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City HallCape Coral council approves a $10 million incentive package for a planned CostcoIf you're tired of crossing the Caloosahatchee for Costco, Cape Coral is getting its own. City Council approved a $10 million incentive package Monday for a warehouse at 600 Chiquita Blvd. S., near Pine Island Road. The vote was 7-1, with Keith Long dissenting.Wednesday’s editionRead City HallCape Coral council fires City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn the night before Election DayIf you missed Monday's meeting, here's the part nobody saw coming. Mayor John Gunter, presiding over his last meeting, moved to end City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn's contract without cause effective 11:59 p.m. that night. It passed 4-1, the day before Election Day.Wednesday’s editionRead City HallCape Coral City Council approves a $10 million incentive agreement for the city's first CostcoIf you're tired of crossing the bridge for a Costco run, this one's for you. Cape Coral City Council approved a $10 million incentive agreement Monday night for a 165,000-square-foot warehouse and gas station planned for 600 Chiquita Blvd. S., near Pine Island Road.Tuesday’s editionRead

City Hall from local newsrooms

From Pembroke Pines News, Mid Florida Newspapers and Gulf Coast News and Weather, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Pembroke Pines NewsYesterday

    Lee commissioners reject criticism of land use votes | Opinion letters

    Commissioners deflect criticism

  2. Mid Florida NewspapersYesterday

    Sebring council approves H&L Golf course lease

    The Sebring City Council unanimously approved Tuesday a lease agreement of the city’s golf course to H&L Golf Group, of Fort Myers, which is headed by Harry Leonard.

  3. Gulf Coast News and WeatherNov. 6

    Fort Myers library becomes refuge for homeless people as living costs rise

    Rising inflation and living costs are driving more people in Fort Myers to seek shelter at the downtown library, prompting calls for action from the city's new mayor.

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  • DengueFlorida reported 39 new locally acquired dengue cases in one week, bringing the 2026 total to 524 cases across 12 counties.

    Florida reported 39 new locally acquired dengue cases in one week, bringing the 2026 total to 524 cases across 12 counties. In Lee County, two sentinel chickens tested positive for West Nile virus antibodies during the Oct. 25-31 surveillance week.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: WINK News