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Score: Lake Kennedy Racquet Center opens as host site for statewide tournament

Not only is Cape Coral’s newest state-of-the-art pickleball and tennis facility now open to the public, but it's playing host to a state-wide tournament bringing hundreds to the region to experience the new grounds. Lake Kennedy Racquet Center opened Wednesday for members and non-members ...

Wilson sentenced to death in Cape Coral murders

Wade Wilson, a Fort Myers man who was found guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of two Cape Coral women in 2019, was sentenced to death Tuesday afternoon. The decision was read in a Fort Myers courtroom at 4:30 p.m. The sentencing follows a June 26 recommendation for the death penalty ...

Cape Council eyes ‘rollback’ rate for property tax levy

Cape Coral City Council may opt to approve the "rollback" rate for property taxes, essentially leaving revenues from that source flat. After hearing how using the lower rate would affect the city's working budget for the new fiscal year, multiple members of Council said at Tuesday's workshop ...

Cape Coral gets state permit for removal of the Chiquita Boat Lock

As of Monday, the city of Cape Coral can move forward with the removal of the Chiquita Boat Lock, as it received an Environmental Resource Permit for the South Spreader Waterway Enhancement Project from the Florida Department of Environment Protection. Councilmember Dan Sheppard said it’s a ...

Vote on Jaycee Park concept plan, P3 proposal, expected Wednesday

JAYCEE PARK FINAL CONCEPT P3 PROPOSED AGREEMENTS The final concept for Jaycee Park, which includes a public-private partnership proposal, will come before Cape Coral City Council Wednesday. Modifications to the P3 have come from recurring comments from citizens. Areas of concern include ...

Election Day for the 2024 Primary Election is Tuesday

Lee County Supervisor of Elections Tommy Doyle reminds voters that tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 20, is Election Day for the 2024 Primary Election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and voters must be in line before 7 p.m. to vote. On Election Day, voters must vote in their assigned ...

Major roadway milling, resurfacing work, begins Monday

Crews will begin preliminary milling and resurfacing work in Cape Coral on Monday, Aug. 19, for the FY 24 Major Roads contract. The initial phase includes 24-hour lane closures along Cape Coral Parkway, with the affected lanes changing daily to accommodate the ongoing work. Milling and ...