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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sanibel Captiva Community Bank donated $1,000 to FMB Strong to support recovery efforts for residents and workers on Fort Myers Beach after Hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton. FMB Strong offers food assistance plus housing navigation, healthcare guidance and social service access to those in need. Beach Talk Radio
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On June 16, the Florida Department of Agriculture began enforcing new rules for hemp products—rules that require child-resistant packaging, clear serving sizes and a scannable QR code showing lab results—and labels in local stores have since changed. Buyers will pay higher taxes on these products starting July 1 as some Fort Myers business owners reported mixed feelings about the changes. ABC7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Lehigh Acres man — Julio Enrique Velazquez, 26 — was sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping and 30 years for sexual battery after he attacked a woman in June 2023 when he offered her a ride from a club and drove her toward a secluded wooded area in North Fort Myers where she managed to escape. ABC7
- ➤ A Fort Myers woman was charged after authorities discovered 13 neglected puppies in an unventilated garage on Maytree Circle over the weekend—neighbors reported the puppies were uncovered, unfed, and without water while one needed veterinary care and all were taken into custody. WINK News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Florida SouthWestern State College became the first state college in Southwest Florida to earn the Purple Heart College Designation, which honors its support for student veterans transitioning to college life, during a ceremony on Monday at 11 a.m. on Lee Campus — Building U, Room 102. Fox 4
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Myers Beach Town Council approved the new Salty Crab building (5-0) on Monday, letting owner Greg Powers plan to break ground later this year and reopen the restaurant in the Fall of 2026. Powers must also work with the town to schedule truck deliveries from the nearby parking lot exclusively before 9 a.m. or after sunset. Beach Talk Radio
- ➤ Phase 2 of the roundabout construction began Monday along Buckingham and Gunnery roads in East Lee County and closed Buckingham Road from Gunnery to Sunset for detours through Gunnery and Sunset—temporary traffic lights and closed sidewalks are in place with work set to finish by spring 2026. ABC7
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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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Open House in Verdana Village
12-3 p.m. — 18651 Ives Dr, Estero, FL — Free entry — Explore a stunning custom saltwater pool home featuring numerous upgrades and community amenities.
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Women Veteran Warriors Monthly Meeting
6-8 p.m. — MISSION BBQ — Free entry — Connect with fellow women veterans and share stories over delicious BBQ.
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