It’s been a year since Big John left downtown Cape Coral. But the big guy might be coming home soon – just in time for Christmas.

For 55 years, Big John has stood watch over Cape Coral. The brawny, grinning, 28-foot-tall giant looms over Big John's Plaza in the South Cape. But Big John hasn't been himself for the last two years.

Big John is gone. But don’t worry, Cape Coral: The smiling, grocery-toting statue will be back soon in South Cape. His owner, Elmer Tabor, says he's glad to finally send off Big John for some much ...