Daily editionWednesday, September 9th, 2026
Good morning, Cape Coral.
The 5AM Cape Coral Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of September.
Government
Lee County DOT is upgrading toll plaza technology at Sanibel, Cape Coral, and Midpoint bridges, triggering temporary single-lane closures (one lane closed at a time).
Motorists should follow signs and allow extra travel time as work continues at Sanibel, at Midpoint on Sept. 14, and through October at Cape Coral.
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Congressman Byron Donalds endorsed mayoral candidate Lisa Cohen-Adkinson during Cape Coral’s 9/11 commemoration over the weekend, citing a decade-long friendship and a history of community activism while she said the support affirms her record of local service.
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