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The hurricane season peaked on Sept.

10 with 5 named storms so far — if no hurricane forms by today, a record will be set for the season's latest first storm.

Florida health officials reported 158 measles cases in 2026 and advise Fort Myers residents to watch for symptoms like fever, rash, runny nose, and red eyes for prompt care.

Tomorrow, St. Peter Lutheran Church on Fort Myers Beach will deliver lunch platters to the new fire department at 2545 Estero Blvd and the sheriff substation at 1207 Estero Blvd as part of God's Work, Our Hands Day, an annual community improvement event.

Sizzle Dining is underway as 137 restaurants from Marco Island to Babcock Ranch offer discounted meals until Sept.

30 while donating $1 per sale to Blessings in a Backpack. The 10th-year event spans all of September to help feed local school children.

On Sept. 11, Fort Myers observes Patriot Day as banks, post offices and government offices remain open + flags fly at half-staff to honor 9/11 victims and responders; local schools will mark 9/11 Heroes' Day with a 45-minute lesson if in session.

Fort Myers Philharmonic is holding its inaugural concert at Barbara B.

Mann Performing Arts Hall tonight at 7:30 p.m. The event honors 9/11 heroes and first responders with a tribute to their service.

Whataburger opened its first Southwest Florida location today at 11 a.m. on 12916 South Cleveland Avenue in south Fort Myers (between Mission Barbeque and Carrabba's).

The popular chain expects long lines as locals come to try its signature burgers.

Juana Diaz Cristobal, superintendent at Bonita Bay Club, started her day at 5:30 a.m. managing a 15-person crew & showing that hard work can turn challenges into leadership at a local golf course, a role few women hold.