Daily editionMonday, September 21st, 2026
Good morning, Cape Coral.
The 5AM Cape Coral Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of September.
Environment
The Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District, with help from the FWC Marine Mammal Rescue team, rescued a dolphin stranded on a sandbar near Matlacha on Sept. 17.
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Health
Lee Health CEO Dr. Larry Antonucci retires today after guiding the hospital through COVID, Hurricane Ian, nonprofit conversion, and AI integration — leaving a legacy of modernized care.
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