Daily editionSaturday, October 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Cape Coral.
The 5AM Cape Coral Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of October.
Community
Cape Coral Animal Shelter will host its seventh annual Blessing of the Pets event tomorrow at 2 p.m. under the tiki at Wicked Dolphin Distillery.
Attendees will enjoy a brief service, music, a photo station, and pet keepsakes (prayer card and St. Francis medallion) while donations help fund the shelter's upcoming expansion plan.
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Government
Daylight saving time for Cape Coral will end on Nov. 1 at 2 a.m. when clocks fall back one hour, offering more morning light & earlier sunsets.
Florida officials continue to support permanent DST as federal legislation stalls.
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Health
Lee County Mosquito Control District began treatment today for salt marsh mosquitoes affecting coastal areas, including south Cape Coral, after forming an agreement with Fort Myers Beach Mosquito Control (rains are expected to reduce these mosquitoes) while officials monitor inland Aedes aegypti levels for dengue risks.
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Lifestyle
Families in Cape Coral can shop online for affordable Halloween costumes under $30 as Amazon offers deals on outfits for kids, adults (and pets) during Prime Big Deal Days, which starts Oct. 6.
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Sports
SW Florida high school football honored Week 7 standout players after Friday night games.
Game Balls were awarded to top performers from teams such as Canterbury and St. John Neumann, and Week 8 matchups will take place in Cape Coral and nearby venues.
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Friday, Oct. 2 high school football games featured key matchups in Southwest Florida as Cape Coral’s Ida Baker faced Mariner and Island Coast visited Oasis while Bishop Verot traveled to Port Charlotte and St. John Neumann played unbeaten Charlotte — fans followed live updates on the NFHS Network.
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