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Monday, April 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Saturday night, a motorcycle crashed near The Palms of Fort Myers on the 2700 block of Winkler Avenue—officials have not yet confirmed any injuries. ABC7
- ➤ A motorcycle and a car crashed in Cape Coral on Saturday night at Del Prado Boulevard North and Hancock Bridge Pkwy—police have not confirmed if anyone was injured. ABC7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Phantom Fireworks halted production after a 145% tariff on Chinese goods made costs too high—its stores in Southwest Florida have been affected. The company’s president said they are working with Northeast Ohio lawmakers to secure an exemption so it can resume operations before the Fourth of July season. WGCU
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Charlotte County police arrested two individuals connected to the Walmart shooting on April 12 and are now searching for suspect Anthony Mojica, who is on the run. ABC7
- ➤ Deputies on Bermer Street in Lehigh Acres began investigating a death that occurred overnight on Sunday—officials confirmed one fatality—stating the incident is isolated and poses no threat to the public. ABC7
- ➤ Detectives from the Lee County Sheriff's Office launched a death investigation on Bermer Street in Lehigh Acres after one person was found deceased—authorities say the domestic incident poses no threat to the community. WINK News
- ➤ Lee County Sheriff's Office arrested two teenage suspects—Kevin Espinal Borjas, age 18 and Selvin Arita Carranza, age 16—after they robbed a man walking home on the 4500 block of Palm Beach Boulevard on April 4; one suspect appeared to have a firearm during the robbery and deputies later recovered the victim's phone and a black backpack with ski masks and a BB gun from their residence. ABC7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Archived records show that Ogden "Dinny" Phipps—a Carnegie steel heir, tennis champion and owner of champion racehorses—bought the 15,900-acre Matlacha Plantation near Fort Myers in the mid-1950s for a private hunting preserve and later signed a 10-year, $10 million sales agreement with the Rosen brothers that influenced the area's growth. The News-Press
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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
5-7 p.m. — Bell Tower — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of music, food, and activities while supporting young entrepreneurs at their own market.
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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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Empowerment Event for Women
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Swamp Cat Brewing Company — Tickets available — Connect with inspiring women and discover your true potential.
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Fort Myers RV Show
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Lee Civic Center — Free entry — Explore top-name new and used motorhomes and adventure vans in a climate-controlled environment.
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2025 SWFL CISMA Invasive Freshwater Fish Roundup
Friday, Apr 25th — Bass Pro Shops — $10 registration fee for adults — Participate in a fun and educational fishing competition to help control invasive freshwater fish species.
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Home and Garden Show - Fort Myers 2025
April 26-27 — Caloosa Sound Convention Center — Check website for admission — Explore the latest trends in home furnishings and gardening at this international exhibition.
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