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Challenger Middle School was target of ‘swatting’ threats

Extra law enforcement will be on the campus at Challenger Middle School on Friday in the wake of a pair on swatting calls. The Lee County School District sent an email to parents this morning to let families know that the threats were determined to be robo-calls from out of state and there is no credible threat to students or staff. The school will operate on its usual schedule. The district message reads: "Good Morning, I am writing to provide an update on yesterday's incident and inform you of additional precautionary measures today. "Yesterday's false emergency call was ...

Developers share vision for Seven Islands

Developers of what will become the Gulf Gateway Resort & Marina Village are gearing up for site work to begin for Seven Islands. The $1 billion multi-use project green-lighted by the Cape Coral City Council this week after years of planning will feature condominiums, apartments, hotel, ...

First budget workshop set for Thursday & Friday

Cape Coral City Council’s two-day budget workshop will begin Thursday with a budget kickoff in Council Chambers. The winter workshop kicks off the budget season for 2027 giving the public an opportunity to provide input, as well as council members. Topics to be discussed on Thursday, Jan. ...

Former Shell Factory property in North Fort Myers sold for $3.9 million

The site that for decades was home to the iconic tourism destination, Shell Factory and Nature Park, has sold for just shy of $4 million. Gary Tasman, CEO and principal broker; Lane Boy, executive director; and Shawn Stoneburner, senior director, of Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial ...