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Early forecast predicts 4-7 hurricanes this season

While the official start to the Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t start until June 1, top forecasters have already released their predictions for the upcoming season.  According to AccuWeather, the 2026 season is expected to fall below the 10-year average for both total storms and ...

Three proposed city charter changes to be placed on Primary ballot

Cape Coral voters decide three proposed city charter amendments in the Aug. 18 Primary – mayor pro tem, eligibility and proof of residency. Cape Coral City Council moved all three forward Wednesday. The referendum related to the position of mayor pro tem is mostly a housekeeping measure, ...

City announces no-cost home repair initiative

The city of Cape Coral is working with Rebuilding Together Greater Florida to provide no-cost home repairs for income-eligible homeowners, helping ensure safe, stable housing in the community. "Services may include essential repairs, accessibility upgrades, and roofing, plumbing, and ...

Cape’s Minto falls one point shy in NCAA final

For Cape Coral’s Christopher Minto, there’s still one hill to climb and one point to overcome. Minto, a Mariner High grad and now sophomore at the University of Nebraska, fell to undefeated Penn State senior Levi Haines, 2-1, in the 174-pound final Saturday evening at the NCAA Wrestling Championships in Cleveland. Each wrestler scored one escape point in the match and the difference was a second-period stalling call on Minto. Minto’s runnerup finish this year improves upon his fourth-place finish last year at 165 and sets him up as a likely favorite to win a title in 2027. He ...