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Naples City Council to vote on how it fills vacancies

When Naples residents head to the polls for a special election Feb. 2, they will elect a new council member and decide how vacant seats will be filled in the future. So far, former vice mayor Terry Hutchison and city Planning Advisory Board member Dan Barone are running to fill the seat held by Council member Linda Penniman, 83, who died Oct. 20, just three weeks after she resigned the day her husband, Nick, 88, died Sept. 29.

Naples, FL · 2d
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Beach Voters Save Fire Department, Mosquito Board

If it was’nt for the voters on Fort Myers Beach, both the Fort Myers Beach Fire Department and Mosquito Control Board would be gone. As it turns out, Representative Adam Botana’s plan to dissolve both went down to defeat on the ballot November 3rd. Voters on Fort Myers...

Fort Myers Beach, FL · 1d
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Best concerts, things to do this November in Fort Myers, Cape Coral

Military aircraft soar through the Punta Gorda sky at the Florida International Air Show . The WWE brings the pain to Hertz Arena. Southern-rock royalty Lynyrd Skynrd reigns over the Field of Dreamz Crossroads Music Festival . And Buckingham Blues Bar celebrates its 25 th anniversary with, you guessed it, more live blues concerts. That's just a taste of the many fun things to do this November in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs and the rest of Lee County. Here are our picks for the best concerts, holiday events, musicals, festivals and more things to do over the next month. We’ll update this list as more cool events are announced. Do you have a great event that’s not featured? Email the details to reporter Charles Runnells at crunnells@usatodayco.com . ‘9 to 5: The Musical’ at Broadway Palm The late Dolly Parton’s musical based on her hit 1980 movie about three co-workers who kidnap their terrible boss and make female-friendly changes in the office. Now through Nov. 14. $45-$100. Broadway Palm dinner theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com ‘Kenny Scharf & Kenny Scharf: Time SPLAT!’ exhibit The ongoing exhibit celebrates two artists who helped shape the East

Fort Myers, FL · 4d

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Cape Coral, one of Florida's largest cities, gets a new mayor: Erickson wins

Now, there’s just one. And with all Cape Coral precincts finally reporting after 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, it was Richard Erickson winning mayor, with 52% of the vote in unofficial results over Lisa Cohen -Adkinson, the final pair who survived a hefty primary slate. After a six-candidate race for mayor was narrowed in August, voters on Tuesday decided whether Cohen -Adkinson or Erickson would become the next leader of Florida's eighth-largest city. This race guaranteed change at City Hall. Incumbent Mayor John Gunter, who sought another term during the primary, failed to advance to November's runoff after voters cast 85% of their ballots to the other August opponents in a historic rout. That ensures the largest city in the I-75 corridor between Tampa Bay and South Florida would have a new mayor for the first time since 2021. "Cape Coral spoke," Erickson said Tuesday night, thanking his supporters and noting the rarity of an incumbent losing a seat. "We're tired of what we had. That's why I ran. I wanted to have some change." How many residents live in Cape Coral, and what issues do they face? The election comes as Cape Coral continues wrestling with rapid growth, transportation challenges, water

Cape Coral, FL · 3d

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Former wildlife commissioner Liesa Priddy wins District 82 convincingly

A former wildlife commissioner and landowner from the Immokalee area captured Florida's District 82 seat. Rep. Liesa Priddy easily beat Democratic candidate Arthur Boyer in a contest for rural eastern Collier County and part of Hendry County. Priddy obtained 33,304 votes (about 61%) while Boyer walked away with 25,106, or about 39% of the vote. Priddy, 68, has experience on the state level as she served on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, or FWC, a wildlife protection agency with state constitution powers. She was appointed to the FWC board by then Gov. Rick Scott in 2012, and her tenure ended in December 2017. She owns a family ranch south of Immokalee and is an active in agriculture. Boyer is a non-profit advocate and is focusing on his strengths as a community organizer and leader who has been active in the community for the past 20 years. Boyer says he ran for Florida workers, families and communities, and that he understands the needs and concerns of voters here. This massive district includes some of the most iconic and recognizable preserves and parks in Florida, like the Big Cypress National Preserve and Everglades National Park. It's also the focal point

Collier County, FL · 3d

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4 Collier County restaurants, 1 food truck prefect; 8 fail inspection

Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Collier County restaurant inspections site. Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Collier County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. Which Collier County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 26-Nov. 1 inspections and no violations were found. 1942 Mexican Grill , 13510 Tamiami Trail N., Suites 9 & 10, Naples Ankrolab Kitchen , Mobile food dispensing vehicle Enzos Italian Restaurant , 4351 W. Bonita Beach Road, Bonita

Collier County, FL · 4d

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Charlotte County condo market rebounds as tax relief passes

Following several years of falling condominium prices and a buildup of inventory, prices and demand are slowly coming back as the Charlotte County market emerges from several factors that kept it depressed. September data supplied by Realtors of Punta Gorda-Port Charlotte-North Port-DeSoto Inc. show closed sales of condominiums and townhomes...

Charlotte County, FL · 4d

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Estero flood study projects deeper flooding by 2080

Village of Estero would have low to moderate flooding risks from a 100-year storm, but flooding will worsen as sea levels rise during the rest of the century. “Tidal flooding is not of major concern, but rare, extreme storm events and heavy rainfall present a greater threat,” according to an assessment by APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure in its 147-page report. The village used a $450,000 grant from Lee County to pay for the study.

Estero, FL · 3d

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Veterans Day | Parade to step off the holiday

Cape Coral’s thank-you to its rich veteran population is back again this year, with the Veterans Day Parade to step off onto Cape Coral Parkway this Saturday. Marching down the parkway starting at 11 a.m. — right around the same time the armistice was signed and hostilities ended 108 years ago marking the end of World War I — Southwest Florida’s proud military and veteran community will be on full display as American flags are to be waved, red, white and blue garb worn, and military gear proudly displayed.

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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City manager terminated without cause before election

City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn was terminated without cause as of 11:59 p.m. Monday, and Assistant to the City Manager Maureen Buice was appointed to the interim position by the Cape Coral City Council. The motion was made by Mayor John Gunter during reports at the end of the meeting, which...

Cape Coral, FL · 3d

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Lee County 2026 election results: Live updates

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Follow live Lee County, Florida, election results for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. Gulf Coast News is tracking county and local races, including Lee County Commission District 4, Supervisor of Elections, School Board Districts 4 and 5, Cape Coral and Fort Myers mayoral and City Council races, contests in Bonita Springs and Fort Myers Beach, local referendums and special-district races.

Lee County, FL · 4d

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Cape Coral council expected to scrap North 3 assessments, start utility plan over

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral City Council will revisit the North 3 utility extension project on Monday, with expectations of repealing initial assessment resolutions and restarting the process to address concerns from residents. Patricia Carlton, a homeowner in the North 3 area, said she plans to attend the...

Cape Coral, FL · 4d

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Dog found abandoned in cage near Corkscrew Road

ESTERO, Fla. (WINK)—Deputies in Estero are investigating after a dog was found abandoned inside a cage near River Ranch Road and Corkscrew Road. The Lee County Sheriff's Office said it was notified about the dog Wednesday morning. The Animal Cruelty Task Force is actively investigating the incident and is asking for the public's help identifying the dog's possible owner.

Estero, FL · 3d

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EDITORIAL: Amendment 3: The questions begin

Floridians voted with their wallets Tuesday to narrowly pass Amendment 3, which is designed to lower property taxes for full-time residents who claim homestead exemptions on their primary residences.

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Cape Coral City Council approves $10 million Costco incentive agreement amid traffic concerns

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK) — A Costco in Cape Coral is one step closer to becoming a reality after City Council approved a $10 million incentive agreement Monday night, but some residents are concerned about what the development could mean for traffic. The agreement helps move forward plans for...

Cape Coral, FL · 5d

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Cape Coral Fires City Manager Without Cause Night Before Election

Cape Coral City Council voted Monday night to terminate City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn's contract without cause, ending more than 20 years of his service with the city just hours before voters headed to the polls. Ilczyszyn's contract officially ended at 11:59 p.m. Monday, and he left the meeting before council members had even finished discussing his fate.

Cape Coral, FL · 4d

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Florida city flags more than 2,000 properties for nonstop water use that could signal leaks

Residents may avoid a higher water bill by addressing a potential leak early.

Cape Coral, FL · 4d

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SWFL runners urged to know rhabdo signs after NYC marathon death

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—The death of a 24-year-old runner during the New York City Marathon pushed local runners and medical experts in Southwest Florida to stress safety as cooler weather brought more people outside. The Associated Press reported Rachel Apa was running her first marathon when she collapsed just...

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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You’re About To Get a New Town Council

Today is election day in the United States of America. Fort Myers Beach voters will choose three Town Council members who will take office on November 16th. Polls close in Lee County at 7PM. We will be posting results as they come in on our Facebook page. As of 5PM...

Fort Myers Beach, FL · 4d

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Lee County hotel sells for $11 million

The 111-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Fort Myers has sold. The property at 3427 Forum Blvd. was bought by the Archer Capital Group, which paid $11.1 million according to CoStar. (Lee County records show the buyer as Haven Street Lodging LLC. One of the LLC’s managers is the managing principal at Archer.)

Fort Myers, FL · 2d