in Punta Gorda recover from Milton

Bartenders at the Celtic Ray in Punta Gorda have struggled since Hurricane Milton severely damaged the pub. A pancreatic cancer diagnosis is one of the most dreaded because it carries a very high mortality rate. So, Nice Guys Pizza in Cape Coral invited them to grab a shift at their restaurant, and on Monday night, they made good on the invitation.

Early voting in Florida begins. Here's where you can go in Southwest Florida

Early voting for most Southwest Florida counties begins today. You can find a list of early voting locations here.

SpaceX launch from Florida: Here's what we know ahead of today's Cape Canaveral launch

SpaceX plans to launch a rocket today from Cape Canaveral. Onboard is the latest batch of Starlink internet satellites.

Florida restaurant burns down on day it reopened after hurricane

As employees were closing the Boathouse Tiki Bar and Grill, a fire broke out, according to the Cape Coral Fire Department.

Home Depot in Clearwater sells for $23 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Bradenton apartment project gets $60 million in financing, a Tampa project gets $117 million, and a Naples project gets $1.3 million.

Watch as the Space Coast is poised to break another launch record | From the Editor

Just four years ago, we were celebrating a new launch record on the Space Coast: 30 launches. By last year, we more than doubled that. And this year, we’re poised before Halloween to top 72 and set a brand new launch record – with still two months to go before the end of 2024.

Florida Woman Uses Child to Walk Out of Target With $1,111 in Merchandise

A Florida woman was arrested Thursday after she apparently used a young child to help her steal multiple items from a Cape Coral Target store. Target reported the incident o the Cape Coral Police Department on October 12.

Popular Florida restaurant burns down on day it reopened after hurricane

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WFLA) — A popular restaurant in Cape Coral burned down on the same day it had reopened after Hurricane Milton. The Boathouse Tiki Bar and Grill reopened on Thursday after the storm. On Thursday night, as employees were closing the restaurant, a fire broke out, according to the Cape Coral Fire Department.

Fire breaks out at the Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill at Cape Coral Yacht Club

We have confirmed that The Boathouse in the south Cape is on fire. Multiple crews are on scene to get it under control.

Election 2024 in Lee County, FL: Vote by mail, drop off your ballot, vote early in-person

Voters in Lee County are casting ballots for a variety of races ranging from President of the United States to Florida legislative seats to city council positions in Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers Beach and Fort Myers.

H.S. Football Week 9 - Cape Coral's second half momentum gives Riverdale its first loss of the season

The Raiders and Seahawks have both had solid seasons heading into this week 9 matchup. Riverdale was the last standing undefeated team in Southwest Florida and Cape Coral had won four straight. But one of those streaks had to come to an end.

Cape Coral woman accused of using child to steal over $1K worth of items at Target

A Cape Coral woman has been arrested after allegedly using a child to steal over $1,000 worth of merchandise at a Target.

39th annual Oktoberfest underway in Cape Coral

Oktoberfest is underway, and folks are lining up to get inside and enjoy the festivities. This year's festival has much to offer.

Cape Coral agrees to pay $38 million for land in Charlotte County for water retention

The project will be funded through debt funding that will be repaid by either a utility rate increase or an increase in the monthly irrigation charge.

Cape Coral's Boathouse Restaurant destroyed by fire. What they are saying on social media

The popular Cape Coral restaurant, the Boathouse, was in flames on Oct. 17, only hours after it reopened after Hurricane Milton.

SpaceX stands down from Falcon 9 launch at windy Cape Canaveral; next attempt is Friday

The Space Force's 45th Weather Squadron forecast had only called for 50-50 odds of favorable weather because of wind gusts.

Massive fire engulfs Cape Coral's Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill

Cape Coral's popular Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill had announced it was reopening Thursday after being closed due to Hurricane Milton.

Weekend local calendar of events and activities packed with fun and educational options

Health, Wellness and Heritage on Calle 8 12 to 4 p.m. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage in an impactful event honoring local seniors from Little Havana, Allapatah, the City of Miami, and Sweetwater. The event will feature a delicious lunch,

Cape Coral manager during Ian shares lessons learned about dreaded FEMA rule

If you live in a special flood hazard area and suffered damage during Milton or Helene, the rule prevents you from making improvements to your home if they exceed 50% of your home’s value.

Lee Schools extend school year by 2 days to make up for Hurricane Milton

Starting Monday October 28, that will now be a full day. The next full day will be Monday February 24, followed by March 14, April 28, and May 29. On Thursday the 30th, the school year will be extended by two days. The two days will have early dismissal.

Deputies search for man accused of buying $15K Rolex with fraudulent check

Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers says the man purchased a $15,000 Rolex from a Cape Coral jeweler with a fraudulent check.

Researchers identify dead white shark washed up in Orleans as 'Koala,' necropsy underway

A necropsy was underway Wednesday to determine the animal's cause of death, according to the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy.

Cape Coral opens debris drop-off sites amid Hurricane Milton recovery

The City of Cape Coral announced two debris drop-off sites will open on Wednesday for the next four weeks amid Hurricane Milton recovery.

Cape Coral City Council approves car wash, storage unit code amendments

Cape Coral City Council approved amendments related to codes for car washes and storage facilities within the city.

Lee County's most expensive homes sold: Sanibel house tops September 2024 list

A Sanibel Island home is No. 1 on the list for most expensive single-family property transfers in Lee County from Sept. 1-30, 2024. This home is located at 4461 Waters Edge. It has three bedrooms and four bathrooms. It sold for $5,125,000. The house sold for $4,000,000 in 2013.

Cape Coral family delivers meals to linemen working to restore power

The Crisps family has served over 300 meals since Hurricane Milton with the goal to put a smile on linemen's faces working to restore power.

12-foot gator removed from Cape Coral backyard

A 12-foot alligator has been removed from the backyard of a home in a Cape Coral neighborhood. For the second time in two years, students in Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach headed to a different school Wednesday morning because of the damage left by a hurricane.

Cape Coral officials warn residents to remove storm shutters as the storm has passed

The Cape Coral Fire Department is urging residents to keep their loved ones safe by removing the shutters as they create a fire safety risk. They add that for each occupied room, you should have at least two ways out.

After 3 hurricanes, a former Ohio family is done with Florida

In 2022 the Dawsons moved to Florida, but after 3 major hurricanes, they are planning to move back to Ohio. CAPE CORAL, Fla. — It was something that most people dream of doing for years. The kids graduate high school, move out of the house, and the parents are free to head south for a daily dose of "fun in the sun" by moving to Florida .

Need work done on your home? Cape Coral is reminding residents to pull permits

Do you need work done on your home due to storm damage? The city of Cape Coral is reminding residents to pull permits for any work done for damage caused by Hurricane Helene and/or Hurricane Milton.

Best things to do this weekend in Fort Myers, Cape Coral: Oktoberfest, Halloween events

Here are five fun things to do this weekend and beyond, including the new Florida Horror-Fest and Cape Coral's annual Oktoberfest. Plus we look at what's ahead in the coming weeks: Lab Theater's "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors," the new SUGA Reggae Fest and ...