Good morning, Fort Myers.

A friendraising gathering will be held at The Mound House this Saturday to celebrate the only artifact preservation laboratory in Southwest Florida.

The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 4510 Connecticut Street and will feature music, hors d’oeuvres, and a presentation.

At the 2026 Edison Awards held Apr.

15-16 at Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers, five local tech companies earned six awards — ADDMAN won the Gold Edison Award — bringing international attention to Southwest Florida’s growing role in innovation.

The City of Fort Myers is accepting digital applications for its 2026 Arts and Culture Grant program that makes $150,000 available for eligible local artists + organizations.

Applicants must complete their submissions by Friday, May 15 at 11:59 p.m. to be considered.

Florida skywatchers can view the Lyrids meteor shower's peak today with 10-20 meteors per hour and occasional bright fireballs visible between midnight and dawn; weather forecasts show clear skies statewide (except for some clouds in southern areas).

On April 26, Arbor Day will encourage Fort Myers residents to plant trees and celebrate benefits like clean air and beauty.

Local spots such as Edison and Ford Winter Estates and Sanibel Nursery offer options to add more green to yards (showing our community’s natural heritage).

Dry, gusty winds and ongoing drought keep burn bans active in 32 counties, fueling wildfire warnings statewide.

Today in Lee County, including Fort Myers, cooler temperatures and scattered showers arrive as a cold front moves south — though dry conditions continue to raise fire risks.

City leaders in Fort Myers are set to demolish City of Palms Park after awarding the contract to Honc Destruction (lowest bid at $988,000) to clear the long-unused former spring training facility along Edison Avenue.

Crews will work for about six months, and the project is expected to open new possibilities for the area.

Medical marijuana remains legal only for qualifying patients in Fort Myers, but users must avoid public use to prevent penalties.

Patients are advised to keep consumption at home as Florida law prohibits smoking in public spaces (including public transportation and school grounds).

Florida Everblades retired former captain John McCarron’s No. 25 jersey on Saturday, April 18 — a ceremony held before a 3-2 win over the Reading Royals.

McCarron, a two-time Kelly Cup champion who set franchise records in seven years, now manages an investment portfolio with team owner David Hoffmann.

FGCU athletics director Colin Hargis will leave on May 1 to join NC State as deputy athletics director, where he will oversee external relations & the football program.

He helped guide FGCU through major conference realignments and revenue-sharing changes.

Greatest American Earth Day Cleanup

8:30-11:30 a.m. — Wild Turkey Strand Preserve — Free entry — Make a real impact in Lee County’s beautiful wilderness by participating in an Earth Day cleanup event.

Jack Willhite's Rock and Roll Comedy Show

7-9 p.m. — Fort Myers Theatre — Limited seating — Experience a hilarious fusion of rock music and comedy with Jack Willhite.

Touch-a-Truck Event

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Pediatric Dentistry of Florida — Free admission — Interactive fun where kids learn about trucks and meet the professionals who drive them.

Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Tickets starting at $64.98 — Embrace messages of healing from the renowned Long Island Medium in an unforgettable live experience.

2nd Annual Fort Myers Blueberry Fest

10 AM – 5 PM — Mike Greenwell Regional Park — Admission details not specified — Celebrate blueberries with food, fun, and community activities.

Candlelight: Tribute to Bad Bunny

8:30-9:30 p.m. — Music & Arts Community Center - Gulf Coast Symphony — Tickets available — Experience the magic of Bad Bunny's music in a one-of-a-kind candlelight concert.

Phil Hogan Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Snappers Comedy Club — Free entry — Enjoy a night of Southern flavored comedy and music with the talented Phil Hogan.

Phil Hogan Live Comedy Show

6-10 p.m. — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Tickets from $80 — Experience Phil Hogan's unforgettable comedy at a top-rated venue.

Forever Motown Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Tickets from $92 — Enjoy an unforgettable live Motown experience in Fort Myers.

Jason Mraz Live Concert

7-9 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy live music from the two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter known for his uplifting pop hits.