Daily editionTuesday, September 15th, 2026
Good morning, Cape Coral.
The 5AM Cape Coral Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of September.
Environment
A trough of low pressure southeast of Bermuda is forecast to enter an environment favorable for tropical development later this week, which could prompt a tropical system to form near Florida coasts.
Weather experts advise Cape Coral residents to stay prepared as conditions evolve (more updates expected).
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Government
Fort Myers airport is expanding with new Concourse E under construction, which will add 14 gates and serve an extra 10,000+ passengers daily.
The project is slated for completion in late 2027, with a media tour of interior upgrades scheduled for October.
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Health
Water Filter Guru’s Skin Stress Index shows Cape Coral is lowest among seven Florida cities, while Orlando and Miami face higher irritation and breakout searches — evidence that local residents experience less skin stress from environmental and search factors.
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Lifestyle
Nothing Bundt Cakes is giving away free Confetti Bundtlets to the first 300 guests visiting its locations today in Cape Coral to mark National Bring the Joy Day as part of a six-week promotion running through Oct. 4.
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Sports
The News-Press and Naples Daily News are running a poll to select the Southwest Florida Boys Athlete of the Week based on performances from Sept. 7-12.
Readers can vote online until 10 a.m. Thursday & the winner will receive a BSN Sports T-shirt and a tote bag.
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