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Cape man changed with DUI and hit and run after crash

1 month ago | capecoralbreeze.com | CJ Haddad

A Cape Coral man was charged with driving under the influence and hit and run after he allegedly rear-ended a car and took off on foot last Friday. Kelly Ward, 58, was arrested and charged with DUI, DUI property damage and hit and run involving property damage. According to Cape Coral Police Department officials, a DUI officer responded to the incident at the intersection of Tropicana Parkway, West, and El Dorado Parkway, North.
School District of Lee County awaits direction on order to eliminate federal DOE

1 month ago | capecoralbreeze.com | Meghan Bradbury

Local officials are awaiting more information as they ready to come into compliance with President Donald Trump’s March 20 executive order to eliminate the Department of Education and return authority to the states. The order does not immediately close the department but sets that action, which would require congressional approval, in motion.
Haitian-American Community Coalition provides scholarships

1 month ago | capecoralbreeze.com | Meghan Bradbury

Mar 21, 2025 By 5 min read 1 / 2Jaelle Rodriguez, Cape Coral High School graduate and Haitian-American Community Coalition of Southwest Florida scholarship recipient. “I can’t even put into words how much this scholarship has impacted my life. It has literally been the reason I am a college student today.”PHOTO PROVIDED2 / 2Janelle Octavien, Oasis High School graduate and Haitian-American Community Coalition of Southwest Florida scholarship recipient.
City of Cape Coral seeks input for Parks Master Plan

1 month ago | capecoralbreeze.com | Meghan Bradbury

Cape Coral residents still have time to participate in two Parks and Recreation Master Plan surveys, which officials say will help the city plan the Parks and Recreation vision for the next decade. The first provides a survey pertaining to the Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan as well as a place to drop ideas, thoughts and suggestions onto a map as well as a vision board to share your visions on the future of Cape Coral Parks and Recreation.
City puts Jaycee Park concessionaire on notice

1 month ago | capecoralbreeze.com | Meghan Bradbury

The Reef Cape Coral LLC was given until Friday to pay more than $1.4 million or the city may elect to terminate its agreement for the management and operation of the Jaycee Park concession area and food truck court without further notice.
Donalds co-leads on DOGE bill

1 month ago | capecoralbreeze.com | CJ Haddad

Congressman Byron Donalds, R-FL, is co-leading legislation offered by Rep. Cory Mills, R-FL. to cement the creation of President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency into federal law. The legislation, H.R. 2006, may also be cited as the “Department of Government Efficiency Act” or the “DOGE Act.”The bill sees to codify Executive Order 14210.
CCPD urges: Lock your vehicles

1 month ago | capecoralbreeze.com | CJ Haddad

If you don’t already, it’s time to lock up your car for the night in Cape Coral. According to Cape Coral Police Department officials, car break-ins are on the rise, as local law enforcement is advising residents to “lock it or lose it.”Police say they have seen a “significant” number of unlocked vehicle burglaries throughout the city recently, and while detectives are on the case, residents can do their part to prevent these crimes of opportunity.
Sounds of Jazz & Blues | Cape Coral’s premier music event set for Saturday

1 month ago | capecoralbreeze.com | CJ Haddad

One of the city’s highly anticipated concert events takes place this Saturday to continue its third decade of entertainment. The 34th annual Sounds of Jazz & Blues, put on by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, brings some of the best musical talents in the genre to the Cape for an evening of good tunes, food, and fun. The Sounds of Jazz and Blues is touted by the city as a premier musical event in Cape Coral, and takes place at Coral Oaks Golf Course.
City opposes legislation that would ‘sunset’ CRAs

1 month ago | capecoralbreeze.com | Meghan Bradbury

A bill filed by Cape Coral’s state representative got a double negative Wednesday — Cape Coral City Council voted to develop a resolution to oppose HB991 as well SB442 after voting against the measures sitting as the South Cape Redevelopment Agency. The proposed legislation, filed in the State House by State Rep. Mike Giallombardo on Feb. 24, could sunset Community Redevelopment Agencies statewide.
Cape Coral Parkway 6-lane plan discussed

1 month ago | capecoralbreeze.com | Meghan Bradbury

The South Cape Redevelopment Agency received an update for the Cape Coral Parkway six-laning project, which is intended to reduce congestion. The project will streamline traffic, retime signals and reserve parking availability. The six-lane expansion will take place between Coronado Parkway to Del Prado Boulevard along Cape Coral Parkway. The retiming of lights will include 11 intersections from Chiquita Boulevard to Del Prado Boulevard.