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Manta-stic! Lemon Bay Marching Band Sweeps Straight Superiors at District 11
The Lemon Bay High School Marching Band, known as the Marching Mantas, finished their 2026 season with a tremendous achievement: straight Superior ratings from every judge at the Florida Bandmasters Association (FBA) District 11 Marching Band Music Performance Assessment. This isn’t just an everyday achievement; out of fifteen bands, only eight pulled it off, and the Marching Mantas stood proudly among them.
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Movement leaves its mark on Cape High
Every Wednesday night, students from all around Cape Coral gather at Cape Christian for Movement [MVMT]. MVMT is a youth group designed to teach students about God and help them in their walk in faith, and honestly it has impacted students at Cape Coral High School immensely. Specifically 40 percent of the students who attend MVMT attend Cape High.
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South Fort Myers football forfeits 3 wins due to ineligible player, will appeal
The South Fort Myers High School football team filed an appeal with the Florida High School Athletic Association after the organization forced the Wolfpack to forfeit its first three wins due to an ineligible player. South head coach Matt Holderfield wrote in a text message that the school self-reported the issue after it discovered the situation prior to its Sept. 18 game at Community School of Naples. The player in question hasn’t played since then. Holderfield wrote the player’s eligibility concern dates back to the fall of 2025 when he was enrolled at another Florida school. According to Holderfield, while the team’s record dropped from 7-2 to 4-5 on MaxPreps, the FHSAA told the school the games are currently regarded as no contests for the purposes of playoff consideration. As of Oct. 25, the Wolfpack were firmly in the postseason as the No. 6 seed in Class 4A, Region 3. South Fort Myers’ appeal will be heard at an FHSAA hearing at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1. The organization will release its state brackets for football on Friday, Nov. 6. The FHSAA has not yet responded to The News-Press' request for additional information about this situation. This article originally
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Noel Divine Jr. carries on his father’s great legacy
When students think of their time at high school, one of the biggest things that can immediately come to mind is high school football games. With the vibes of the game, the stadium roaring every time their team scores a touchdown, and a great place overall to hangout with friends, high school football games seem like the foundation to a perfect time during your four years of high school.
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Immokalee High School student accused of having knife in vehicle on campus
IMMOKALEE, Fla. — A 17-year-old Immokalee High School student was accused of having a knife at school. According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office, school administration became aware before deputies conducted a search. During the search, an almost 7.5-inch knife was reportedly found inside the student's vehicle parked on campus.
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Immokalee renames football field after former state-title winning coach
In less than a decade, John Weber redefined what it meant to play for ‘Redwood’ nation. Immokalee High School honored former football coach John Weber during halftime of the Indians’ game on Friday Oct. 23 against Riverdale. Immokalee High School Principal Dan Boddison presented the plaque to Weber officially dedicating the Indians’ football field to the coach that led the program to its first state title, winning the 2004 Class 2A crown. "I’d like to thank the community of Immokalee, for giving me the opportunity to teach and coach your children. Without you, I would not be standing here and I’m grateful to call Immokalee my home,” Weber said. Weber coached the Indians from 1998-2007, with previous coaching stints at Riverdale and Cypress Late. Former coaches and players traveled from across the country to be present for Friday's ceremony. Former NFL football player and member of the 2004 state championship team Briane Rolle was one of several in attendance who spoke glowingly of the positive influence that Weber had on their life. “I always wanted to be like my big brother growing up and Weber had the pleasure of coaching my brother about seven years before I became a high
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SW FL Week 10: Cape Coral, Riverdale Estero, Naples, ECS among winners
A roundup of Southwest Florida high school football games played in Week 10 on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. Cape Coral 48, Charlotte 14 Seahawks coach Jaylen Watkins let his team know there’s a problem with the banner that displays the program’s district championships. “The font is really big because we’ve got a lot of space on there,” he said. “Our goal is to shrink down that font year by year and make (Cape Coral athletic director Tom) Kenna have to get a new one.” The Seahawks added another entry to that banner with a resounding 48-14 victory at Charlotte to claim the District 5A-11 title, its third in a row, all coming since Watkins returned to his alma mater, first as the defensive coordinator and now as its head coach. “I’m so proud of these guys,” Watkins said. “We didn’t play a perfect game, but we played a lot better than we’ve played in the first eight weeks and we’re going to need that going into the playoffs.” Cape Coral (7-2, 5-0) got a stellar game from its defense, which held the Tarpons (6-3, 3-2) to less than 140 yards of offense and forced a pair of turnovers. The defensive
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Two SWFL high school stars co-found FGCU's women's club flag football team
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — Two Southwest Florida high school flag football players weren't ready to leave the sport behind after graduation, so they're helping build something new at FGCU. Before they shared a field as Eagles, Trea Grimmett played at Cypress Lake, and Veronica Echeveste at Bonita Springs....
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Thrive Academy unveils expanded campus in Cape Coral
Thrive Academy, a private school serving students with autism, celebrated the opening of its expanded campus Oct. 20 at 3221 Chiquita Blvd. S. in southwest Cape Coral, near Gleason Parkway. Operated by nonprofit Family Initiative, the school has increased its enrollment capacity and added space for educational and therapeutic services. The renovated campus also provides applied behavior analysis and occupational therapy services to families whose children are not enrolled at the school. Founded in 2022 as a private microschool, Thrive Academy serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Family Initiative purchased the campus in 2024 and expanded its facilities to accommodate additional students, teachers and staff.
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Thrive Academy in Cape Coral celebrates new expansion for students who are on the autism spectrum
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Thrive Academy, a school in Cape Coral for students who are on the autism spectrum, is celebrating the opening of its newly expanded space on Tuesday. The academy serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade, focusing on communication skills, core academics, and helping them transition to life beyond school.
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Florida SouthWestern launches agriculture courses in LaBelle
Florida SouthWestern State College launched agriculture courses this fall at its Hendry/Glades Curtis Center in LaBelle, expanding workforce training opportunities in Southwest Florida's agricultural heartland. The courses cover precision agriculture, agribusiness, soil science and emerging technologies, combining classroom instruction with hands-on field experience. Students will explore how artificial intelligence, drones, sensors, geographic information systems and data analytics are transforming farming operations. The initiative aims to prepare students for careers in modern agriculture while addressing regional workforce needs. Additional courses are planned for spring 2027 as the college expands its agricultural education offerings in Hendry and Glades counties.
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FGCU plans campus changes for large-scale Alico Arena event on day Trump is expected in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Florida Gulf Coast University will shift to modified operations on Oct. 23 due to a "large-scale, private event" at Alico Arena that is expected to significantly impact traffic and parking on campus. FGCU is not canceling classes. Instructors will communicate directly with students about how...