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School district, UF partner in dual enrollment program

An agreement between the School District of Lee County and the University of Florida will give high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to take part in dual-enrollment courses this fall. “No one in Southwest Florida is doing what the School District of Lee County is doing for ...

Cape Coral to ‘Raise the Flag’ for America 250 on July 4th

The city of Cape Coral will officially “Raise the Flag” at a ceremony to be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, at Bernice Braden Park. The event will celebrate the completion of the city’s community-funded effort to build the tallest free‑standing American flagpole in Florida. The ...

City to get standing seat on Lee County Tourist Development Council

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a local bill which will change the makeup of the Lee County Tourist Development Council and its voting members. The bill, which was introduced by State Rep. Mike Giallombardo (R-79), will increase the number of seats from nine to 11, while changing the way two of ...

Animals to star in community donation drive

An event that promises fun while supporting local animal rescues, small businesses, and the local community takes place this Saturday in Cape Coral.  From noon to 3 p.m. at Cape Coral Mattress, the Cape Coral Community Event & Donation Drive invites out families for a free afternoon, along ...

Cape Coral Caring Center growing to meet needs

It’s been a busy past few months for the Cape Coral Caring Center.  For the entity that helps feed those in need throughout the Cape, the work never stops.  From making improvements to its exiting facility, spreading its reach, bolstering a summer program for kids, receiving unexpected ...