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July 4th celebrations abound

America has a big milestone coming up this weekend, and The Breeze has readers covered with everything they need to know about local events, as well as a commemorative section.  The Breeze Newspapers’ “America 250” series rolled out over the last 10 weeks and concludes with a special ...

League of Women Voters of Lee County to host three candidate forums

As election season ramps up, Cape Coral and Southwest Florida residents will have the chance to hear from candidates in a series of forums next week.  The League of Women Voters of Lee County is hosting a series of candidate forums during the week of July 6, where the public may attend either ...

Tax roll shows smaller property valuation dip

The July 1 preliminary tax roll values in Lee County show a bit brighter picture than the estimated tax roll values for 2026 — overall valuation shows a shallower dip. The Lee County tax roll overall valuation had a decline of .96%, a change from the June estimated tax roll of s 1.94% dip. ...

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Fort Myers man charged with driving over 100 mph on street in South Cape

A Fort Myers man was arrested in Cape Coral last Friday after police say he fled from a traffic stop reaching speeds of 100-plus miles per hour.  Chase Ciano, 22, has been charged with speeding at 100 mph or more, as well as fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement ...

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DeSantis signs state budget

Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027, a $117.6 billion spending plan "that reflects nearly eight years of conservative leadership anchored by fiscal discipline, responsible governance, and strategic investment. "Following nearly $810 million in line-item ...

Local Sports & Recreation

Mussels drop series opener to Bradenton, 4-3

FORT MYERS - The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels were defeated by the Bradenton Marauders by a final score of 4-3 Tuesday night at Lee Health Sports Complex. The Mussels fall to 0-8 in series openers at home. They are 23-7 in non-series openers at Hammond Stadium.  The Mussels’ tied a modern ...

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