Daily editionTuesday, October 27th, 2026
Good morning, Cape Coral.
The 5AM Cape Coral Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of October.
Community
A fundraiser to benefit PRIDE Cape Coral will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 at Cruiser’s Lounge, 1517 SE 47th Terrace, featuring casino-style games, champagne, light bites, Halloween attire, $35 advance/$40 door tickets with $2,000 in gameplay, and raffle prizes donated by local businesses.
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Faith Presbyterian offers Party Bridge every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (4544 Coronado Parkway); call 615-859-0988 for details.
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Business
Wicked Dolphin Distillery was named USA Today's Best Craft Rum for the second consecutive year, marking its sixth national title since opening in 2012.
Free, 45-minute distiller-led tours with tastings are offered Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in Cape Coral (21+ to sample) and reservations are recommended.
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Education
Family Initiative celebrated the completed expansion of Thrive Academy with a ribbon-cutting today, boosting K–12 autism services by adding seven classrooms, a STEM lab, a rock-climbing wall, and capacity for about 100 more students at (3221 Chiquita Blvd. S.).
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Sports
Estero's Maddox Stewart threw four touchdown passes on Monday, Oct. 26, against East Lee County to become Lee County's single-season and career passing touchdown leader.
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