Cape Coral secured a $6.5 million grant to help fund its North 1 East utility expansion. The money will pay for reclaimed water mains and reduce costs for homeowners as the city extends water, sewer and irrigation service north of Pine Island Road.

Fort Myers police will receive new state and federal funding in 2026 to combat gun violence and drug trafficking, expand crisis-response training and improve roadway safety following City Council approval of multiple grants.