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Cape voters to decide three proposed charter amendments

Three proposed City Charter Amendments will come before voters in the Aug. 18 Primary Election – election of Cape Coral City Council's mayor pro tem; a new residency requirement for council members and mayor; and proof of residency for candidates eligible to hold office. The first addresses ...

Aug. 18 Primary features two universal elections

Primary day this Tuesday will be a lot more than just primaries for Fort Myers Beach voters. In two countywide races open to all registered voters regardless of party, Fort Myers Beach residents will have a chance to have their say on a Lee County Board of County Commissioners seat and the ...

Northbound lane closures continue on Business U.S. 41 over the Edison Bridge

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – A double‑lane closure is currently in effect on the northbound inside lanes and shoulder of the Edison Bridge to allow crews to maintain bridge joints, according to a release from the Florida Department of Transportation. Upon completion of work in the inside lanes and ...

Ribbon-cutting for Festival Park set for Friday

The long-awaited opening of Festival Park is set for Friday. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new multi-million dollar city facility will take place at 9 a.m. on Aug. 14 on the park grounds at 1030 N.W. 28th St. The public is invited to attend. Festival Park features multi-use sports ...

Early voting continues through Saturday

Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election is under way throughout Lee County. Registered voters began casting their ballots at a myriad of sites on Aug. 8, with the early voting period for the Aug. 18 Primary running through Saturday, Aug. 15. As of Tuesday evening, there have been 66,951 ...