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FHP announces ‘Operation Red White & Blue Lights’

The Florida Highway Patrol’s Elite DUI Squad and the Aggressive Driving Unit will be conducting “Operation Red White & Blue Lights,” a specialized impaired driving enforcement initiative, beginning today, Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5, throughout Southwest Florida. “While ...

State budget includes $13M for county projects

The $117.6 billion budget signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis this week includes more than $13 million in funding for Lee County projects, as well as numerous vetoes of funding for local projects which had been approved by the state legislature. The city of Cape Coral will receive $2.5 million to ...

American Legion Post 90 invites public to July 4th celebration

American Legion Post 90 will proudly open its doors to the community this Independence Day as it hosts a special celebration honoring America’s 250th year. The July 4th event will welcome the public for an afternoon filled with patriotism, fellowship, music, food, and family-friendly fun. ...

SWFL News

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American Legion District 13 accepting donations for July Teddy Bear Run

American Legion District 13, which serves veterans and their families across Southwest Florida, covering Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee counties, is collecting teddy bears for the Christmas in July Teddy Bear Run to benefit the children at Golisano Children’s Hospital. The run ...

Fort Myers man charged with driving over 100 mph on street in South Cape

A Fort Myers man was arrested in Cape Coral last Friday after police say he fled from a traffic stop reaching speeds of 100-plus miles per hour.  Chase Ciano, 22, has been charged with speeding at 100 mph or more, as well as fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement ...

‘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

Cat of the Week: Stinker

This handsome gentleman was not splattered with paint. He was just blessed with extremely unique markings. In fact, he has a paw print on his ear! Stinker is 4 years old and extremely social. He’s intelligent and would make an excellent greeter, dare I say butler? (He’s got his tux on!) ...

Editorials

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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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