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County officials are taking steps to help those without housing combat the upcoming cold temps on the horizon.  Lee County Government officials stated Monday they are coordinating with partner agencies for cold-weather outreach this week.  Officials said the Lee County Department of Human ...

Nominations are currently being sought for Family Initiative’s 2026 Autism Acceptance Awards Gala. President and Co-Founder of Family Initiative David Brown said this is the fifth Autism Acceptance Awards Gala. “Honestly, we wanted to create a venue to recognize all the awesome people ...

From plain T-shirts to treasure hunts, a clothing company founded by a Cape Coral resident has seen videos go viral over the past few months.  UndrDog Hemp, a company started by Cape Coral’s Chuckie Gregory, has racked up millions of views for its treasure hunts across Southwest ...

Looking to ring in the New Year on the right note? Cape Coral and surrounding Southwest Florida communities are offering many ways to welcome 2026 and say goodbye to 2025. In the Cape, the city is hosting its third annual New Year’s Eve Celebration & Ball Drop with a party in the South ...

Free ride options to help keep roadways safe

With plenty of beverages of choice flowing during Christmas and New Year’s celebrations across Southwest Florida, there are a few ways to get home safe following the festivities.  Chuck and Eddie Farah, senior partners at Farah & Farah, are bringing their Safe Ride Home Program back ...

A Lehigh Acres man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison after his 40-count conviction of child pornography possession. Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that the Office of Statewide Prosecution secured a 60-year prison sentence for Phuc Minh Tran, 38, after he was convicted on 40 ...