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Thursday, April 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Bobby Nichols-Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation awarded over $1.6 million in grants to six local charities on March 25 to help at-risk children in Southwest Florida, with two partners receiving $575,000 each as part of its 23rd annual Nichols Cup event—raising its total donations to $20 million since 2002. North Fort Myers Neighbor
- ➤ The Bobby Nichols-Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation awarded over $1.6 million in grants to six charities at its Nichols Cup event on March 25. Since 2002, more than $20 million has been raised to support at-risk children through programs at Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida, Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Blessings in a Backpack, Liberty Youth Ranch, Catholic Charities, and Pace Center for Girls — work that continues to make a local impact. Cape Coral Breeze
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ This afternoon, Nicholas Steven Canfield was sentenced to life in prison after a Lee County jury convicted him of first-degree murder, sexual battery on a child and three counts of aggravated child abuse—he assaulted a 2-year-old he babysat who later died from her injuries. Cape Coral Breeze
- ➤ John Barnett, whose wife Stephanie was murdered at their Lehigh Acres home between Monday night and Tuesday morning, said he found her blood-covered body alongside his teenage daughter after a 23-year-old man named Lukas Carlton allegedly slit her throat and fled on Interstate 75—Carlton remains in custody in Pasco County as he awaits extradition to Lee County. WINK News
- ➤ A South Florida man was arrested today after officers found two kilos of fentanyl during a traffic stop near Colonial Boulevard on Interstate 75 in south Fort Myers—James Pitts, 39, from Broward County, is linked to a network trafficking fentanyl from the East Coast to Lee County. NBC2
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews have started installing over 500 turtle-friendly light poles (replacing those lost after Hurricane Ian) along major roads like Estero Boulevard to improve night safety on Fort Myers Beach. The town says the project will be completed by November so that residents and visitors can see better at night. NBC2
- ➤ Today, Fort Myers community leaders and city officials watched a demonstration on assembling Tiger Dam flood barriers as hurricane season nears—US Flood Control showed how three 50-foot tubes, each weighing over 10,000 pounds, can quickly create a flood protection wall with teamwork and proper anchoring. WINK News plans to use this system to help protect properties if flooding returns. WINK News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A historic home on First Street in Fort Myers stands as a 118-year-old landmark built in 1907 by Frederick Miller that still shows its original wood siding and classic design. The house has seen many stories including a time when a tenant found moonshine under the steps—offering a clear link to the city’s past. WINK News
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2-11 p.m. — Fort Myers Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy award-winning craft beer and local food trucks while jamming out to live music.
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Open House at Fort Myers Residence
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — 840 S Town and River Dr — Free entry — Explore a beautiful single-family home with swimming pool and ample amenities in a scenic locale.
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Hot Rod Ranch Gathering
7-8 p.m. — 9690 Bayshore Rd, North Fort Myers, FL — Free entry — Engage in an open outdoor discussion at this community campfire meeting.
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Les Miserables Musical
8 PM – 8 PM — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of one of the greatest musicals of all time on its North American tour.
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Les Miserables
7:30 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a breathtaking new production of the beloved musical classic.
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FGCU Student Showcase: Storytelling as Healing
5-7 p.m. — Veteran's Pavilion — Free admission — Witness FGCU students' spoken stories that foster community and healing through storytelling.
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Family Fun Night at Bell Tower
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Kids Easter Egg Hunt
10-11 a.m. — Sun Retreats Fort Myers Beach — Free entry — A delightful morning adventure for kids filled with egg hunting excitement.
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2nd Annual Easter Family Brunch
11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Burroughs Home and Gardens — Ticketed event — Celebrate Easter with delicious food, egg hunts, and family fun by the river.
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FGCU Storytelling Open Mic: Kindness and Compassion
5-7 p.m. — Florida Gulf Coast University Art Galleries — Free entry — Share or listen to stories reflecting the theme of kindness and compassion in a welcoming community atmosphere.
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