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Proposed land-use change for property in northeast Cape Coral to bring new commercial development
The Cape Coral Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval Wednesday for a city-initiated small-scale future land-use amendment for 140 properties along Diplomat Parkway East totaling about 14.6 acres. The proposed change is from a future land use of multifamily to commercial/professional, which would create consistency with the current commercial zoning of the combined parcels and […]

Lee County Tax Collector plans new office for Miromar Outlets in Estero
With thousands of new homes off Corkscrew Road planned or already built, the Lee County Tax Collector needed more office space to accommodate the growing tax base. Entering 2024, it will get just that. About 10,500 square feet of empty storefronts at the southwest corner of Miromar Outlets in Estero will be converted into a […]

New gateway planned for downtown Fort Myers
Downtown Fort Myers is getting a new gateway.

Florida residents make evacuation plan for upcoming hurricane season
Officials and people want to make sure they have an evacuation plan if anything like Hurricane Ian ever happens again.
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Naples ranks as 37th most expensive place to raise kids, study shows
A new study shows parts of southwest Florida are among the most expensive places to raise kids. And right now, with it being summer, those costs could easily creep up.

2 suspects charged with murder for body found by Palm Fronds
A man’s body was dumped by Palm Fronds. The state attorney said Andrew Smith and Melissa Dymond-Demetrowitz conspired to kill Armstrong.

Firefighter given award for saving drowning driver in submerged car
A car submerged in a canal. The driver, trapped inside, and drowning. That’s when a firefighter swam out and pulled the driver to safety.

Trump says he’s been indicted in classified documents investigation
Donald Trump said he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, igniting a federal prosecution.