FEMA decision on flooding insurance ratings expected this week

July 16, 2024

The city of Cape Coral received correspondence from FEMA that the agency is still working on its final decision regarding the Community Rating System retrograde. Last week, City Manager Mike Ilczyszyn said he received correspondence from FEMA Region IV Administrator Robert Samaan that he expected to have a decision on the retrograde of the city's rating by this week in an email to city staff. “I know we had previously indicated that we would have a determination on or around the 10th of July. Since it is the 10th today, I wanted to update you that we are still working through that ...

Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor’s appointment

July 15, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump in Florida dismissed the prosecution on Monday, siding with defense lawyers who said the special counsel who filed the charges was illegally appointed by the Justice ...

Associated Press: UPDATE: Trump is fine after shooting at rally, campaign says. Prosecutor says gunman and 1 attendee are dead

July 13, 2024

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump’s campaign said in a statement that the former president was “fine” after a shooting at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A local prosecutor says the suspected gunman and at least one attendee are dead. “President Trump thanks law enforcement and ...

Shooting at Trump rally being investigated as assassination attempt

July 13, 2024

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump appeared to be the target of an assassination attempt as he spoke during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, law enforcement officials said. The former president, his ear covered in blood, was quickly pulled away by Secret Service agents and his campaign said ...

FDOT alerts drivers about SR 82 eastbound and westbound lane closures Friday

July 11, 2024

The Florida Department of Transportation, District One, has announced the upcoming lane closures on State Route 82 in Lee County. Both eastbound and westbound lanes of SR 82, between Shawnee Road and Sunshine Boulevard, will experience lane closures Friday, July 12, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Crews will be performing asphalt repairs. A police officer will be present to ensure both motorist and crew safety. Motorists should use caution as crews work on the roadway.

Traffic Advisory: Sanibel

July 10, 2024

As of 10:53 this morning, a single-vehicle crash on Sanibel Captiva Road near Blind Pass Beach is causing delays which are expected to continue until cleared. There is one lane open at the scene and Sanibel Police and LCSO are directing traffic. Drivers are urged to use caution if traveling in the area. Source: City of Sanibel