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Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A double shooting on Saturday at Cypress West Apartments in Fort Myers left two victims with multiple gunshot wounds, and deputies arrested Roger De Le Cruz on Monday on attempted murder charges more than 700 miles away near Gulfport. The News-Press
- ➤ Fort Myers resident Joe Salvaggio, 84, is suing contractor Edward Beebe from ENBS Painting & More—alleging he paid $40,000 for Hurricane Ian home repairs that were never completed and that the case is headed to civil court while the sheriff’s office continues its investigation. This legal action follows more than a year of unanswered promises and mounting financial distress. WINK News
- ➤ U.S. Customs and Border Protection has warned travelers today that raw egg smuggling from Mexico has surged 158% since fiscal year 2024—violators may face fines up to $10,000 if they breach U.S. agricultural restrictions. NBC2
- ➤ Lee County authorities arrested 52 people during Operation Out of Luck—an undercover drug investigation—and executed over 30 search warrants that seized 40 pounds of cocaine, 42 pounds of methamphetamine, over six pounds of fentanyl, six firearms, two vehicles and more than $136,000 in cash. NBC2
- ➤ Luis Abel Toruno, a 44-year-old man, was sentenced to 60 years in prison on two counts of conspiracy to traffic fentanyl in Lee County—he had already been serving a 25-year sentence from a prior drug trafficking conviction in Hendry County last year. WINK News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brittany Owen, a Trafalgar Elementary teacher, was named one of six winners of the Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Award last week—she said her students’ joyful reaction made the surprise unforgettable. The banquet will be held at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center at the Luminary Hotel on April 25—broadcast on Gulf Coast NBC on May 3 at 8 p.m. Cape Coral Breeze
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ At the Marine Environmental Resource Task Force meeting in March, Tunaskin’s event director Ben Duval and his team earned the monthly MERTF Environmental Award for sponsoring their 10th Annual Beach Keepers Clean Up on February 16 that saw over 400 volunteers remove more than three tons of garbage from Fort Myers Beach and nearby areas. The team also worked with local restaurants and businesses—giving out shirts and raising $5000 for Keep Lee County Beautiful. Beach Talk Radio
- ➤ Florida faces a high frequency of tornadoes, with AccuWeather predicting an above-average number for spring with drier weather expected—conditions that may raise local concerns. Hurricane Milton in 2024 triggered 47 tornadoes in Lee County neighborhoods—leading local agencies to review tornado safety measures. The News-Press
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cam Johnson, goaltender for the Florida Everblades, helped lead the team to three straight Kelly Cup titles while winning playoff MVP twice and setting records by earning the most wins in a single postseason twice—he did so before the Everblades clinched a playoff spot after a win on March 17 and will start a playoff run next month as he aims to break more records. The team now looks to build on its legacy as Johnson continues to play at a high level. The News-Press
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Downtown Fort Myers Music Walk
The Downtown Fort Myers Music Walk features local and regional musicians performing various genres of music throughout the River District on the third Friday of each month.
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Hearts and Homes Car Show Fundraiser for Veterans
This event features a car show, live music, food, and activities aimed at raising funds to support housing for veterans in need.
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ABBAFAB Tribute Show
ABBAFAB delivers a high-energy tribute performance featuring all the classic hits of the legendary Swedish pop group at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.
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FGCU Storytelling Open Mic: Theme 'Luck'
This open mic event invites participants to share stories based on the theme of 'Luck,' accommodating various storytelling genres in a welcoming community setting.
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Tamiami Tale Tellers: Our Stories - Believe It or Not
A storytelling showcase featuring local narrators from the Tamiami Tale Tellers, promoting community through oral storytelling as an art form.
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Ben Allen Band Live
6-10 p.m. | Miromar Lakes Golf Club | Ticket price not specified | Enjoy a night of country music from the talented Ben Allen, a Voice semifinalist.
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Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon
9 AM – 1 PM | South County Regional Park | Registration required | Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a family-friendly run featuring themed swag and a festive atmosphere.
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BBQ, Bands & Brew Festival
11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Caloosa Sound Amphitheater | Entry fee varies | Enjoy the best BBQ in town while supporting Lee Builder's Care with live music and fun activities for all ages.
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Diane Macklin – Mining Story Gems
6-7:30 p.m. — Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries — Free entry — Experience dynamic storytelling as a transformative and healing art form for the community.
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Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap
7:30 p.m. | Fort Myers Theatre | Ticket prices vary | Experience the suspense of Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery with its twist ending.
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