Daily editionWednesday, September 16th, 2026
Good morning, Cape Coral.
The 5AM Cape Coral Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of September.
Government
Daylight saving time will end on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 a.m. when clocks fall back one hour.
Florida leaders are pushing for permanent DST (pending federal approval) as Congress stalls on the Sunshine Protection Act.
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The county DOT reminded Cape Coral motorists that nighttime paving is underway on Burnt Store Road from Delilah Drive to Gator Slough Canal from Sept. 15 to Sept. 17—crews use flagging personnel, implement single-lane closures, and close Kismet Parkway West during operations from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
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Lifestyle
Cape Coral pet owners can try a simple hack — using a sponge or laundry fish to trap pet hair before it clogs washing machines.
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Real Estate
The Pandion Club on Corkscrew Road is being rebuilt on the grounds of Old Corkscrew Golf Course into a private members-only course.
Work began on Monday, Aug. 24 and demolition of the old clubhouse is underway, with the Hoffmann Family now owning the site.
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Sports
The Rays clinched a playoff spot and postseason tickets are on sale.
Fans can buy tickets for games starting Sept. 29 (prices start at $84) as the team prepares for new playoff rounds with the World Series set to begin Oct. 23.
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