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Friday, May 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Oasis Elementary North students raised nearly $15,000 by selling shirts and hosting a field day to support Collier-Lee Honor Flights, which helps veterans visit memorial sites. Over 800 students celebrated last Friday + slimed teachers while watching Principal Kevin Brown dance on the roof to mark the milestone. Cape Coral Breeze
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 12-year-old North Fort Myers girl was nearly fatally stabbed by her mother during a photography class visit to the Cecil Webb Wildlife Management Area when the accused, Gwendolyn Girard, 35, dragged her to a creek and buried her in debris after the girl pretended dead to call for help—Girard now faces charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated child abuse with a $750,000 bond while the girl remains hospitalized. WINK News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, ABC-7 reporter Alexia Tsiropoulos became a U.S. citizen after a decade-long effort—she was born in Calgary and moved to Texas over 12 years ago with her family who also completed the process. ABC7
- ➤ Fort Myers Police Department announced that its new 11-month-old K-9, Onyx—Adam, purchased by the family of fallen officer Adam—Jobbers-Miller from a trusted German vendor, will partner with Officer Barlow to keep our community safe. ABC7
- ➤ Lee County opened a new $38.5 million, 36,873-square-foot emergency hub on Ortiz Avenue between Colonial Boulevard & State Road 82 on May 29th with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at 10 a.m. to support EMS, 911 communications & traffic operations during hurricanes. NBC2
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Max Alonzo, 22, almost died last month after a vape-induced lung injury led to a medically induced coma and five days on a ventilator. He now warns others that vaping is dangerous—urging people to avoid it and seek safer methods to quit smoking. NBC2
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ USA TODAY’s Florida Network tracked top high school football recruits this spring as key prospects like Daylen Green and Jakobe Green set up official visits; Green confirmed trips to Arkansas and Florida Atlantic while Jakobe Green will visit Doak-Campbell today. Other players such as Landon Wolny, Colin Urrea, and Malik Morris impressed college programs as schools across the state plan further official visits this summer. The News-Press
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PokeKon 2025: All PokeMon Show
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers — Tickets available — Celebrate all things PokeMon with vendors, activities, and fellow fans.
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On-Site Tour of Senior Living Community
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — The Rose Garden Of Fort Myers — Free entry — Explore award-winning senior living options and delicious dining experiences.
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Tommy D Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with rising star Tommy D as he shares his humorous take on life experiences.
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Leanne Morgan Comedy Show
7-9 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of relatable humor and Southern charm with celebrated comedian Leanne Morgan.
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SWFL SpaceCon - ComicCon & Sci-fi Convention
10 AM – 6 PM — German American Social Club of Cape Coral — $15 General Admission ($12 in costume) — Experience a cosmic collision of comics, sci-fi, anime, and gaming with special guests and non-stop entertainment.
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Magnified! Kids Camp
9 AM – 12 PM — Laurel Estates — Refer to event page for cost — A fun and educational kids camp exploring the wonders of God's world.
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Fort Myers Paint Party: Fabulous Flocking Flamingo
6-9 p.m. — Sea-Craft Waterfront Tiki — Tickets required — Unleash your creativity at a fun paint party featuring flamingos and tropical vibes.
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Grouper Fest 2025
12-11 PM — Fort Myers Brewing Company — Free entry — Dive into a summer fest with live music and over 30 delicious food trucks.
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Grouper Fest 2025
12-8 p.m. — Fort Myers Brewing Company — Free entry — Dive into three weekends of live music, food trucks, and FMBrew beer at the ultimate summer celebration.
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Networking Event & Business Card Exchange
6-8 p.m. — El Estadio Latin Sports Bar & Grill — Free entry — Network with professionals while enjoying complimentary appetizers and a free drink.
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