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Living on the Edge: Voices from Cape Coral about Growth, Nature, and What We Cherish
Weather, Water, and the Ways We Live in Cape Coral
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Cape Coral’s Rapid Growth Sparks Community Concerns
Residents express worries over rapid development's impact on wildlife, infrastructure, and city charm.
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Cape Coral’s Tech Scene: Local Startups Driving Innovation
Explore how Cape Coral's tech startups are shaping the local economy and community through innovative solutions and services.
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Upcoming Events in Cape Coral: July 10 and Beyond
Discover the latest happenings in Cape Coral, including art exhibitions, paint nights, and community gatherings.
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NAPLES DAILY NEWSLisa Cohen-Adkinson, Cape Coral mayor candidate, on the city's top issues
The News-Press asked Lisa Cohen-Adkinson, one of six candidates running for Cape Coral mayor, about the city's most pressing issues.
NEWS-PRESSCape Coral pizza joint, Estero winery among SW Florida closings
Foodie news: In the last few weeks, four SW Florida businesses – including a winery in Estero and a Cape Coral pizza…
WATTS UP WITH THATFalse, Yahoo News, Cape Coral Isn’t Sinking
The long-term rise is steady and gradual—not accelerating catastrophically, and less than a third of 3.6-foot projection that Climate Central is lying…
NEWSERWho Wants to Give Birth in a Hurricane? No One, but She Did
Amid the nightmarish news out of Florida in the wake of Ian, a bright spot comes via a 10-pound, 6-ounce package delivered…
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Cape Coral police shoot armed man in Northeast Cape Coral, chief says
Cape Coral police and Lee County deputies are investigating a scene in a northeast neighborhood of the city.
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Cape Coral music venue sold to ex-symphony CEO: What she plans
One of South Cape's most popular concert venues has a new owner, and it's a familiar face to local music lovers. Here…
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Florida election thrashing for the history books. Collapse and fallout
'HIs ego exploded.' How a walloping that stunned critics reshapes Cape Coral future in Southwest Florida's Lee County. Blunt verdict for Mayor…
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Events
Cape Coral’s Rapid Growth Sparks Community Concerns
Residents express worries over rapid development's impact on wildlife, infrastructure, and city charm.
AUG3
Events
Cape Coral’s Tech Scene: Local Startups Driving Innovation
Explore how Cape Coral's tech startups are shaping the local economy and community through innovative solutions and services.
JUL10
Events
Upcoming Events in Cape Coral: July 10 and Beyond
Discover the latest happenings in Cape Coral, including art exhibitions, paint nights, and community gatherings.
AUG4
NAPLES DAILY NEWS
Cape Coral mayoral candidate Richard Erickson tackles top issues
The News-Press asked Richard Erickson, candidate for Cape Coral mayor, about the SW Florida city's most pressing issues. Here's what…
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NEWS-PRESS
Archives: Fort Myers, Cape Coral and the Great Mosquito Plague of 1962
The headline in the Fort Myers News-Press, June 7, 1962: “Mosquito infestation blamed on dredging at Cape Coral.”
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Couple Found ‘Holding Hands’ After Fatal Car Crash
A couple were among three people who died in a multi-vehicle car crash in Cape Coral, Fla., on Oct. 20,…
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NEWS-PRESS
Your guide to the 2025 FHSAA, SSAA season
From preseason to state title games for Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples area football teams, find The News-Press and Naples…