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09/04/2026

The status of an ethics complaint against Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno remains unclear after the Florida Commission on Ethics did not announce a decision on the case. The complaint alleges unreported gifts and inappropriate kickbacks.

When the Florida Commission on Ethics issued its press release on the status of its cases Wednesday, conspicuously missing was the complaint filed against Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno by his former close pal Ken Romano.

09/04/2026

A free fitness program for veterans is expanding to Cape Coral through a partnership between Home Base Florida and veteran-owned Shark Bite Fitness. The 90-day program offers supervised exercise, nutrition education, stress management and community support.

A Cape Coral gym is partnering with Home Base Florida to expand a free wellness program for veterans.

09/04/2026

A multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs is reportedly over after sickening 134 people across 18 states. The outbreak led to 34 hospitalizations, but no deaths were reported.

A multistate outbreak of salmonella linked to eggs is over and the investigation closed.

09/04/2026

Cape Coral City Council approved up to $500,000 for repairs to a settling section of road in northwest Cape Coral. The repairs come as nearby residents face temporary mail delivery disruptions due to safety concerns.

The Cape Coral City Council approved $500,000 in Wednesday's meeting to address a sinking roadway in the northwest region of the city. This comes as residents living along the impacted area face U.S. Postal Service delivery delays.

09/04/2026

An E. coli outbreak linked to organic frozen blueberries has prompted an expanded recall that now includes a Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend sold at Walmart.

An ongoing recall of frozen blueberries implicated in an outbreak of E coli has now been expanded to include another brand.

09/03/2026

Nearly 300 people gathered in Fort Myers for the Rally for Hope, where community leaders encouraged residents to get involved in the civic process and support voting and civil rights.

People from all walks of life gathered in Fort Myers on Saturday at the Rally for Hope, to encourage voting and community support.

09/03/2026

Measles cases are rising again in Collier County after several weeks without new cases.

Three new cases have been reported since Aug. 15, bringing Collier County’s total to 96 and Florida’s statewide total to 144. Lee County’s total remains at three cases.

About 89% of Collier County public school kindergartners are vaccinated, below the 95% rate considered necessary for herd immunity against measles.

The MMR vaccine is considered safe and effective and is available at no cost to Collier County residents at locations in Naples and Immokalee.

09/03/2026

FPL has launched a new online Assistance Center with resources to help customers save on energy bills and find financial support. Eligible households can also earn a $200 credit through the new FPL Saving Steps program.

Florida Power and Light has launched its new Assistance Center. It’s a new online resource for customers looking to save, or get support with their monthly energy bills.

09/03/2026

A new study finds rising sea levels may have long-term economic effects along the Gulf Coast, including fewer jobs and businesses. Researchers included Collier and Lee counties in their analysis, which found the biggest impacts in industries such as tourism, transportation and trade.

Researchers found sea-level rise can cause fewer jobs, fewer businesses, and slower job growth.

09/02/2026

Gulf Shore Cooling is giving away free home services, including a year of plumbing and a new AC unit, through its Protect Your Home sweepstakes. Residents in Collier, Lee, Charlotte and Sarasota counties can enter daily through Sept. 16.

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning company Gulf Shore Cooling is offering free services through their Protect Your Home sweepstakes.