Kennedy Mason

Fort Myers

News Reporter at WBBH-TV (Fort Myers, FL)

News Reporter at WZVN-TV (Fort Myers, FL)

Articles

Weigh in on Cape Coral's future housing options: time ending soon

1 week ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Kennedy Mason

It's your last chance to let the city of Cape Coral know your thoughts on its housing and development plans. The city created a survey that you can fill out until Sunday. It's looking for your thoughts as more people move in, with more than 233,000 people living in Cape Coral. As of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, it's the eighth-largest city in the entire state of Florida. Mark Magyar, who lives in Cape Coral, has noticed.
Cape Coral city leaders discuss Sands Boulevard Bridge future

1 week ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Kennedy Mason

Cape Coral city leaders addressed concerns over the Sands Boulevard Bridge Wednesday at the Committee of the Whole meeting. Currently, those who drive along Sands Boulevard Bridge have to avoid barricades in Cape Coral. Also, northbound and southbound have to share a lane. The bridge, between SW 51st Street and SW 52nd Street in Cape Coral, sustained major damage from Hurricane Ian in 2022.More of the seawall failed because of erosion from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Charlotte County commissioners approve 17 school speed zone cameras

1 week ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Kennedy Mason

Charlotte County commissioners unanimously approved to add school speed zones cameras to 17 schools Tuesday. You will get a $100 ticket if you go 10 miles over the speed limit. Taylor Cellemare, who sends her son to a Charlotte County public school, thinks this will make him and other students safer. "I see so many kids on their way to school, and you would not believe the amount that you see just passing by, not paying attention, not letting them across," Cellamare said.
One person injured in Lehigh Acres shooting Monday morning

1 week ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Kennedy Mason

THOSE RAIN CHANCES WITH YOUR LATEST FUTURE CAST COMING UP IN GULF COAST. WEATHER. >> TO GULF COAST NEWS ON TOP OF BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW. WE'RE WORKING TO FIND OUT WHY A STREET WAS SWARMED WITH INVESTIGATORS WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING HAPPENED IN LEHIGH ACRES ON HAROLD AVENUE SOUTH BY GUNNERY ROAD AND LEE BOULEVARD. GULF COAST NEWS REPORTER KENNEDY MASON IS LIVE FROM THE SCENE RIGHT NOW. SO KENNEDY, ARE YOU SEEING INVESTIGATORS FOCUS? >> THEIR ATTENTION ANYWHERE, SPECIFIC OUT THERE. >> GOOD MORNING.
City of Cape Coral launches Well Data Portal for residents

2 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Kennedy Mason

The City of Cape Coral has a new tool to help you stay informed when it comes to your private wells. The Well Data Portal provides easy access to current and historical well permit data, including well depth, installation date, contractor information, and more. This portal is supposed to help Cape Coral homeowners, buyers and realtors by giving you well water information at your fingertips.
Cape Coral proposes water rate hike amid aquifer concerns

2 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Kennedy Mason

>> WHILE THE WATER WOES CONTINUE TO GET WORSE IN CAPE CORAL RIGHT NOW, WATER LEVELS ARE SEVERELY LOW AND THE MID-HAWTHORN AQUIFER. BUT CITY LEADERS DO HAVE A SOLUTION. IT DOES MEAN WE'LL HAVE TO COUGH UP SOME MORE MONEY. GULF COAST NEWS REPORTER KENNEDY MASON IS BREAKING DOWN THE WATER RATE HIKE PROPOSAL THAT'S BEING DISCUSSED TODAY. KENNEDY. >> WHERE WATER RATES ARE LIKELY TO GO UP.
Florida's Boater Freedom Act changes rules for Gulf Coast boaters

2 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Kennedy Mason

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Boater Freedom Act on Monday, changing regulations for boaters in Florida's Gulf Coast region, including the purchase of gas-powered boats and law enforcement procedures on waterways. This bill is the culmination of the governor’s boater freedom initiative proposal announced in February of this year. Boaters will now have the freedom to buy a gas or electric boat, which local governments have previously regulated.
Fort Myers Beach plans to have audit from FEMA in the next couple of months

3 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Kennedy Mason

Fort Myers Beach confirmed with Gulf Coast News that they are in contact with FEMA and plan to have their audit in the next couple of months. Just last month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, removed the town from probation. FEMA is scheduling a community assistance visit and talking about future steps to get residents their 25% flood discount back. "I think that's great," said Craig Bonar, a Fort Myers Beach resident.
Cape Coral starting talks to improve city, through new Bureau of Transformative Change program

3 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Kennedy Mason

ALARMED. IF YOU SEE SMOKE IN THE AREA, IT'S A CONTROLLED BURN. >> FROM YOUR CAPE CORAL NEWS TEAM, THE NEWLY FORMED A BUREAU OF TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGES TALKING TODAY ABOUT DIFFERENT WAYS TO CUT SPENDING IN THE CITY. OKAY. STAYS REPORTER KENNEDY MASON HAS MORE ON THE WAYS TO GET RID OF GOVERNMENT WASTE. >> THE GOAL TODAY AND OVERALL IS TO MAKE THIS CITY MORE EFFICIENT. THINK ABOUT IT LIKE THIS.
Cape Coral increasing water restriction enforcement; Mid-Hawthorne aquifer still record low

3 weeks ago | gulfcoastnewsnow.com | Kennedy Mason

Despite seeing inches of rain on Monday, water levels in Cape Coral are still at a record low, causing intense water restrictions. The city of Cape Coral is making plans to continue addressing the water shortage to the Mid-Hawthorne aquifer in northeast Cape Coral and some parts of northwest. The aquifer supplies drinking and irrigation water to many private well users. Construction fills this street in northeast Cape Coral for the utility expansion project.