A former Mariner High School teacher received one year of probation Tuesday after pleading guilty to a drug charge, according to officials.

Cape Coral is seeing an increase in building permits for single-family homes this year.

FCAT performance by Cape Coral high schools : Mathematics: Island Coast High: 62 percent Cape Coral High: 77 percent Mariner High: 78 percent Ida S. Baker High: 82 percent City of Cape Coral Charter School: 84 percent North Nicholas High: 35 percent Reading: Island Coast High: 31 percent Cape Coral High: 45 percent Mariner High: 41 percent Ida S.

The condition of a man, seriously injured in a crash in Cape Coral, is improving.

Beginning Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m., a section of Del Prado Boulevard North will be closed because of construction.

Lee County Emergency Medical Services recently promoted Everett Scott to captain of quality assurance/training and Chris Sutton to captain in operations.

Two Cape Coral residents were among a group of 17 Southwest Florida residents arrested by deputies with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office for DUI within the last week.

The Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral is gearing up for the Cape Coral’s Fourth of July celebration, RE/MAX Realty Team’s Red, White and Boom.

Every year, July is recognized as “National Parks & Recreation Month,” and this year, the city of Cape Coral Parks & Recreation Department will be offering the community plenty of opportunities to come out and celebrate.

Florida Gulf Bank will host a “Dog Gone Good Time” lunch for dog owners and their pets at the Sandoval banking office in Cape Coral Friday, July 16.