Fort Myers, FL News Roundup (8/20/25)

Green Cup Café rises again: Years after Hurricane Ian shuttered its doors, the beloved Café is gearing up to reopen in a new space — find out what’s next.

At-home paramedicine service: Lee County's new program sends EMTs to patients' homes for follow-up care—targeting seniors, cardiac and overdose cases to ease ER overcrowding and cut healthcare costs — find out how.

Local healthcare hero’s new home: After 24 years on the front lines, Janice Rayner finally moved into her Habitat for Humanity home in May, thanks to a two-year build backed by the Florida Blue Foundation — find out how.

Crucial Lehigh Acres upgrade: A new traffic signal at the busy Lee and Leonard Boulevards is being installed to ease congestion and boost safety amid rapid community growth — learn what improvements are coming.

Burrowing owl numbers skyrocket: Cape Coral’s 2025 census counted 7,008 burrowing owls—up from about 5,200 in 2024—underscoring city, FWC, and community conservation wins — find out how volunteers and residents made it possible.

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