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Education Briefs | Feb. 6

Cape’s Joseph attending University of Albany ALBANY, N.Y. — The University of Albany welcomed Charlize Joseph of Cape Coral for the start of the Fall 2025 semester. Joseph, who is majoring in physics, is among some 5,482 new Great Danes to enroll this semester. More than 2,801 first-year ...

Youth theater groups earn international recognition

Multiple Cape Coral and Southwest Florida-based performing arts troupe once again earned national recognition on a large stage. Students representing Melody Lane Performing Arts Center, Gypsy Playhouse in Cape Coral, and Fort Myers Theatre received major awards and recognition at the 2026 ...

Roadwatch Update | Feb. 5 to Feb. 11

Lee County Department of Transportation Roadwatch Update — Feb. 5 to Feb. 11 1. Road Work/Maintenance/Improvement Corkscrew Road Widening Project – Phase 2 Construction Project: The project constructs four, 11-foot-wide travel lanes from Bella Terra Boulevard to just east of Alico Road, ...

Pilot program to combat fraudulent property transfers completed

A two-year pilot program to help prevent property fraud concluded last year with recommendations from the Lee County Clerk’s Office forwarded to state leaders for consideration this Legislation Session. Lee County Clerk and Comptroller Kevin Karnes said he worked with State Rep. Will ...