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Monday, April 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, April 26, the Lee County Pioneer Picnic will be held at the Lee County Civic Center, Tinsley Pavilion off Bayshore Road in North Fort Myers with registration starting at 10 a.m., lunch served at noon and presentations plus a raffle at 1 p.m.; tickets cost $10 (including a plate of barbecue, baked beans, coleslaw, rolls, cookies and iced tea or lemonade). Approximately 1,200 invitations have been mailed and club members get free admission at Edison and Ford Winter Estates and The IMAG History & Science Center (by showing their Pioneer membership card on Fri 4/25, Sat 4/26 and Sun 4/27). The News-Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 19, a jet ski operator on the Caloosahatchee River was injured when he clipped a boat towing a vessel - he was taken to a hospital and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is leading the investigation. ABC7
- ➤ On Saturday night at 9:26 p.m., a 66-year-old Cape Coral man attempting a left turn on U.S. 27 at Flagpole Road in Hendry County hit a motorcycle—killing a 26-year-old motorcyclist from Davie and a 4-year-old passenger from Clewiston—and the crash left a 58-year-old truck passenger seriously injured while the driver suffered minor injuries. Cape Coral Breeze
- ➤ A house caught fire along Piccadilly Court in South Fort Myers on April 20 around 3 p.m. when the owners were at lunch after church, and firefighters fought flames in the attic that caused severe structural damage—leaving the displaced family without a home to move into. ABC7
- ➤ Crews in North Fort Myers responded to a fire fueled by an illegal burn on April 19 just before 6 p.m. along Bogart Drive — dry conditions helped the flames spread quickly, a trailer was damaged, and no homes were harmed or anyone hurt. ABC7
- ➤ Officials responded on April 19 to a boating incident in Estero when a person fell off a boat and was recovered by a good Samaritan before being taken to the hospital where they were pronounced dead—FWC leads the ongoing investigation. NBC2
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man identified as Anthony Gilberto Rodriguez led troopers on an ATV chase along Pine Island Road and US-41 on Sunday before police arrested him and took him to Lee County Jail where he faces charges for reckless driving, fleeing, and failure to register a motor vehicle. WINK News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Florida High School Athletic Association announced that baseball regionals will begin today using a best-of-three series format—this change tests overall performance rather than a single game outcome. Sixteen Southwest Florida teams qualified and will compete with seeding, hosting rules, and district champion advantages. ABC7
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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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Greythound Adoption Meet & Greet
2-5 p.m. — Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill — Free entry — Connect with loving adoptable greythounds and meet fellow dog enthusiasts.
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Luke Trotta Live
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Ages 18+ — Enjoy a night of witty comedy with Luke Trotta and friends.
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Jay Legend Live Stand-Up Comedy
May 1-3 — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with the rising star of stand-up comedy, Jay Legend.
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Buckler's Craft Fairs - Fort Myers 2025
May 3-4 — Lee Civic Center — Entry fee varies — Explore over 300 vendors showcasing unique handmade crafts and gifts.
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Florida Gulf Coast Eagles vs. North Florida Ospreys
1 p.m. — Swanson Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a college baseball showdown while supporting your chosen cause.
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