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11,000 hemp products seized in statewide crackdown, local smoke shop out of thousands

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11,000 hemp products seized in statewide crackdown, local smoke shop out of thousands

100% Center coverage: 6 sources

By Blaine Montgomery Click here for updates on this story LEE COUNTY, Florida (WBBH) — Florida is cracking down on smoke shops that violate new hemp product regulations. At Purple Rain Smoke and Vape Shop in Cape Coral, inspectors from the Florida Department of Agriculture recently seized around $20,000 worth of products, leaving some shelves nearly empty. Most of the items will be destroyed, though a few may be returned if the shop brings t…See the Story

REPTILE TAKEOVER: City council member pushes for action as iguanas destroy Cape Coral property

Property · Cape Coral

REPTILE TAKEOVER: City council member pushes for action as iguanas destroy Cape Coral property

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A vacant home in Cape Coral has become ground zero for an iguana infestation that's spreading to neighboring properties, causing concern among neighbors who want officials to take action.Cape Coral Community Correspondent Bella Line spoke with neighbors and a City Council member about the iguana infestation: REPTILE TAKEOVER: City council member pushes for action as iguanas destroys Cape Coral property"When the homeowner moved out, they kind of …Read Article

Cape Coral Police: Man waves gun at people trying to stop him from drunk driving

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Cape Coral Police: Man waves gun at people trying to stop him from drunk driving

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A Cape Coral man is facing charges after police say he pointed a gun at people who tried to stop him from driving while intoxicated.Officers with the Cape Coral Police Department responded to a business near Surfside Boulevard and Veterans Parkway just after midnight on June 28 for a disturbance involving a weapon.Louis Falocco, 63, was found sitting in the driver's seat of his vehicle with the ignition on when officers arrived. After being comm…Read Article

Homeowners being forced to pay $40k after receiving mandatory letter from city

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HOMEOWNERS are being warned in a letter that they will be forced to pay thousands of dollars to make a mandatory switch rolled out by officials. It comes as their city makes a sweeping change to how they access utilities in the area. GettyThousands of Cape Coral residents are being forced to shell out thousands of pounds at the request of the city[/caption] GettyThey will have to foot the bill for switching to get water supplies from the city ra…Cape Coral · Cape Coral Read Article

Late-Night Altercation On Florida Bridge Ends In Defensive Gunfire

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

A man was shot late Thursday night on Cape Coral’s Midpoint Memorial Bridge during a confrontation where another man used a firearm in self-defense. Police confirmed the shooting stemmed from an isolated incident, and the investigation remains ongoing. The post Late-Night Altercation on Florida Bridge Ends in Defensive Gunfire appeared first on Concealed Nation. Continue reading Late-Night Altercation on Florida Bridge Ends in Defensive Gunfire …Cape Coral · Cape Coral Read Article

ID theft, a G-Wagon and a notary public: How police say a Cape Coral woman stopped a suspected identity thief

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A Georgia man was arrested in Cape Coral because police say he tried to use stolen identity information to buy a luxury vehicle worth tens of thousands of dollars.Cape Coral Police responded to a house on June 11 after a notary arrived with paperwork for the purchase of a 2023 Mercedes G-Wagon that the homeowner never ordered.Police say the victim's wife immediately recognized something was wrong when she saw her husband's name on a driver's lic…Cape Coral · Cape Coral See the Story

OPEN FOR DEVELOPMENT: Cape Coral's ambitious plan to create an urban oasis near the water

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Cape Coral is moving forward with plans to develop 22 acres of vacant land near downtown, with city officials hoping to create an urban environment where people can live, work and play.Hear what Cape Coral's City Manager and CRA hope to see from developers: 22 acres of possibility: Cape Coral's ambitious plan to create an urban oasis near the waterThe Bimini East Project, located steps away from Four Freedoms Park, was presented to potential inv…Environment · Cape Coral Read Article

'Biggest rookie mistake ever': Cape teacher makes fifth run on 'American Ninja Warrior'

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Cape Coral P.E. teacher made his fifth run June 23 on "American Ninja Warrior." Here's how he did on the TV show.Cape Coral · Cape Coral Read Article

Cape Coral residents share vision for 22-acre downtown property as city seeks investors for development

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A 22-acre empty plot of land now sits in downtown Cape Coral, and the city is inviting investors to tour the property. Before potential developers arrive, I asked people who live near or frequently visit the area what they would like to see built there.Hear what residents hope for Bimini East redevelopment: Cape Coral residents share vision for 22-acre downtown property as city seeks investors for developmentThe area in the heart of downtown, cl…Cape Coral · Cape Coral Read Article

BREAKING: Police say shots fired in Cape Coral neighborhood in barricade situation

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Shots were flying as the Cape Coral Police SWAT team surrounded a barricaded home Saturday afternoon. SWAT officers surrounded the home where a person barricaded themselves near the intersection of SW 54th Ter and SW 26th Ct. "On June 21, 2025, at approximately 12:12 p.m., officers with the Cape Coral Police Department responded to a reported disturbance at a residence in Cape Coral. The suspect had barricaded herself in a room within the home a…Cape Coral · Cape Coral Read Article

These Counties Will Have Supercharged Population Growth Over The Next 75 Years

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Key Points According to new population projections, 20 counties will gain over 1.2 million new residents each by 2100. Growth is centering around the urban and suburban cores of large metro areas. The county with the greatest projected growth will add a net 6 million new residents by 2100. Where will your assets be in 2100? Click here to talk to a financial advisor. While declining fertility rates and an aging population will cause populatio…Cape Coral · Cape Coral Read Article