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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 · Lee County
Sheriff Warns of Job Offer Text Scams Targeting Florida Unemployed
Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno warned residents of a surge in job offer text scams targeting unemployed Floridians, which have cost victims over $9 million annually.
Cape Coral Man Arrested After Armed Domestic Dispute
Cape Coral police arrested Isaias Jamon Garcia, 22, after he forced his way into a home, threatened an occupant with a gun, and prevented another from leaving.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Sheriff Warns of Job Offer Text Scams Targeting Fort Myers Residents
Sheriff Carmine Marceno warned Fort Myers residents Wednesday about a surge in job offer text scams that have cost Florida residents more than $9 million in the past year.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Cape Coral Man Charged After Hosting Party With Minors and Alcohol
Cape Coral police arrested a 25-year-old man who hosted a party with about 30 people, including minors, at his home and promoted it on social media.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Lee County schools hit 98% on-time bus rate after enrollment surge
Lee County schools achieved a 98% on-time bus rate this year, up 15 percentage points, while absorbing 14,000 additional daily riders through a tiered start-time system.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Cape Coral man arrested for swapping Lego barcodes at Walmart self-checkout
A Cape Coral man faces grand theft charges after police say he scanned discount barcodes for high-priced Lego sets at Walmart self-checkout over three months, stealing more than $1,300.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Cape Coral Man Arrested in $2,500 Ramen Noodle Barcode Scam
A 67-year-old Cape Coral man faces theft charges after police say he scanned cheap ramen noodle barcodes while bagging expensive groceries at a Publix self-checkout, stealing $2,500 in items over five months.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Cape Coral Wins Tree City of the World for Second Year
Cape Coral received the 2025 Tree City of the World designation, its second consecutive honor from the Arbor Day Foundation.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
House Cleaner Accused of Stealing from Clients Over Nine Months
Cape Coral police arrested a 59-year-old house cleaner accused of stealing cash and jewelry from clients over nine months.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Cape Coral Police Issue 96 Citations in Six-Hour Distracted Driving Crackdown
Cape Coral Police issued 96 citations during a six-hour distracted driving enforcement operation on May 15, with 36 distracted driving violations among the citations issued.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Cape Coral Police Issue 87 Citations in Six-Hour Speed Enforcement Operation
Cape Coral Police issued 87 citations during a six-hour enforcement operation targeting speeding and aggressive driving on May 18.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Cape Coral Police Issue 67 Citations During Impaired Driving Operation
Cape Coral Police issued 67 citations during a May 28 impaired driving crackdown, stopping 76 drivers and making five arrests over eight hours.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Cape Coral Police Make 5 Arrests in Impaired Driving Crackdown
Cape Coral Police arrested five drivers and issued 67 citations during a May 28 impaired driving enforcement operation.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Cape Coral Police Make 5 Arrests in Impaired Driving Operation
Cape Coral police issued 67 citations and made five arrests during an eight-hour impaired driving operation May 28.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Cape Coral Police Make 5 Arrests in Impaired Driving Sweep
Cape Coral police arrested five drivers and issued 67 citations during a nighttime impaired driving enforcement operation on May 28.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Fort Myers Beach Plans Recovery Strategy With Community Input
Fort Myers Beach launched a community input process this month to guide its Recovery and Resilience Plan, which will shape the town's rebuilding and long-term preparedness after Hurricane Ian.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Cape Coral Police Issue 110 Citations in Six-Hour Traffic Crackdown
Cape Coral Police issued 110 citations during a six-hour traffic enforcement operation on June 2, focusing on speeding and aggressive driving.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Cape Coral Police Charge 19-Year-Old With Sexual Battery, Extortion
Cape Coral police arrested a 19-year-old on sexual battery and extortion charges after a girl reported he coerced explicit photos from her online, then sexually assaulted her in a parking lot.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
LCEC Hardens Power Grid Ahead of Storm Season
Lee County Electric Cooperative has spent three years reinforcing its power grid and preparing emergency response procedures for the 2026 hurricane season.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Man Arrested for Burglary While Heading to Court on Prior Burglary Charge
A Cape Coral man en route to court for a prior burglary charge was arrested after attempting to break into a residential RV. Police also found methamphetamine in his backpack.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Fort Myers City Employees Raise $25,764 for United Way
Fort Myers city employees raised $25,764 for United Way during the organization's annual campaign, part of more than $400,000 contributed by city staff over three decades.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Cape Coral Youth Council Names Five Excellence Award Winners
The Cape Coral Youth Council honored five local high school students with its 2026 Excellence Awards across arts, athletics, civic engagement, and leadership.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Fort Myers Fire Department Marks 122 Years Serving 102,000 Residents
The Fort Myers Fire Department has protected the city since 1901 and now serves 102,000 residents across eight stations.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Fort Myers Plans July 4th Celebration, Earns Top Bond Rating
Fort Myers celebrates America's 250th birthday July 3-4 with a free downtown event. The city earned an A+ bond rating for its financial stewardship.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Downtown Fort Myers Celebrates America's 250th With Two Days of Music, Art and Fireworks
Downtown Fort Myers celebrates America's 250th birthday July 3-4 with free concerts, an art walk featuring 60+ artists, and a fireworks and drone show.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Lee County's New Elections Supervisor Outlines 2026 Primary Deadlines
Lee County residents must register to vote by July 20 for the 2026 primary. Vote-by-mail ballot requests are due August 6.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
State Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka Brings Law Degree, Deep Roots to District 78
State Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka, a Fort Myers native and lawyer, has chaired two House subcommittees since her 2020 election to District 78.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Division of Professional Standards Oversees Department Development
Fort Myers' Office of Professional Standards manages professional development, training, and accreditation for the department, ensuring high operational standards.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Fort Myers Fire Department Trains Personnel in Emergency Medical Services
Fort Myers firefighters complete rigorous annual medical training through the department's Division of Emergency Medical Services and Health & Safety, established in 2021.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Fort Myers Fire Department Administration Oversees Budget, Personnel, Long-Range Planning
Fort Myers Fire Department Administration manages budgets, personnel, and long-range planning for the department's facilities and operations.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026