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Midpoint Madness Veterans Day 5K to close Midpoint Bridge Wednesday night

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The Midpoint Madness Veterans Day 5K will take place Wednesday night in Fort Myers, featuring a run and walk to honor the brave men and women who served the country. The event will include pre- and post-race activities at Royal Palm Square, located near the...

Fort Myers, FL · 22h
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'The Big Shred' is back: Free document shredding event returns to Lee County

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Lee County Clerk of Court and Comptroller’s office will host The Big Shred, a free community shredding event, on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Lee County Elections Center, located at 13180 South Cleveland Ave in Fort Myers. Kevin...

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City Manager Jerome Fletcher confirms he's leaving North Port job

NORTH PORT — After five years, City Manager Jerome Fletcher says he will leave the city of North Port.

North Port, FL · 1d

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SWFL families face some of the highest health insurance prices ever seen

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)- Families in Southwest Florida who rely on Affordable Care Act marketplace plans are facing steep 2027 premium increases. COVID-era enhanced federal subsidies are no longer being extended, meaning families are left footing a much bigger bill. Tyler McClosky, owner of Rocket Health, helps Southwest Florida residents navigate health insurance options.

Desoto County, FL · 18h
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North Port Buyers Face Fewer Available Homes and Less Fresh Supply

North Port buyers found slim pickings as available homes and fresh listings both pulled back, leaving fewer choices than a year ago.

North Port, FL · 2d

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E-bike riders popping wheelies, weaving through Cape Coral traffic worry drivers

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Residents in Cape Coral are once again raising safety concerns about reckless e-bike riders, who have been seen swerving through traffic and performing stunts on busy roads. On Wednesday night, Gulf Coast News captured footage of four riders popping wheelies and weaving in and out...

Cape Coral, FL · 11h

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44,000-plus citations issued for passing stopped school buses

An initiative to keep students around Lee County safe at bus stops launched one year ago last week. It was on Nov. 5 of 2025 that School District of Lee County, BusPatrol, and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office launched stop-arm safety cameras on district school buses with the goal of making sure every student gets on and off the bus safely. Twelve months later, the program is changing how drivers across Lee County respond when a bus stops and that red stop arm swings out.

Lee County, FL · 2d

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Entrees Caribbean Pot Plans New Location in North Fort Myers

Entrees Caribbean Pot is planning a new restaurant in North Fort Myers, Florida, bringing Caribbean-inspired cuisine to the area. The proposed establishment is planned for 4521 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers, FL 33917. According to records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, an application for Entrees Caribbean Pot was filed on November 6, 2026. The project is currently listed as in process under the agency’s plan review and initial review category.

North Fort Myers, FL · 20h

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Veteran-owned Cape Coral Indian restaurant gives back to those who served

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK)—Masala Mantra Indian Restaurant was voted No. 1 in Cape Coral for six consecutive years and honored veterans with special offers. Masala Mantra Indian Restaurant opened in October 2019 when three friends took a chance on a dream. The team had little restaurant experience and limited money as it worked to bring Indian food and culture to Southwest Florida.

Cape Coral, FL · 13h

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Venice Symphony to perform ‘Strauss & Surprises!’ Nov. 20-21

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Venice Symphony will host “Strauss & Surprises!” on Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 21 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Joseph Lovinsky, principal horn of the Venice Symphony, joined “Suncoast View” for a musical performance. Lovinsky will appear as a soloist during the concert.

Venice, FL · 1d

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Cape Coral man arrested after TikTok threats targeting Martin County community

MARTIN COUNTY — A Cape Coral man was arrested Saturday night after allegedly posting TikTok videos threatening a local student, community members and Martin County law enforcement officers. The Martin County Sheriff's Office said a concerned resident reported the first video late Friday night. Investigators reviewed the threats, which...

Martin County, FL · 17h

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Backstage Pass: ‘The Rivals’ opens Nov. 12 at Fort Myers’ Laboratory Theater of Florida

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Theatre Conspiracy and The Laboratory Theater of Florida are debuting Bill Taylor’s adaptation of Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s classic comedy of manners, "The Rivals," at The Laboratory Theater of Florida in the Fort Myers Historic River District from Nov. 12 to Nov. 29. This...

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Halloween Nights featured frights, lights and plenty of treats

Just as the days began to grow shorter and the nights darker and more mysterious in early October, Babcock Ranch opened its Haunted Nights attraction in Curry Commerce Center. More than a haunted house, the expansive air-conditioned indoor space offered a Halloween themed amusement park under one roof for the month. Before entering, visitors found their way through an easy […] The post Halloween Nights featured frights, lights and plenty of treats first appeared on Babcock Ranch Telegraph .

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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North Port Police commander attends Law Enforcement Torch Run conference

NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) - A North Port Police commander recently attended an international conference for the Law Enforcement Torch Run, a program that supports Special Olympics, the police department said. Commander Sineath joined law enforcement officers and supporters from around the world at the conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan,...

North Port, FL · 1d

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Before you book duct repairs in Cape Coral, ask these questions

A duct quote in Cape Coral should tell you which sections need work and how the repair will be checked. We read the reviews for 4 HVAC contractors and pulled out the questions worth asking before you book.

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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Room to grow: Babcock Ranch couple upsizes for grandchildren, donates $10,000 to local charities

For Armen and Belinda Kabodian, their lakefront home in Edgewater Shores had everything they needed as they transitioned to retirement and a seasonal lifestyle in Babcock Ranch. During their three years in the neighborhood, they’ve met wonderful neighbors, enjoyed the water views and savored breathtaking sunrises. As the seventh residence they’ve built during their 33 years of marriage, it was also the best built, Armen said.

Sanibel, FL · 1d

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Orientation for new Cape council members set for today and Friday

The winners in the Cape Coral City Council election won’t take their oaths of office until next week but they are expected to get work on Thursday. The three newly elected officials – incoming mayor Rick Erickson, incoming council members Dave Newton and Annette Warren, and re-elected Councilmember Jennifer Nelson-Lastra — are scheduled to attend orientations set for today and Friday beginning at 9 a.m. each day at the Public Works Operations Center, 815 Nicholas Pkwy. E.

Cape Coral, FL · 1d

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Veterans Day on Florida’s Suncoast: Meaningful Ways to Honor and Support Local Veterans

On Florida’s Suncoast, the people we honor on Veterans Day are also our neighbors. They own businesses, volunteer at community organizations, raise families and bring decades of experience to workplaces across the region. Some served during wartime. Others served in peacetime. Each has a story that extends well beyond a uniform.

Florida · 1d

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Pompano Beach Lands Florida's First Cat Compact Dealership, 100+ South Florida Jobs Expected

A new Caterpillar-branded equipment dealership is set to open its doors in Pompano Beach on Dec. 1, bringing small-footprint construction machinery, rentals, parts and bilingual service to local contractors under a fresh sub-brand called Cat Compact. Coastal Construction Equipment says the location will be the first of its kind in Florida, with a second Cat Compact dealership planned for the Fort Myers area soon after.

Pompano Beach, FL · 19h