Good morning, Fort Myers.

Wounded Navy veteran Craig Messina will receive a new all-terrain trackchair today at the FGCU baseball game in Swanson Stadium — 10501 FGCU Lake Parkway, E., Fort Myers, as The Independence Fund partners with Kappa Alpha Order’s Zeta Phi Chapter to improve his mobility.

Local residents will share their recovery stories at WINK Listens at the Matlacha Community Center on Wednesday, Apr.

29 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Organized by WINK News, the event will provide a chance to discuss community resilience and receive support.

Older adults in Fort Myers face stark housing challenges as high rents and Hurricane Ian’s aftereffects push many into homelessness—nearly 100 seniors gathered Friday at the Community Cooperative on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard amid reports that about 1,000 are affected in Lee County.

Chicken Salad Chick is opening its new Cape Coral location on April 29 with a ribbon cutting at 9:45 a.m. The first 100 guests in line (they will receive free chicken salad for a year) will also enjoy additional giveaways and a drive-thru for quick, fresh meals.

The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools honored six Golden Apple teachers at a banquet at Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers on Friday, April 24, recognizing their contributions to education.

Teacher Appreciation Week is set for Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 8, offering local educators freebies & discounts from participating businesses.

The event originated in 1953 when Congress dedicated a day to honor teachers before expanding to a full week.

Research from the USGS and FWC shows that invasive Burmese pythons in south Florida may be adapting to cooler climates (recent genetic findings support this) although most remain in natural swamp habitats.

Residents can report sightings on private land and remove pythons without a permit.

Meteorologists explained hurricane terms to help residents prepare for the upcoming season.

The guide covers watches and warnings (key definitions) and advises checking supplies and insurance before June 1.

Lee County Utilities scheduled a water outage at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 28 for parts of North Fort Myers along U.S. 41 north of Del Prado Boulevard, affecting 1,604 residences and 22 commercial sites — a precautionary Boil Water Notice will remain until testing confirms safe drinking water.

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.

Dave Matthews Tribute Band Live Concert

6-9 p.m. — Backyard Social — Ticket required — Experience the tribute to the classic Dave Matthews Band sound by a dedicated cover band performing for over 20 years.

Candlelight Tribute to Queen

8:30-9:30 p.m. — Music & Arts Community Center - Gulf Coast Symphony — Tickets required — Experience the iconic music of Queen in a magical candlelit setting.

Jim Breuer Comedy Show

7-11 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Tickets available — Experience a night of laughter with beloved comedian Jim Breuer as he entertains with sharp observations and spontaneous crowd interaction.