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Act of terrorism hits close to home

What’s being called an “act of terrorism” in New Orleans during a New Year’s celebration turned deadly saw 15 killed and 35 injured, with two teens from Fort Myers among those harmed. Elle Eisele and Steele Idelson, both 19 and 2023 graduates of Canterbury School in Fort Myers, were ...

Aquifer water levels near record lows

With a key source of drinking water — the only source for many homes on wells — dwindling toward record lows, Cape Coral residents are again urged to conserve the resource. The Mid Hawthorne Aquifer, the primary water source for the northern section of Cape Coral, continues to experience ...

Permit application submitted for Seven Islands

A “destination development” more than 10 years in the making saw a major step taken earlier this month. The city of Cape Coral has submitted a permit application to the Army Corps of Engineers pursuant to the Clean Water Act in relation to the 48-acre Seven Islands site off Old Burnt ...

Update: Lane Closures on Cape Coral Parkway

Two eastbound lanes (outside and middle) of Cape Coral Parkway between Skyline Boulevard and 627 Cape Coral Parkway W. will be closed on Dec. 20, starting at 6 a.m. for milling and resurfacing. The lanes, which are currently open, are expected to reopen before the evening commute. Motorists may experience minor delays and are encouraged to follow posted detour signs, City of Cape Coral officials said. Source: city of Cape Coral

Installation of School Zone speed cameras under way in Cape Coral

The city of Cape Coral is installing speed detection cameras in school zones throughout the city. The RedSpeed Photo Enforcement Systems are being installed in 16 zones with activation anticipated in January, barring unforeseen circumstances, officials said Tuesday. School zone speed cameras will be installed at the following locations: • Diplomat Elementary/Middle School • Mariner Middle School • Trafalgar Elementary School • Trafalgar Middle School • Cape Elementary School – Zones 1 and 2 • Patriot Elementary School • Cape Coral Christian ...

Eaglet hatchlings heat up views on SWFL Eagle Cam

Southwest Florida’s most famous eagle pair are parents once again. M15 and F23 saw their two eggs hatch over the weekend. The first egg was laid on Nov. 8 at 2:38 p.m. and E24 hatched on Saturday at 4:01 p.m. Meanwhile, the second egg was laid on Nov. 11 at 6:15 p.m. and E25 hatched ...