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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Charles Custodio tampered with a witness and a juror during his drug trafficking trial when he messaged a juror on Facebook Messenger saying 'not guilty = $50,000' — he was sentenced to five years for tampering with a juror and 20 years for tampering with a witness. ABC7
- ➤ Alfredo Silva Marrero, a Miami man, was convicted in Lee County during a one-day trial on Wednesday for unlicensed contracting work after Hurricane Ian during the state of emergency—he was paid $80,000 and will be sentenced on Aug. 19. ABC7
- ➤ Christopher Ward, who had been sentenced to over 21 years for his role in the 2003 death of Fort Myers Police Officer Daniel Starks during a traffic chase, was given a life sentence today after violating probation by trafficking fentanyl in Lee County. WINK News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At the Players Circle Theater in Fort Myers this weekend, singer and banjo player Randy Noojin will perform his one-man tribute show Seeger: The Music of Pete Seeger to honor the folk icon and activist whose songs continue to inspire local fans—he previewed the multimedia presentation on Thursday. ABC7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A juvenile male black bear was seen roaming on McGregor Boulevard last Thursday and was captured near Winkler Road and Sunset Vista Drive by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission with help from the Lee County Sheriff's Office—FWC said the bear will be relocated to a more suitable habitat. ABC7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Fort Myers launched FixMyFort today to help residents report and track infrastructure problems with real-time updates. Developed with CivicPlus, the free app lets users submit service requests from Apple and Android devices as well as through the city website. WINK News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Canterbury School won its first state volleyball title by beating Orlando Pine Castle Christian 15-5, 15-1 on Saturday at Disney World's Wide World of Sports Complex—marking the first state win for a Lee County school since 1996. Coach Jeff Hunsucker led the Cougars, who kept a steady lead throughout the match—ensuring a historic victory for the team. The News-Press
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Valvoline Instant Oil Change School Supply Drive
Join Valvoline Instant Oil Change® for our annual #DriveForSuccess School Supply Drive to support students in Lee and Collier County. Donate new school supplies and receive 20% off your total purchase as a thank-you for giving back from July 14th - August 3rd!
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ABWA Sunset Cruise on the Gulf!
6-9 p.m. — Salty Sam's Marina — Ticket required — Enjoy a picturesque sunset cruise with fellow members and raffle opportunities on the Gulf.
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Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy Screening with Kevin McDonald
7-9 p.m. — Fort Myers Theatre — $ — Experience a special screening of the cult classic Brain Candy followed by an engaging Q&A with Kevin McDonald.
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Basketball Camp: Point Guard College
July 21-25 — Florida Southwestern State College — $995 — Elevate your basketball skills and become a smarter player on the court at this immersive camp experience.
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Fort Myers Art Night: Swimming with Turtles
6-9 p.m. — Sea-Craft Waterfront Tiki — Cost of painting supplies — Get creative with tropical vibes while painting sea turtles and enjoying delicious food and drinks.
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Open House for Stunning Villa
1-4 p.m. — 10406 Santiva Way — Free entry — Explore an immaculate 2-bedroom villa with luxury upgrades and a serene preserve view.
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Owl Pellet Dissection Workshop
1:30-3:00 p.m. — Collaboratory — Registration required — Discover the fascinating world of owls through hands-on dissection activities.
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After Hours Networking Mixer
4-5 p.m. — Milhous Pub — Free entry — Connect with local entrepreneurs and expand your network in a relaxed setting.
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Back to School Bash
10 AM – 1 PM — Bell Tower — Free entry — Celebrate the end of summer with family fun and excitement at a community gathering.
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Yappy Hour at Bell Tower
6-8 p.m. — Bell Tower — Free entry — Celebrate happy hour with your furry friends in a fun community atmosphere.
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SWFL Anime-Fest Summer 2025
10 AM – 5 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops — Ticket details TBD — Celebrate all things anime in a vibrant collectors' paradise.
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