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CCPD: Burglaries, break-ins drop

Vehicle burglaries and break-ins are down significantly this summer from last year. Cape Coral police officials shared today statistics that show the drop. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, there were 95 incidents from July 1 to July 31 of 2025. This year, thus far (July 1 to ...

Home 'a total loss' following fire

An early morning fire caused serious damage to a Cape Coral home Tuesday morning. Cape Coral Fire Department firefighters responded to the 4:15 a.m. call in the 2200 block of SE 15th Street. Arriving crews found flames coming through the roof of the home. Two adults, two children, and a ...

The OMH Mahjong Social to be held July 19

Community members will gather Sunday, July 19, for The OMH Mahjong Social, a stylish morning of mahjong, connection, and philanthropy benefiting Our Mother’s Home of Southwest Florida. Held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Vybe in Fort Myers, the event will feature mahjong play, light bites and ...

Cape Coral to consider establishment of two development districts

Cape Coral City Council is expected to vote on a resolution accepting a $6.5 million grant for the North 1 UEP East Reclaimed Water Expansion Wednesday. Resolution 172-26 is part of the city’s consent agenda, meaning there will be no council discussion unless a member of the elected board ...

Budget workshop set for Wednesday

Cape Coral City Council will be asked to provide decisions on proposed program modifications and funding options at a budget presentation Wednesday. The presentation will include a look at three funding sources — the millage rate, the fire service assessment recapture rate and the city’s ...