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Daily editionFriday, October 23rd, 2026

Good morning, Cape Coral.

The 5AM Cape Coral Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of October.

Community

  1. Local groups and individuals can apply to join the Veterans Day Parade riding along Cape Coral Parkway at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 (staging begins at 9 a.m. with the route moving west from Cape Coral Street to Chester Street).

    Applications must be submitted by 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30.

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  2. Faith Generation Church is hosting a free Family Fun Festival on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. at the William (Bill) Austen Youth Center in Cape Coral where families will enjoy a Sunday Service, uplifting message, and fun activities including crafts, games, and free gifts for first-time guests.

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Government

  1. On Oct. 22, Cape Coral City Council approved agreements for the Bimini East redevelopment project at South Cape’s waterfront.

    The $500M public & private effort, emerging four years after Hurricane Ian, will boost area revitalization.

    The News-PressRead more

  2. Cape Coral City Council approved a $30 million incentive package for Fawcett Memorial Hospital Inc to build an acute care hospital at 322 SW Pine Island Road after a heated discussion over tax revenue use — officials say the new facility will meet local healthcare needs as the city grows.

    Cape Coral BreezeRead more

  3. FDOT will hold two public hearings on its I-75 widening project to improve traffic flow and safety.

    Residents can join the in-person session on Oct. 27 at Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church in Naples (beginning 4:30 p.m.) or the virtual meeting on Oct. 28 at 6 p.m.

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Lifestyle

  1. Southwest Florida's dining scene is shifting as long-loved spots like North Fort Myers' 3 Fishermen and downtown Bullig closed (Oct.20 and Sept.30) while new and revamped restaurants in Estero, south Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Fort Myers open to serve fresh menus and options for local diners.

    The News-PressRead more

Sports

  1. Riverdale meets Immokalee today in a District 5A-11 matchup as Riverdale looks to extend its strong offensive play from a 61-0 win and Immokalee aims for a comeback after a 35-27 loss to Cape Coral.

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