For the second consecutive year, the city of Cape Coral will celebrate Flag Day and offer residents a way to properly dispose of damaged flags. The event takes place June 14 at Cape Coral City Hall starting at 9 a.m. The event is free and open to the public as city leaders will pay homage to ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously preserved access to a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last year, in the court’s first abortion decision since conservative justices overturned Roe v. Wade two years ago. The nine ...
The Florida Department of Transportation District One reminds the public of the upcoming reconstruction of the Little Pine Island Bridge in Matlacha. The bridge will be reduced to one lane during the nighttime/overnight hours of Monday, June 17, as a part of the Phase I construction plan. Phase I construction activities are targeted to last eight months. Please note the work schedule is subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, officials said. For the most current project details, including construction schedule and phasing, visit the SWFL Roads project ...
The burn ban that went into effect June 4 for all of unincorporated Lee County and its municipalities has expired. According to the Lee County officials, the ban was allowed to expire at 12 a.m. today because rainfall has reduced the risk of wildfires. The county’s ordinance banned “outdoor burning ignition sources,” including campfires, bonfires and trash burning. Grills for food and backyard fire rings were not included. To receive updates from Lee County Government, sign up for the newsletter here: www.leegov.com/resources/newsletters.
A plan to bring a $40 million YMCA complex to Cape Coral moved forward Thursday. Cape Coral City Council unanimously agreed to enter into a memorandum of understanding with YMCA of Southwest Florida, Inc. to bring a competitive-sized pool, gyms and other amenities to Lake Meade Park in the ...
Lee County Solid Waste’s Topaz Court Annex, where residents drop off items such as unused paint and other household chemical waste, will be temporarily closed this afternoon and Thursday, June 6. Residents are asked to hold onto their items and check back at www.leegov.com/solidwaste or on Lee County social media for a reopening update. The site may reopen Friday. Signs also are posted at the south Fort Myers location. To learn more about household chemical waste and how to properly dispose of ignitable, corrosive, reactive or toxic materials, visit ...
