Good morning, Fort Myers.

A Cape Coral man was arrested Monday afternoon in Fort Myers after leading police on a high-speed chase and being found with synthetic drugs & a 9mm handgun; he faces charges for controlled substance possession and fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement.

Nominees for the Lee County High School Student of the Week competition for April 21-24 have been announced and voting is open until 5 p.m. on April 24.

Genesis Gomez of North Fort Myers High School, Taylor Davison of Evangelical Christian School, and Sara Huda of Fort Myers High School are recognized for academic and extracurricular achievements—voters are invited to select their favorite.

To celebrate Earth Day 2025, The Pink Shell Resort is hosting a beach cleanup today at 7 a.m. Volunteers should notify parking attendants at the resort and will be provided bags, trash bins and pickers+it is recommended that they bring gloves.

A night camera recorded Florida panther 267 giving birth to two kittens last year and shows that at least one kitten is still following its mother.

Melanie Roff, 63, of North Fort Myers won $1 million on a Florida Lottery 500X The Cash scratch-off ticket purchased at Brothers Petroleum XI Inc. on April 17 and chose a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000— the store earned a $2,000 bonus for the sale.

Lee County Utilities issued a precautionary boil water notice for about 580 residences along Orange River Boulevard from 9701 to 10271 after a contractor damaged a water main—customers currently do not have water.

Repairs were expected to be completed Monday afternoon and residents must boil water for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth until tests confirm safety—officials expect the notice to lift Thursday afternoon.

The Florida Department of Health in Lee County invites Fort Myers residents to a Community Health Fair on Saturday, April 26 at the DOH-Lee Michigan Clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair offers free or low-cost health screenings, car seat checks, free car seat distribution, + fun activities like face painting and a chance to see a fire truck.

Today, Lee County Utilities issued a precautionary boil water notice to about 580 homes along Orange River Boulevard from 9701 to 10271 after a contractor damaged a water main—repairs are expected to finish this afternoon and testing will determine if the notice can be lifted by Thursday afternoon.

The News-Press ran its Athlete of the Week poll for April 14-19 where readers voted until 10 a.m. Thursday for 10 nominees from sports like track, lacrosse, flag football, baseball and softball.

Last week, Fort Myers track athlete David Monteilh won the vote and received a T-shirt from BSN Sports along with a tote from USA Today High School Sports Awards.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Greythound Adoption Meet & Greet

2-5 p.m. — Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill — Free entry — Connect with loving adoptable greythounds and meet fellow dog enthusiasts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Candles & Corks

6:00-8:30 p.m. — Azaleas On The Corner — Enjoy wine tasting and candle making — Create your own soy scented candle for Mother's Day while savoring delightful wines.