Celebrations are being held countywide to mark America’s 250th birthday. Celebratory events include: Art Walk. live music and fireworks A two-day community celebration, hosted by the city of Fort Myers and the River District Alliance, will be held in Downtown Fort Myers to commemorate the ...
Perhaps the biggest way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday takes place in Cape Coral, where an annual event provides national entertainment and boasts the largest fireworks display in all of Southwest Florida. The city of Cape Coral’s Red, White & BOOM! is the largest single-day ...
A lasting symbol of freedom, democracy and unity will stand tall in Cape Coral, thanks to community support of the Raise the Flag fundraising campaign. The public is invited to attend a ceremony that will officially Raise the Flag, atop a state-record 250-foot flagpole, on America’s ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices ...
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 ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation. The 6-3 decision overturns lower court orders ...
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 ...
When a hurricane comes to Southwest Florida, power outages are often one of the most visible reminders of the storm’s impact. While the electric grid is more resilient than ever, designed with stronger poles, smart technology, and layered redundancy, severe weather can still cause widespread ...