Good morning, Fort Myers.

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is collecting new toys, clothing and household items through June to help the Children's Advocacy Center; donations can be dropped off at the Fort Myers Beach Temporary Office and other local branches.

The School District of Lee County and Summer BreakSpot will provide free 7-day meal kits for children 18 and under at six schools and eight community sites from June 8 to July 27.

Parents must show proof (school ID, report card or similar) to pick up meals on Mondays (8 to 9:30 a.m.).

Spin officials proposed expanding the bright orange scooter fleet downtown during a Monday 3 p.m. meeting as residents expressed safety concerns following recent scooter-related incidents involving vehicles.

The proposal builds on an initial rollout last August.

Today, Venus and Jupiter will meet in a rare conjunction visible across Fort Myers from clear west views, and Mercury will join from June 11 to 15 for a planet parade.

Residents are encouraged to visit a dark sky community for the best look at this astronomical event.

A 6.1 earthquake struck 65 miles off Cuba near Mantua at 2 p.m. Monday, shaking several Southwest Florida communities, but officials report no damage or tsunami threat.

A new analysis predicts that if Social Security funds run out in less than seven years, over 4.6 million Floridians (20% of residents) may lose about $500 per month amid a 24% cut that could shrink the state’s economy by $26.6 billion.

Policymakers must act to prevent these cuts.

Lee Health veteran Ben Spence, who began as a reimbursement clerk in 1995 & later served as COO, will become the new CEO on Oct.

1 as he replaces retiring Dr. Larry Antonucci after a nationwide search. He is set to guide the hospital system through its ongoing growth.

At Springwood Court this morning, Lee Health hosted a blood drive in Fort Myers to support local hospitals in Southwest Florida — one donation can help save multiple lives as residents, including Jason Drew, joined the effort to boost summer supplies.

NACA’s Fort Myers event from June 5-7 offered long-time renters a mortgage program with no down payment and closing costs by using payment and income history instead of credit scores.

Residents like Jazzmen Williams gained homeownership after a streamlined workshop process.

News-Press and Naples Daily News named Bishop Verot’s Joey Lawson as Player of the Year for SW Florida baseball; readers can vote on the selection (voting ends Friday, June 12 at 10 a.m.) on Instagram at newspresssports and NDNprepzone.

Cherie DeVaux from Englewood trained Golden Tempo to win the Belmont Stakes on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course — making her the first female trainer to secure victories in two Triple Crown races after a Kentucky Derby win.

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.

PokeKon Fest

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers — $20, Kids under 11 free — Celebrate all things Pokémon at this family-friendly festival.