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Charlotte County 2026 election results: Live updates

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Charlotte County’s 2026 election results will show how voters decide local representation, tax and conservation issues. The live results below track the County Commission District 4 race, Punta Gorda City Council Districts 1 and 4, the 1% local-option sales tax referendum, the water-quality and wildlife-habitat levy, the school district millage referendum and local special-district races.

Charlotte County, FL · 7d
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Retired Green Beret Rick Erickson wins Cape Coral mayoral race over Lisa Cohen-Adkinson

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A contentious Cape Coral mayoral race has come to a conclusion, with candidate Rick Erickson coming out on top, defeating his opponent, Lisa Cohen-Adkinson. Erickson, a retired Special Forces Sergeant Major and Green Beret who served in the U.S. Army, garnered 51.88% of the vote,...

Cape Coral, FL · 6d
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Lee County marks progress on Three Oaks Parkway extension project

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County leaders celebrated major progress on the Three Oaks Parkway extension project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday. The project aims to improve traffic flow and ease congestion on I-75 by connecting Daniels Parkway to Estero and Collier County. It includes four lanes on each side of Three Oaks Parkway, bike lanes, sidewalks, and a new roundabout at Fiddlesticks Boulevard and Old Fiddlesticks Boulevard, which provides access to the Publix shopping center.

Lee County, FL · 8d
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Fort Myers elects Amber Ware, ousting Mayor Kevin Anderson

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The city of Fort Myers elected its first Black mayor, Amber Ware, who defeated incumbent Kevin Anderson in the 2026 midterm elections. Anderson's re-election bid has been overshadowed by sexual misconduct allegations made by two men at a September Fort Myers City Council meeting. He has denied the allegations, saying that they were out of context.

Fort Myers, FL · 6d
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You plan to water new Fort Myers sod on your assigned day, but Lee County Utilities allows extra days in unincorporated areas.

New sod may need extra water to establish, and inadequate irrigation can delay that process, UF/IFAS Extension says. At a Fort Myers, Florida, home, putting new sod straight onto the regular sprinkler schedule could mean missing an extra-watering allowance.

Fort Myers, FL · 9d

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Fort Myers drivers face Edison Bridge lane closures Nov. 2-3

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—Drivers on Business U.S. 41 over the Edison Bridge were dealing with a double-lane closure as crews worked on maintenance. The Florida Department of Transportation said crews were working to maintain the bridge joints, with the northbound inside lanes and shoulder closed before the work shifted to the northbound outside lanes and shoulder.

Fort Myers, FL · 8d

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Oliver, Carter face off in District 76 race

PORT CHARLOTTE — After defeating Julie McCormack in the Florida House District 76 race, incumbent Florida Rep. Vanessa Oliver will face Phillip Carter in the general election.

Lee County, FL · 9d

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Erickson, Newton, Nelson-Lastra, Warren win Council seats

The Breeze asked candidates to share their reactions to Tuesday’s night’s Cape Coral City Council election results. Here are the responses received thus far:. • “We did it, Cape Coral! Thank you to everyone who believed in me, stood beside me, and helped make this happen. I love this city, and I’m so excited to get to work for the people who call it home. I’ll keep listening, showing up, and standing up for you. Now let’s get to work!”

Cape Coral, FL · 7d

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Where to Find Ice Cream in Port Charlotte & Punta Gorda: A Sweet Guide to Charlotte County

When the Florida heat settles in, few things hit the spot quite like a cold cone, a milkshake or a bowl of homemade ice cream. Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda have an especially good mix of old-fashioned scoop shops, homemade ice cream, Italian gelato, frozen custard, rolled ice cream and over-the-top desserts. Whether you are looking for an after-dinner treat, somewhere to take the kids or grandkids, or simply an excuse to get out and explore Charlotte County, there are plenty of choices.

Punta Gorda, FL · 9d

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COLUMN | Understanding Amendment 3: Educating our community about property tax relief and its potential impact

As we approach the November 3 general election, the following is offered to educate the community on Amendment 3. An informed community is a stronger community. And together, through education, collaboration, and engagement, we can continue building a Charlotte County where businesses and families thrive and grow.

Charlotte County, FL · 8d

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Marco Island voters to consider six vying for three City Council seats

The race for three seats on the Marco Island City Council has emerged as a "residents first" vs longevity in the city. How to handle growth, new development, redevelopment and tourism on Marco Island are among the key issues for all the candidates. So is water quality — the city has been on a federal impairment list since 2019 after two years of higher than acceptable nitrogen levels in water that flows through city via canals and a river.

Marco Island, FL · 8d

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Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly hopes to make history with election night win

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Parents push to protect Four Freedoms Park ahead of Bimini East redevelopment

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK)—Cape Coral parents are pushing the city to designate Four Freedoms Park as a historic landmark before a massive re-development project that some fear could strip the city's first park of it's family-friendly charm. City Council will consider whether to nominate the park as a "historic...

Cape Coral, FL · 8d

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Southwest Florida nonprofits generate $4.3B in revenue

Just because they’re not-for-profit doesn’t mean these organizations aren’t making an economic impact. Southwest Florida’s nonprofits brought in about $4.3 billion in revenue last year, according to the Florida Nonprofit Alliance. The roughly 1,600 nonprofits in Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties generated about $1.5 billion in direct value added, a measure of their contribution to the region’s gross regional product.

Southwest Florida, FL · 9d

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Lee County to cut ribbon Monday on $80M Three Oaks Parkway extension to Estero

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County officials are preparing for the ribbon-cutting of the Three Oaks Parkway extension project to open new lanes and improve traffic flow for drivers. Tony Kemper, a Lee County resident, expressed his anticipation for the completion of the construction. "I work in sales, so...

Lee County, FL · 10d

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Exclusive Florida golf club faces new hurdle after county misses deadline

Opponents could get another chance to fight the conversion of a long-time citrus grove into an exclusive, private golf club in East Naples. According to a letter from FloridaCommerce, Collier County missed the state's deadline to submit its final approval of a required growth plan amendment by more than a year. After an hours-long hearing on Sept. 22, county commissioners unanimously approved the amendment and rezoning, which faced strong opposition from neighbors who hoped to somehow preserve the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove. The state received the county's adopted amendment on Oct. 2. FloridaCommerce deemed it "withdrawn" under state law a few days later because the county took far too long to approve the amendment after the state's initial review last year. As a result of the delay, the state returned the amendment to the county without action — or implementation. The growth plan amendment dates back to 2025 County commissioners voted to transmit the original amendment to the state for review on May 27, 2025. The state sent its review back to the county a little over a month later, on July 2. After the county received the state's comments, it had 180 days to hold the second and

Collier County, FL · 11d

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Planning Commission Expands Waivers for HVAC, Generators, Solar Installations

At a public hearing on October 27, 2026, the Planning Commission unanimously passed a resolution expanding eligibility for administrative waivers for installing air conditioning equipment, emergency generators, and solar energy system components. Currently, certain limitations related to impermeable coverage, vegetation removal, and developed area apply to HVAC equipment, emergency electrical...

Sanibel, FL · 11d

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SWFL water infrastructure faces a costly crossroads | Opinion

Every time we turn on a faucet or flush a toilet, we depend on infrastructure most of us rarely see. Beneath Southwest Florida’s growth lies a pressing question: Can our water and wastewater systems keep pace — and can residents afford what comes next? That question brought regional utility leaders together October 22 at Florida Gulf Coast University for a panel hosted by the Southwest Chapter of the Florida Water Environment Association. Their discussion deserves attention beyond the engineering community. Decisions about pipes, treatment plants and water reuse affect household budgets, public health and the waterways that help define our region. Growth creates an obvious need for additional capacity. But utilities must also replace aging equipment, maintain existing networks and manage rising construction costs. Cape Coral Utilities Director Jeff Pearson discussed the city’s Utilities Expansion Program (UEP), which brings drinking water, sewer service and reclaimed irrigation water to neighborhoods previously served by private wells and septic systems. His account illustrated the financial challenge of extending infrastructure as construction becomes more expensive. Established communities face a related problem: maintaining and replacing older systems with fewer opportunities for new development to help support those investments. Residents understandably question higher bills and assessments.

Fort Myers, FL · 10d

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Planning Commission Backs Alcohol Service Rule Change

At its Oct. 27, 2026, meeting, the Planning Commission discussed a possible amendment to the Land Development Code that would allow establishments to serve wine without meeting the restaurant standard for food sales. Island Time Wine currently operates a retail wine shop with a tasting room at 2407 Periwinkle Way...

Sanibel, FL · 11d

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SWFL leaders rally in Cape Coral for last stand on Amendment 3

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK)— Emergency response leaders ended a statewide Vote No on Amendment 3 tour in Cape Coral. They said the proposal could cut local department budgets and force communities to replace lost property tax revenue with new charges or other funding. Department heads from state and local...

Cape Coral, FL · 11d