Cape Coral

Producing Artistic Director Joe Simonelli has announced the closing of Cape Café Dessert Theatre in Cape Coral. Citing sparse ticket sales, the theater will close permanently as of January 1.

Cape Coral Fire Department issues caution about preventable fires during the holiday season.

Road closures will be in place for the City of Cape Coral's Veterans Day Parade from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 8.

High school coach resigns over alleged sexual activity with a parent on campus. Some parents want him reinstated.

Free or low-cost mammograms are available Friday for women who qualify.

A new facility is set to open in Lee County, dedicated to supporting children in the foster care system.

The Lee County School District hosted a series of town hall meetings with all board members last year. This year, the district has renamed the events “Conversations That Count,” with one meeting scheduled each month, each featuring a different board member.

Ecological Laboratories Inc. in Cape Coral, went from microscopic status to statewide success, making Florida’s Top 10 Manufacturing Employers list for 2025. FloridaMakes, a statewide partnership, selects 10 manufacturing employers that create thriving workplaces with connected cultures and abundant growth opportunities.

Cape Coral's solid waste contractor, Waste Pro, is making changes to residential trash, recycling, and yard waste collection schedules, starting Monday, October 20.

Nearly $6.5 million in Tourist Development Tax revenue is being used to authorize work and reimburse expenses for a number of agreements across the county.Commissioners also voted to leverage additional drone technology to enhance efforts to ensure public safety by approving the purchase of four autonomous drones to be based across Lee County.