Neighbors rescue family on runaway boat in Cape Coral canal

Two women used quick thinking to make a tough rescue, saving lives. A fun day out on the water in Cape Coral quickly turned into a rescue mission for Jessica Ralston and her friend. “My girlfriend and I came in from a day of fishing,” Ralston said. “We noticed that there was a boat just […]

City of Cape Coral hopeful grant could lead to better internet service

The internet service in parts of northwest Cape Coral is so frustrating that some people can’t log in. But now, the city is working on a solution after numerous complaints from homeowners about shoddy internet service north of Pine Island Road. “I know that’s where the biggest need is at this time but just to […]

Removal of invasive tree species in Cape Coral could prove to be costly

Invasive trees in Southwest Florida are being removed, but at what price? It is costly, but experts say the removal of these trees is important. Mike McGowan says the Brazilian peppertree growing in the empty lot next-door to his home used to be tiny. But in the last 20 years, it has grown significantly. “It’s […]

Fort Myers man arrested for social media threat against kids

A Fort Myers man is under investigation for using social media to make a threat against children. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office believes Boyd Guard was upset about masks. Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno says Guard has been arrested and says he did make threats. There are deputies investigating Boyd, 68, and there’s a possibility […]

Cape Coral crews work to prepare for possible flooding from Fred

The countdown is on for City of Cape Coral crews as they brace for a lot of rain this weekend. One by one, crews removed grates from the weir off Chiquita Boulevard. They also cleared all the debris so any excess water can drain as fast as possible. On Thursday, the water was flowing smoothly. […]

Lee County, Cape Coral prepares for possible storm

Days of heavy afternoon rains are creating a mess for neighbors in Cape Coral and there could be more trouble on the way with Tropical Storm Fred looming. Neighbors in the 100 block of Tropicana Parkway are worried about future flooding. They remember during Elsa, a month ago, water nearly reaching their knees. In some cases, […]

Cape Coral hosts forum to discuss city’s vision plan

What will the City of Cape Coral look like in the next 20, 25 or even 30 years? That’s what city leaders are hoping to decide. They hosted a meeting Tuesday for the Cape Coral vision plan which will help guide the city for decades. Cape Coral residents said their priorities are education, jobs, the […]

Cape Coral opposes Army Corps of Engineers plan for Lake O discharges

The City of Cape Coral is adding its voice to the opposition the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers faces in their current preferred plan for Lake Okeechobee discharges in the future. In a letter dated Aug. 5, Cape Coral Mayor John Gunter writes Plan CC “sends all regulatory discharges toward the Caloosahatchee River and estuary” […]

Senior living facility in south Fort Myers goes on lockdown due to COVID-19

The Brookdale Senior Living facility in the Cypress Lake area of south Fort Myers is on lockdown Thursday, and it’s not allowing visitors or accepting new residents because of the coronavirus. The senior facility confirmed more than one member of the community tested positive for COVID-19. We spoke to a woman who was visiting a […]

New technology keeping your kids safe in Lee County schools

New technology inside Lee County’s public schools this year will help keep your kids safe with the push of a button. The District has installed panic alarms in all schools. The purpose? Faster response times in the case of an emergency. Each teacher and staff member will wear a badge, and when they click it, […]