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Four arrested after CCPD investigates drug activity near daycare

Four individuals were arrested Wednesday on multiple drug charges after Cape Coral police received complaints of drug activity near a daycare and other businesses. The Cape Coral Police Department’s Narcotics Unit opened an investigation related to a home at 1343 S.E. 16th Place after ...

Trump found guilty on all counts

Former President Donald J. Trump has been found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records, each a first degree felony. The jury delivered its verdict in a Manhattan court Thursday afternoon. Trump, who said he is innocent, called the proceedings “a rigged, disgraceful trial” when talking to reporters following the verdict. “I’m a very innocent man,” he said. “This was done by the Biden administration in order to hurt or wound a political opponent. “We’ll fight until the end.” The trial began in mid-April, marking the first time in history a former ...

Voting underway for Breeze Readers’ Choice Athlete of the Year

It’s been quite a year for high school athletics in the Cape Coral Breeze coverage area during the 2023-2024 high school season. The Breeze will be recognizing its Athletes of the Week at the Breakfast of Champions event Saturday, June 1, at Vineyard Community Church. There, each Breeze selected Athlete of the Week for the entire year will be honored. Additional awards will be given for male and female Athlete of the Year, Coach of the Year, and team of the Year. There is also a Readers’ Choice Athlete of the Year, with 11 nominees to choose from the Breeze list of this year's ...

Multi-vehicle crash reported on Sanibel Causeway

9:06 a.m. update: Both lanes on the Sanibel Causeway "B" span are now clear. However, expect heavy traffic and significant delays while traffic normalizes. Sanibel Police Chief Bill Dalton urges everyone to "be patient" as safety is our priority. Please follow law enforcement directions and consider avoiding the area to reduce congestion. Original post: A multi-vehicle crash on the Sanibel Causeway "B" span reported at 8:14 a.m. has blocked incoming traffic to the island. Law enforcement and fire personnel were en route. Officials say to expect heavy traffic and significant ...

Voting begins for Breeze Athlete of the Month for May

Voting for the Cape Coral Breeze Athlete of the Month for May is now open. There were several top performances from student-athletes in The Breeze coverage area as the spring seasons wind down and now it’s up to readers to decide who will earn top honors for the month. Nominees for May include: • Mikayla Nieves, senior, Ida Baker Bulldogs: The Bulldogs’ offensive leader in nearly every category this year helped her team pick up three wins during her nomination week with great performances at the plate. Nieves went 7-for-10, collecting six RBI, blasting a home run, ...

Verot’s De Lisle wins 1600 Class 2A state championship

Thursday TRACK AND FIELD Mackenzie De Lisle of Bishop Verot won the FHSAA Class 2A championship in the 1600 meters Thursday in Jacksonville. Her winning time of 4:59.82 was more than a second faster than the next-best competitor. De Lisle also finished fourth in the 3200 meters. Jazlyn ...