Good morning, Fort Myers.

Deby Sams began volunteering after Hurricane Ian and now runs a daily food pantry service from a semitruck on Connecticut Street to keep families fed.

She works full-time & accepts canned goods donations on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the local Beach Baptist Church site.

The Salvation Army in Lee County is operating homeless shelters to combat bitter cold weather as overnight lows in Fort Myers linger in the mid-40s.

The shelter at 2400 Edison Ave offers limited beds (first-come, first-served) with capacity reassessed daily until Feb. 2.

Herb enthusiast Wendy Sprague will show locals how to raise herbs at Fort Myers Beach Library at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb.

2 — the Estero Island Garden Club program also explains health benefits and shares recipe tips.

St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church will host an evening of food, fellowship & entertainment with musician and comedian Jimmy Keys on Saturday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Comfort Hall at 5601 Williams Drive.

A winter storm across the eastern U.S. caused disruptions at RSW—Fort Myers’ airport—with 49 flights canceled and 19 delayed Monday.

Airlines issued waivers to help travelers rebook and advised passengers to monitor flight updates as operations continued.

Annette’s Book Nook in Santini Plaza will host the Southwest Florida Fiction Writers group book sale & signing on Thursday, Feb.

5 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. during the Santini Farmers Market. Award-winning and indie authors will present a range of fiction genres.

New details on the Florida Red-bellied Cooter have been shared in this week’s Wild Things, explaining how its belly color changes with age and that its name likely comes from a West African word for turtle - the species lives in calm freshwater and brackish waters in Florida and southern Georgia.

Lee Health’s Amanda Ortt advised residents yesterday to keep New Year’s resolutions realistic and measurable as only eight percent of folks stick with them all year—she recommended leaning on family support to meet goals.

Former SWFL DJ John Nichols hosts Rated R 4 Recovery, a live podcast at Kimmie's Recovery Zone every Tuesday at 6pm & shares firsthand stories of overcoming addiction to help others stay sober in the local community.

Down Payment Resource released its Q4 report showing 2,619 homebuyer assistance programs nationwide—up 6% from last year—with Florida featuring 196 programs from 128 providers.

The data may help local buyers in Fort Myers explore affordable homeownership options.

Little Women - The Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Players Circle Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the beloved story of sisterhood and dreams through music and song.

Million Dollar Quartet Performance

2-3 p.m. — Music & Arts Community Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary jam session of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.

Little Women - The Musical

3-6 p.m. — Players Circle Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience an epic musical adaptation of a beloved classic with showstopping melodies.

Little Women - The Musical

3-6 p.m. — Players Circle Theater — Ticketed event — Experience the beloved tale of sisterhood through stunning melodies and uplifting performances.

Jay Moreno Comedy Show

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Tickets required — Experience the animated and witty humor of Puerto Rican comedian Jay Moreno.

Dave Landau Live Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of sharp wit and humor from comedian Dave Landau.

Alex Lopez CD Release Party Featuring Champ Jaxon

7-9 p.m. — Fort Myers Theatre — Tickets available — Celebrate the new blues/rock album 'Retro Revival' with a high-energy performance from Alex Lopez and special guest Champ Jaxon.

Livin' It Book Signing

9 PM — Laurel Estates — Free entry — Meet the authors of 'Livin' It' and enjoy refreshments at this engaging book signing event.

North Florida Ospreys vs. Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Men's Basketball

7-11 p.m. — Alico Arena — VIP packages available — Experience college basketball action with flair and excitement at Alico Arena.

The Play That Goes Wrong

7 p.m. — Florida Repertory Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a hilarious night of theatrical mishaps and comedic chaos.