🌱 How Cape Coral’s license plate cameras crack cases—and test privacy limits

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In today's newsletter:

• How Cape Coral's license plate cameras crack cases—and test privacy limits
• Have a stunning Cape Coral photo you want everyone to see?

Also on today's calendar: Career Kickoff SWFL! The area's Best Job Fai and 12 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Sam Y.!

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 92 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 75.
• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SWFL license plate cameras solve crimes but spark privacy worries (winknews.com) — Cape Coral's police chief says license plate reader cameras have been crucial in solving two of the city's biggest homicide cases, including a murder where the victim's body was never found. The story also details how similar cameras aid investigations across Southwest Florida while raising serious privacy concerns after misuse by some officers in other departments.
   

• Best SW Florida reader photos include Pine Island, Cape Coral, Fort Myers (miramarflnews.com) — Reader photos from around Southwest Florida spotlight scenic spots including Cape Coral, and locals are invited to send in their own favorite shots. If you've captured a special Cape Coral moment, you can email a high‑resolution image with details for a chance to be featured in a future edition.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cape Coral

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 21
• Career Kickoff SWFL! The area's Best Job Fai →
  Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers Airport/FGCU, 16410 Corporate Commerce Way, Fort Myers
  10:00 am
Friday October 2
• Mystery Dinner Show →
  Saint Hilary's Episcopal Church, 5011 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Mystery Dinner Show →
  Saint Hilary's Episcopal Church, 5011 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Scott Parmer at Rumrunners →
  Cape Coral FL
Thursday September 17
• Paul Mezzanotte at Rumrunners →
  Cape Coral FL
Friday September 18
• Remedy at Fathoms →
  Cape Coral FL
• Parents' Night Out - Fall Festival →
  WellWay - Cape Coral, 609 Southeast 13th Court, Cape Coral
• Endless Summer at Rumrunners →
  Cape Coral FL
Saturday September 19
• Colin Roberts at Rumrunners →
  Cape Coral FL
• Jenny Ve at Fathoms →
  Cape Coral FL
• Highlites Yoga Ceremony →
  Seed & Bean, 4720 Southeast 9th Place, Cape Coral
• Half Way to PRIDE Pub Crawl - PRIDE Cape Coral →
  Cruiser's Lounge, 1517 Southeast 47th Terrace, Cape Coral
• Elvis Tribute with Lee Birchfield at Rumrunners →
  Cape Coral FL
• 2 Days Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Training in Cape Coral, FL →
  Regus Cape Coral, 2601 Del Prado Boulevard North, Cape Coral
• Gardening on Mars: A Florida-Friendly Survival Guide →
  Cape Coral FL

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I'm excited to have you see this one!
  Seems there was a consensus that I needed to use purple. I thought I had a Dragonfly and I did! So, I played with my special paint technique and of… (Nextdoor SW 17th Pl)
• GEN X MEMORY TEST
  NO GOOGLE. Finish these: "Where's the____ ?" "I pity the____ ?" "Whatchu talkin' 'bout,____?" "Bueller?_____?" "Wax on_____? If your brain… (Nextdoor NE Cape)

• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Cape Coral. Apply here.
• TJX posted a job opening for Merchandise Associate - Backroom in Cape Coral. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cape Coral here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fort Myers

• Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Makes Triumphant Return to Fort Myers (citrusindustry.net)
• What we know as North Fort Myers AD Joe Bowen remains suspended by district (news-press.com)
• After nearly 40 years, a new Becky Thatcher returns to the St. Louis riverfront (greaterstlinc.com)

Ok Cape Coral! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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