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Prep Report 8-24-24
Fort Myers 35, Mariner 7: Kaelan Davidson scored for the Tritons on an 80-yard run in the third quarter. Port Charlotte 50, Island Coast 6: Gavaris Leaphart scored for the Gators. Bonita Springs 14, Ida Baker 10: Ryan Borecki’s TD pass had the Bulldogs tied at 7 until late in...
Venice preservation board discusses having bigger voice
VENICE — The land-development regulations adopted two years ago limit the Historic and Architectural Preservation Board’s jurisdiction over changes to historic structures. One board member thinks that should change.
Investigation underway after dead tortoise found in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — In Cape Coral, Florida, a neighborhood is dealing with the loss of a beloved gopher tortoise named Toby, who was discovered dead last Sunday. Gene St. Louis, a local resident who had been closely monitoring Toby for the past three years, reported the sad news to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
South Cape BaconFest Walking Pub Crawl Aug. 31
Preparations are being made for the South Cape BaconFest Walking Pub Crawl to be held Saturday, Aug. 31, from 7 to 11 p.m. Patrons are being urged to dress to impress in their bacon themed attire as they visit South Cape, sampling drinks and appetizers along the way. Participating locations...
Man dead after tow truck crash in Bonita Springs
Authorities are investigating a deadly crash that occurred in Bonita Springs on Friday evening. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 6 p.m. near Via Palacio Ave. and Old U.S. 41. According to a report from the FHP, a Ford F-150 was traveling north on Old US-41,...
Two brothers are advocates for at-risk youth through Strive Hall
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Sometimes, you can have a vision for your future but not know how to succeed, that was the case for two brothers who are vouching for at-risk youth. “It gives me space where I can be outgoing,” Jeni Francisco is a freshman at Florida Gulf Coast University.
Cape City Council candidates turn toward General Election
Cape Coral voters have determined the Cape Coral City Council face-offs for the General Election on Nov. 5. Now, in the wake of Tuesday’s primary, candidates who have moved on are looking ahead to what’s next on the campaign trail, and the steps that they will take to earn a seat on the dais.
Syracuse basketball 5-star commit, 4-star and 5-star recruits to battle in showcase
In December, a Syracuse basketball commit and various priority recruits will compete in an annual event in the Sunshine State that features an absolutely loaded field. The City of Palms Classic occurs every year on the high school basketball calendar, and it is one of the top showcases, featuring nationally ranked programs and some of the best prospects across various recruiting cycles.
Grenade donated to the Military Heritage Museum
The Military Heritage Museum in Punta Gorda got quite the scare Thursday morning. “It was a grenade that was not properly disposed of at some point in time, which gave the police department the possibility of it being alive,” said Issac James, Interim executive director of the museum. “And so because of that precautions were taken and the building was evacuated.”
Punta Gorda moves forward with sewer conversion study
Punta Gorda City Council members Aug. 21 unanimously decided to proceed with a design and engineering study for about 1,400 households in the Charlotte Park section currently on septic systems. Having secured a $5.5 million state grant, Council agreed to have Englewood-based Giffels-Webster Engineers Inc. determine the cost for the...
Florida's hurricane season sales tax holiday begins
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Saturday was the first day to shop tax-free for all your hurricane-readiness supplies. Managers at ACE Hardware in Daytona Beach said they were hearing the demand from their customers. "We watch what we need ordered, so as we see, we're getting in more feedback from customers...
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