Good morning, Fort Myers.

Lee County Domestic Animal Services is asking locals to become foster families for kittens needing extra care during busy kitten season as warmer weather brings more litters.

The foster commitment lasts two to six weeks (call 239-533-7387 for details).

On May 15, 2026, a record tarpon tournament off Sanibel and Captiva raised over $226,000 for conservation—supporting water quality research and ethical fishing practices—by attracting 65 teams and 309 anglers competing for cash prizes.

The event returned all entry fees to winners and honored local fishing history.

Starting immediately, Elyse Chengery will anchor NBC's 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts as she expands her role at Gulf Coast News and continues her 7 p.m. shift on ABC, joining Peter Busch + Chief Meteorologist Allyson Rae.

She has become a trusted voice through hard-hitting local coverage.

WGCU Public Media won a regional Edward R.

Murrow award for Rising: Surviving the Surge — a documentary that used nearly 100 interviews to show Hurricane Ian’s lasting impact on Southwest Florida. WGCU competed against small market stations in the region to earn the honor.

A 7‑week‑old coyote pup injured in a suspected Cape Coral hit‑and‑run is recovering after leg surgery; rescued on May 8 from Pine Island Road by Cape Coral police from VEG ER for Pets in Fort Myers, it is cared for at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission launched Florida Wildlife Watch, a statewide program on Zooniverse that asks locals to sort trail camera photos from Wildlife Management Areas spanning 6 million acres of public lands, and the work supports biologists in tracking native species and ecosystem health.

The South Florida Water Management District lifted the water shortage warning on Thursday for Lee and Collier counties after over 4.5 inches of rain since mid-May raised groundwater levels by three feet — residents are still encouraged to conserve water as some areas of northeast Cape Coral remain under warning.

Lee Health has broken ground on a 100,000 sqft ambulatory clinic in Cape Coral near Lowe’s on Veterans Memorial Parkway.

The facility will offer cancer, cardiology, orthopedic and imaging services, ease strain on the local hospital and finish in the fall of 2027.

New renderings reveal a major retail development planned along SR-82 and Blackstone Drive in eastern Lee County, featuring national brands such as Walmart, McDonald’s and Panda Express — the project aims to boost convenience and job growth while a proposed traffic light awaits FDOT review.

FGCU hired local basketball coach Darrin Wallace as an assistant on Friday, June 5, drawing on his experience at Florida SouthWestern State and area high schools.

The university also added transfers — Charles 'CJ' Outlaw from UMass and Elijah Brooks from Houston Christian — to strengthen the team.

K-PopKon Fest

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers — $20 — Experience Florida's premier K-Pop convention with diverse fandoms and collectibles.

LA Hardy Comedy Show

7:30-9 p.m. — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Comedy show — Enjoy a night filled with laughter from La Hardy at one of Fort Myers' favorite venues.

Bell Tower Yappy Hour

6-8 p.m. — Bell Tower — Free entry — Enjoy happy hour with your furry friends at this local landmark.

Candlelight Concert: Coldplay and Imagine Dragons

8:30-9:30 p.m. — Music & Arts Community Center - Gulf Coast Symphony — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by a string quartet under candlelight.

Greg Morton Live Comedy Show

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Ticket pricing not listed — Experience an evening of laughter with comedian Greg Morton.

Mahjong Mondays at Whiskey Creek Country Club

5:30-8 p.m. — Whiskey Creek Country Club — Free entry — Enjoy beginner lessons and open play for experienced mahjong enthusiasts.

Bingo and Bites for Christians

6:30-9 p.m. — Backyard Social — $20 for Non Members + food and drink — Enjoy a night of Bingo, delicious food, and fellowship with local Christians.

Greg Morton Stand-Up Comedy

Evening performance — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an entertaining night with the comedic talent of Greg Morton.

The Legends - Live Merengue Performance

9:00 p.m. — Luxury Lounge Fort Myers — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant energy of live merengue typical music from The Legends.

Vince Gill's 50 Years from Home Tour

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night with one of country music's legends as he celebrates five decades in the industry.