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Daily editionTuesday, September 22nd, 2026

Good morning, Cape Coral.

The 5AM Cape Coral Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of September.

Business

  1. UNIV Hospitality acquired Grimaldi’s Pizzeria at Bell Tower in Fort Myers today and announced plans to open five additional locations in Lee, Collier, and Sarasota counties, expanding the well-known Brooklyn-style pizza brand.

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Culture

  1. The Lawrence Kearny Chapter of NSDAR is hosting a Constitution Week display at Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library through September.

    The exhibit, located outside the Children’s Library, features DAR facts, a copy of the Constitution, and Revolutionary-era items (ink well and quill pen) and runs Sept. 17-23.

    Cape Coral BreezeRead more

Sports

  1. Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) men's basketball head coach Pat Chambers addressed the media on the first day of practice, outlining key season priorities for the team.

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