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JP Sports Collectibles to host Free Comic Book Day

Southwest Floridians can spring into action this weekend, as a Cape Coral store that offers all things hobby-related is taking part in a national initiative and giving away free comic books. JP Sports Collectibles in the Cape once again will take part in Free Comic Book Day this Saturday, ...

Earlier Waste Pro summer pickup time in effect Friday

Residential waste collection will begin at 5 a.m. from May 1 through Sept. 30 each year to help combat the summer heat. Each residence is provided a tan bin for household waste and a green bin for recyclables; both bins remain City property and must stay with the home. Residents should ...

Cape Coral Rowing Club duo brings home the gold at state championship

Two members of the Cape Coral Rowing Club took the gold at the Florida Scholastic Rowing Association's annual Sweep State Championship Regatta held Saturday and Sunday at Nathan Benderson Park. The two, Sofia Mayus and Brooke Bunch, competed in the Women's Pair event in Sarasota ...

FEMA OKs funds for city hall, EOC hurricane upgrades

The city of Cape Coral will get $10.5 million to provide wind protection and backup power to the city hall building and to design a hurricane safe room for the emergency operations center. Ryan Lamb, Emergency Management director, said the allocation is one of 16 hazard mitigation grant ...

Nearly 800 attend annual Pioneer Picnic

Remember when Palm Beach Boulevard was a two-lane road and Daniels Parkway didn’t exist? Remember Alva High School and when the Edison Mall was a heralded game changer? Those who attended the 77th annual Pioneer Picnic in the Tinsley Pavilion at Mike Greenwell Regional Park do. Saturday, ...