Cape Coral

Stringent water restrictions now in effect in Northeastern Cape Coral after aquifer drops. Moves made to protect the Mid-Hawthorn Aquifer and the drinking water supply in this area of Cape Coral.

More than 100 wildfires were burning throughout Florida at the end of April, 14 million state residents are gripped by drought, and hurricane season's coming.

The city of Cape Coral held its annual multicultural festival over the weekend.

Many residents of Cape Coral say they are experiencing difficulties while applying for building permits, citing long wait times for approval and limited access to customer service. They say they want to see changes to a more “streamlined” process, one that caters to both safety requirements and residents’ needs.

Thousands in Southwest Florida joined the coordinated "Hands Off" protests around the country on Saturday, April 5.

Marni Sawicki, mayor of Cape Coral from 2013 to 2017, moved back to her home state of Michigan and is running for governor.

Since Nov. 2023 the Mid-Hawthorn aquifer that provides irrigation and drinking water to most of Northeast Cape Coral has been seeing record lows in water levels. Residents living in the area have been under mandatory water shortage restrictions that limit irrigation to just one day a week.

Celebrate this weekend with beer, food, and fun at pop-up events across Southwest Florida. From Biergartens to a lively parade, there’s something for everyone.

Owners of property at southwestern tip of Cape Coral are hoping the city will re-designate the property from natural preserve to mixed-use development