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Closure of SWFL Military Museum announced on social media

A long-standing harborer of veteran memorabilia, history, and more with ties to Cape Coral recently announced it has officially closed its doors. In a social media post, the Southwest Florida Military Museum, formerly located in the South Cape and most recently in the Edison Mall in Fort ...

Cape Council supports higher rental registration fees

The owners of annual rentals in Cape Coral may see their registration fee with the city go from a one-time $35 to an annual levy, while those who rent their properties short-term may pay 10 times as much. Cape Coral City Council supported leaving the $35 registration fee for annual rentals at ...

Daytime lane closures at State Road 739 over the Edison Bridge

Motorists should expect daytime lane closures on northbound SR 739 over the Edison Bridge between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. beginning today, Aug. 11. Work is anticipated to last approximately two weeks. Crews will be performing maintenance work. Motorists should be cautious and expect delays when ...

DOGE correspondence available on CapeCoral.gov

Correspondence between the city of Cape Coral and the Department of Governmental and Operational Efficiency (DOGE) is now available to the public on CapeCoral.gov. "This new online resource supports transparency and open government by providing residents and stakeholders with access to DOGE's ...

Lee schools welcome students

Monday morning, as most Lee County schools kicked off the 2025-26 school year, a line of eager students and parents snaked around Trafalgar Elementary School at 1850 S.W. 20th Ave. Older brothers held the hands of younger sisters, and cousins greeted one another enthusiastically as – one by ...