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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On June 10, Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County dedicated a new playground at Park Meadows Community Club near U.S. 41 and Summerlin Road, where renovations to create its first flagship location are underway. The playground—funded by GL Homes’ 2025 Passion for Playgrounds initiative and costing about $127,000—offers multiple slides, climbers, and play features for hundreds of Fort Myers children. ABC7
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 10-year-old girl was attacked by a shark while snorkeling off Boca Grande on Wednesday & her hand was severely injured as medics and local workers used a shirt as a tourniquet before rushing her to Tampa General Hospital where doctors reattached her hand and she is showing movement in two fingers. ABC7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Frontier Airlines announced today a new nonstop flight from RSW to ATL that will fly twice a week with fares as low as $59 if tickets are bought by June 25 — travel starts on June 27 with blackout dates on July 3, 6 and Sept 1 as part of its America’s Greenest Airline promotion. The News-Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Lee County Sheriff's Office is asking for help to identify a man involved in a domestic violence disturbance that occurred on June 8 at 19th Street West in Lehigh Acres. ABC7
- ➤ Brandt Diaz, 39, sustained life-threatening injuries including a shattered nose, broken jaw, and missing teeth when inmate Yanko Romero—a murder suspect—beat him in his Lee County Jail cell, and his family demanded accountability for the decision to house them together. NBC2
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ From Aug. 1 to Oct. 31, 2024, Charlotte County led Southwest Florida with 4,885 flood claims during a busy hurricane season. Over 78,000 claims were filed in the state—officials said storms like Debby, Helene and Milton caused widespread flooding. WINK News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Brightwater Lagoon, a six-acre water park, opened on May 30 in North Fort Myers and features water slides, an obstacle course, kayaks, paddle boards and beach access. The new venue, created by MetroLagoons and Metro Development Group + offers a cashless system with daily tickets at $30 for adults and $28 for children along with special benefits for Brightwater residents. The News-Press
SHOP NEWS
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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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Candlelight: The Best of The Beatles
6:00-6:59 p.m. — Music & Arts Community Center — Ticketed event — Experience a magical tribute to The Beatles with a string quartet surrounded by candles.
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Red, White & Boom!
5-10 p.m. — Cape Coral Bridge — Community event — Celebrate Independence Day with fun, community vibes and a spectacular fireworks view.
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Priority Business Solutions Freedom 5K & Kid's Fun Run
7-10 a.m. — Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral — $20 entry — Participate in a festive 5K run and kids' fun run benefiting local initiatives.
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Kids Fishing Event
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Bass Pro Shops — Free entry — Equip your little anglers with rods and bait for some catch and release fun on the back lake!
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