Alexia Tsiropoulos

2 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Alexia Tsiropoulos

A growing bail bond scam is tricking many Gulf Coast residents, with criminals posing as legitimate bond agents and stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars. Victims say the scam often begins with a call in the middle of the night, claiming a loved one is in jail and that hundreds of dollars are needed to post bail. Monica Cabrera said her sister-in-law received one of those calls, claiming her husband had a bond. But the claim didn’t make sense.

2 weeks ago | abc-7.com | Alexia Tsiropoulos

Residents in northeast Cape Coral may soon be banned from watering their lawns entirely as worsening drought conditions prompt stricter regulations from the South Florida Water Management District. The district voted Thursday to increase water restrictions, moving toward Phase Four measures if groundwater levels continue to drop. Those on private wells have already been under Phase Three restrictions since 2023.

2 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Alexia Tsiropoulos

Residents in northeast Cape Coral may soon be banned from watering their lawns entirely as worsening drought conditions prompt stricter regulations from the South Florida Water Management District. The district voted Thursday to increase water restrictions, moving toward Phase Four measures if groundwater levels continue to drop. Those on private wells have already been under Phase Three restrictions since 2023.

2 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Alexia Tsiropoulos

A Cape Coral woman is trying to salvage what she can after a fire destroyed her mother’s home Monday night. A family in northeast Cape Coral was jolted awake by a loud popping sound and the smell of smoke. “All the neighbors said it sounded like bombs were going off,” said Nicole Corso. Her mother, Nanette Weeks, owns the home on Northeast 16th Place that was left in ruins. Corso said she received a terrifying phone call from her mother, who told her she was trapped inside the burning house.

2 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Alexia Tsiropoulos

Well water woes are hitting a deeper level — the Mid-Hawthorn Aquifer has reached a new record low, 91 feet below sea level, prompting concern from residents in north Cape Coral.“We only use paper plates, plastic utensils,” longtime Cape Coral resident Renee Harvel said. “Try not to use too many pots, pans, because I don’t know if I’m going to be able to wash them.