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A man franticly walks through the door at Gulf Coast Humane Society . . .

On the morning of May 7, a man named Donald arrived at Gulf Coast Humane Society on his bicycle. He was frantic, out of breath, and had almost nothing to his name. But he had come to us for help —— and that took courage. Donald is homeless. He lives in a tent about a mile from our ...

Fourth of July events to close Cape Coral Bridge

The Lee County Department of Transportation reminds motorists the Cape Coral Bridge will be closed for the Red, White & BOOM! celebration from 3 a.m., Saturday, July 4, through 3 a.m., Sunday, July 5. Cape Coral Parkway from Del Prado Boulevard to the bridge will also be closed at that ...

Community Cooperative announces July Mobile Food Pantry schedule

Community Cooperative has released its July 2026 Mobile Food Pantry schedule, providing community members with access to emergency groceries throughout Southwest Florida. While summer is often associated with vacations and family fun, it can also be one of the most challenging times of the ...

SWFL News

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Candidate lists finalized for state, local seats

The Primary Election ballots have shaped up with qualifying ending at noon last Friday. On the Aug. 18 ballot are three of four Cape Coral City Council seats to be decided this election cycle. The seats held by Cape Coral council members William Steinke, District 1; Jennifer Nelson-Lastra, ...

‘Progress ‘26’ hits the streets

For the first time in more than a decade, The Breeze is bringing back a special publication geared towards highlighting what’s to come in one of the fastest-growing cities and regions in America.  “Progress ’26,” which shines an economic development spotlight around Southwest Florida, ...

Local Columns

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Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2024 Ferrari-Carano Friuli Grave, Italy Pinot Grigio

We have enjoyed many vintages of Chardonnay and Fume Blanc from Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma, California, but in a bow to their Italian heritage, they are now offering a Pinot Grigio from the acclaimed Friuli Grave Region of Italy where wines have been made since the days of the Romans. This is a ...

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Eagle Editorial: Tax shifting is not tax reform

Appropriately coinciding with the official start of hurricane season Gov. Ron DeSantis has called for a special legislative session to push his “Save Our Homes” plan to slash property taxes. “Today in Tampa, I outlined the Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes plan that will ...

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