Cape Coral, FL Local News, Events, and Information

Tampa Wed. Jun 10 2026

Florida’s Property Tax Revolt Was Not Born in Tallahassee. It Was Born in County Budget Hearings.

County ad valorem tax levies have surged since 2020, often far faster than population growth. Now DeSantis wants voters to pull the emergency brake.

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Florida’s Property Tax Revolt Was Not Born in Tallahassee. It Was Born in County Budget Hearings.

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Tampa Wed. Jun 10 2026

Weekend forecast for Tampa Friday, Jun 12 - Sunday, Jun 14

Your weather for this weekend

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Cape Coral Weather: Saturday October 17

High: 83°

Low: 70°

Wind: 17 MPH NNE

Chance of rain: 88%

Overcast, with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees. Overcast in the morning, light rain shower in the afternoon, light rain for the evening, overcast overnight.

Tampa Wed. Jun 10 2026

Florida Felt an Earthquake. Yes, Really.

A 6.1 magnitude quake near Cuba rattled parts of Florida, reminding residents that the Sunshine State is not immune from rare seismic surprises.

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Florida Felt an Earthquake. Yes, Really.

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Tampa Tue. Jun 9 2026

The Flock Cameras Are Spreading Across Florida. Who Is Watching the Watchers?

License plate readers are spreading across Florida under the language of public safety. The deeper danger is what happens when ordinary movement becomes searchable data.

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The Flock Cameras Are Spreading Across Florida. Who Is Watching the Watchers?

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Tampa Tue. Jun 9 2026

Apple Unveils New Tools to Help Parents Manage Children's iPhones

New parental controls could give families more say over what children see online, who they communicate with, and how they use their devices.

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Apple Unveils New Tools to Help Parents Manage Children's iPhones

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Tampa Tue. Jun 9 2026

Tidings Media® Is Building Independent Local Journalism, One Florida Community at a Time

We have opportunities in each of our local markets for a volunteer community editor

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Tidings Media® Is Building Independent Local Journalism, One Florida Community at a Time

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Cape Coral Tue. Jun 9 2026

Father’s Day Without the Price Tag: Free and Nearly Free Ways to Celebrate Dad Around Cape Coral

From Four Mile Cove and Jaycee Park to the Caloosahatchee River, fishing spots, libraries, parks, and Southwest Florida sunsets, Cape Coral families can give Dad a great day

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Father’s Day Without the Price Tag: Free and Nearly Free Ways to Celebrate Dad Around Cape Coral

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Tampa Mon. Jun 8 2026

Clearwater, Florida Pastor Willy Rice to Lead the Southern Baptist Convention

Clearwater pastor Willy Rice will lead the Southern Baptist Convention, bringing Florida roots, pastoral experience, and a call for biblical renewal, unity, and mission.

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Clearwater, Florida Pastor Willy Rice to Lead the Southern Baptist Convention

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Tallahassee Mon. Jun 8 2026

Florida’s SAVE Act Brings New Citizenship and Voting Rules Starting in 2027

Florida is moving forward with a major election-integrity law

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Florida’s SAVE Act Brings New Citizenship and Voting Rules Starting in 2027

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Tampa Mon. Jun 8 2026

Duke Energy Bills Are Dropping — But Only Temporarily

Duke Energy customers are getting a small break on their electric bills this summer, but the reduction looks less like corporate generosity and more like a required correction.

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Duke Energy Bills Are Dropping — But Only Temporarily

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Tampa Mon. Jun 8 2026

The Florida Case That Reminded Families to Put Medical Wishes in Writing

A Florida-focused look at advance medical directives, the Terri Schiavo case, and non-attorney document preparation for customer-selected forms.

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The Florida Case That Reminded Families to Put Medical Wishes in Writing

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Cape Coral Sun. Jun 7 2026

Cape Coral’s Red, White & BOOM Will Mark America’s 250th Birthday

Southwest Florida’s largest single-day event returns July 4 with fireworks, national entertainment, family activities and a celebration at the foot of the Cape Coral Bridge.

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Cape Coral’s Red, White & BOOM Will Mark America’s 250th Birthday

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