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EHL Touch a Truck returns to the South Cape

An annual event that raises funds for a genetic disorder while giving children a chance to play with real, full-sized “toys” returns to Cape Coral this weekend. The eighth annual EHL Touch A Truck takes place this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Lafayette Street in the South Cape where ...

33 local students recognized as new Carson Scholars

The School District of Lee County this week announced that 33 students have been named 2026 Carson Scholars, each earning a $1,000 college scholarship in recognition of their academic excellence and dedication to serving others. An additional 92 Lee County students have earned recognition as ...

15th annual BBQ, Bands & Brew Lee BIA fundraiser set for Sunday

Those looking for a fun Saturday afternoon filled with good eats, live music, and adult beverages, all while raising money to support those in the community, can find it all and more at an annual event returning this weekend. On March 28 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Caloosa Sound Convention ...

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Wilson Pigott Bridge to temporarily close in mid-April for deck replacement

Motorists who travel across the Wilson Pigott Bridge should prepare for a temporary full closure in mid-April to allow crews to install a new grid deck which will be delivered on-site the week of April 6. Once materials arrive, crews will begin preparing for installation. The bridge is ...

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North Fort Myers man, two children, killed in crash on I-75

A fatal crash on Interstate 75 on Friday resulted in three deaths, including two children. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash took place just before 6 p.m. on Friday near the Bayshore exit in Charlotte County at Mile Marker 153. FHP officials said a Jeep Wrangler was ...

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Cape Coral rally part of nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests Saturday

Joining efforts across the country, No Kings rallies took place throughout Lee County Saturday, including one in Cape Coral. No Kings Cape Coral was a volunteer-organized event, with participants lining the 2500 block of Santa Barbara Boulevard, carrying homemade signs for a peaceful protest ...

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Prep Sports Report 3-27-26

Thursday TRACK AND FIELD North Port Invitational  GIRLS Team: North Port 131, Lemon Bay 117, Oasis 94, South Fort Myers 62, Fort Myers 56, Ida Baker 48, Port Charlotte 44, Imagine School 36, Sarasota 33, Bayshore 30, St. Petersburg Catholic 25, East Lee County 11, Cypress Lake 6. 4x800 ...

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