‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Food Drive | Events
The National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returns Saturday, May 9, giving Southwest…
Eagle marks 50 years of covering island news
On April 21, 1976, the Pine Island Eagle published its first newspaper edition, which means the island paper…
Teacher arrested after being accused of inappropriate conduct toward student also facing disciplinary proceedings
The School District of Lee County is initiating a formal disciplinary proceeding for an Ida S. Baker High…
Florida’s redistricting gamble – Cape Coral Breeze
To the editor: On Wednesday, April 29, the Florida Legislature passed a redistricting plan along partisan lines, creating…
APPLES Mentor of the Year
The School District of Lee County is proud to congratulate Catherine Griffin for being named the 2026 APPLES…
Unhappy? Blame the party in control
To the editor: About 10 years ago then-candidate Trump proclaimed he could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue and…
Cape Coral Parkway expansion work to begin
Motorists traveling Cape Coral Parkway can expect lane closures starting next week. The city will begin a six-lane…
Florida trooper makes wet rescue of dog from Cape Coral canal
A Florida trooper braved a canal to rescue a lost dog, temporarily named K9 Valor, and ensured its…
City sets Grand Reopening Celebration for Jaycee Park on Saturday
The ribbon-cutting for Jaycee Park will take place at 10 a.m. today with a movie in the park…
City to look to a ‘plan B’ for rowers
As of Wednesday’s Cape Coral City Council meeting, the Cape Coral Rowing Club’s new home will not be…
Guest Commentary | Lee County is not alone
Across Florida, school districts are confronting a new financial reality-one that requires difficult but necessary decisions to right-size…
Council approves borrowing up to $100 million for utility expansion
Cape Coral City Council approved the issuance of up to $100 million in water and sewer bonds Wednesday.…