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Election 2026 | Question of the Week, Week 1, District 6

Each week through the Primary, The Breeze will ask the candidates for Cape Coral City Council an issue-related question. In the interest of fairness, each candidate is limited to the same amount of space, about 100 words, for their response. Cape Coral City Council races are non-partisan ...

Summer means lightning strikes

While the skies were light bright on the Fourth of July holiday, there have been additional, and far more dangerous ways the night has been illuminated locally. With Florida producing the second most lighting strikes annually in the United States —— and the most fatalities —— strikes ...

Class of 2026 rakes in $79.9 million in scholarships

The 2026 graduating class of Cape Coral High School led the way in securing the most in scholarships at $17.4 million for the School District of Lee County. “Our students have put in tremendous effort, and these scholarship dollars are a testament to their dedication, as well as the ...

Breaking News

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Gulf Gateway issues statement on removal of mangroves at Seven Islands

Following a request for comment following the removal of mangroves along the shoreline of one of the Seven Islands without the required permits, Gulf Gateway Resort & Marina LLC has provided the following statement, which The Breeze is publishing in full: "Gulf Gateway Resort & Marina ...

Stein sentenced to life

One of the teens convicted in the death of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon Miller was sentenced to life in prison Friday. Thomas Roy Stein, 18, was sentenced to life for first-degree felony murder in the March 17, 2024 shooting. Stein also was sentenced to 15 years for three counts of attempted ...

Local Sports

FGCU has four players selected in MLB Amateur Draft Sunday


Florida Gulf Coast University continued to be a common name in the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft Sunday. Wrapping up the 2026 MLB Amateur Draft, FGCU finished with five total draft picks, behind only the seven selections from Florida and Florida State among the Sunshine State’s ...

Hurricane Guide 2026

Power after the storm: What to expect and how to stay safe

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 ...

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