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Cape man faces manslaughter charge in connection with brother’s death

An out-of-state traffic stop has led to the arrest of a Cape Coral man sought as a person of interest in the death of his brother. John William Tolbert, 58, was arrested in West Moreland County, Pennsylvania, officials said. According to Cape Coral Police Department officials, Tolbert was ...

LPN-RN Pathway offers opportunity to upgrade nursing degree

Students now have the opportunity to stack their credentials at Fort Myers Technical College, an LPN-RN Pathway, a first in Florida. Fort Myers Technical Director John Roszell said Fort Myers Technical College Nursing Instructor Mary Anne Enns was the brainchild behind the pathway program. “We are fortunate enough to have her on board to make it happen,” he said. Enns said she was frustrated with the fact that technical colleges did not allow RN programs. She said she was told years ago that if you can’t do it, if you could, how would you do it. From there she designed a ...

Teen facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing car, fleeing from police

A 13-year-old Cape resident has been arrested on multiple charges including aggravated fleeing and eluding, grand theft auto and resisting officers without violence in an incident in which he stole a car and fled from police. According to the Cape Coral Police Department report, on Saturday, April 27, at around 9:23 a.m., officers were called to the 1300 block of Everest Parkway. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office requested Cape Coral Police attempt to locate the teen, who was reported missing in their jurisdiction and had possibly stolen a vehicle. Officers made contact with the ...

Daybreak Market and 76 Gas Station in Fort Myers to hold grand opening Saturday

The newest Daybreak Market and 76 Gas Station in Florida is hosting its Grand Opening Saturday, April 27, at the location on 2230 Champion Ring Road in Fort Myers beginning at 8:30 a.m. with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Greater Chamber of Fort Myers. Then, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the station will offer $1.76 per gallon regular unleaded fuel to all customers who show proof of Fuel Forward App download. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $0.76 food and drink specials will be offered by Daybreak Market, along with face painting, music by BoomNUrLife Entertainment, product giveaways, a ...

City faces second lawsuit on meeting ban policy

The city of Cape Coral is now facing a second lawsuit challenging a policy that allows the Cape Coral City Council to impose attendance bans on those accused of violating its rules of decorum. Saying the bans are unconstitutional, Michael Thompson, chairman of the LeeGOP Executive Committee, ...