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‘Family Traditions’ in Cape Coral shines bright after Hurricane Ian
Lamp lighting usually sets the mood and helps people relax, but they’ve also been used for therapy after Hurricane Ian. Family Traditions is a home decor store in Cape Coral and people have been bringing in their broken lamps to be repaired because it’s often the only thing they had left intact after a category five storm.
Florida golf club employee says Trump is 'one hell of a golfer'
John Nieporte, a PGA head golf professional at Trump International Golf Club in Florida, praised Trump's golf skills, saying that he's not only a great boss but also "one hell of a golfer." He praises witnessing Trump's generosity and character for the past 25 years.
Cape Coral firefighter promoted to Fire Engineer/Driver
CAPE CORAL, Florida — Brandon Nesta has been promoted to Fire Engineer/Driver, marking a significant milestone in his career. Nesta was recognized by Acting Fire Chief Michael Russell and Division Chief of Operations James Parker for his achievement. "We look forward to the contribution he will be making to the Department and our community as he assumes his new role," stated the Cape Coral Fire Department. Congratulations, Engineer Nesta!
Mother claims daycare staff left 3-year-old outside alone
The playground, A safe space for kids to dream, quickly became a nightmare for three-year-old Ava after she was allegedly left outside of her daycare. “We really don’t know how long she was out there,” said Breen Nabors, the girl’s mother. Nabors says Ava was left outside...
Judge delays Wade Wilson’s murder sentence to August
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS, Fla. (Scripps News Fort Myers) — Wade Wilson will no longer be sentenced on July 23. A judge ruled on Friday the decision of life or death will be on August 27. In a last minute court date for Wilson, his attorneys argued that the doctors who will testify need more time.... Read more » Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
FGCU offers technology classes for seniors
Florida Gulf Coast University Academy offers programs designed for lifelong learning for adults, seniors, and retirees. Those who live at Bentley Village were eager to learn more about their mobile devices and iPads. The class covered new features such as switching camera modes, turning your flash on and off, taking...
Council Candidates in District 2 | Question of the Week Three | July 19
Each week through the Primary, The Breeze will ask the candidates for Cape Coral City Council an issue-related question. In the interest of fairness, each candidate is limited to the same amount of words, about 100, for their response. This week’s question: How will you weigh projects with a potential...
Food Truck fest to benefit Pelican Elementary’s STEM program
The community is invited to attend a Food Truck Festival at Pelican Elementary School next Thursday to help raise money for the school’s STEM opportunities to spark curiosity towards student’s future interests, hobbies and careers. The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 25,...
Preparing for the Future | New fire station will boost response times, provide more coverage
For residents of Cape Coral, the city just got safer with the addition of a new fire station. The traditional Hose Uncoupling Ceremony to mark the official opening of Fire Station 13 took place Wednesday. The new station on Northeast 6th Street off Del Prado Boulevard will provide more coverage...
Retired paralympic fencer inspires Fort Myers woman
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The ancient sport of fencing has transformed the life of one Fort Myers woman during the pandemic. Cherrie Rohn learned the sport within the confines of her one-bedroom apartment, using her iPad Pro to attend virtual fencing lessons. "I needed something to be active during...
Cape Coral neighbors upset by overnight dirt dumping at home under construction
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Neighbors in one Cape Coral neighborhood are frustrated after truckloads of dirt are dumped at a home under construction in the middle of the night. "There’s been a lot of traffic and a lot of construction in the area, so I feel like they really shouldn’t be out and about in the middle of the night," said Christine Wascholl.
Volunteers prepare Franklin Park Elementary for school year
As Franklin Park Elementary School is rebuilt for the 2024-25 school year, volunteers gathered July 18 in the Dunbar community to help finish preparations before Aug. 12. The elementary school first opened as an all-Black institution in 1958. After Hurricane Ian, the School District of Lee County created the Greater Dunbar Initiative, which planned to rebuild rather than modernize the school after being heavily damaged by the storm. The project is estimated to cost roughly $53 million. Volunteers assembled the newly arrived furniture for the school building and first-day packets, WINK News reports.
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