Good morning, Fort Myers.

State Attorney Amira Fox announced that second-degree murder charges have been filed against Joseph Carrozza in connection with the 2016 cold case that involved the shooting of a 22-year-old victim at Cypress Court apartment complex — police said key witness evidence was gathered over more than a year and noted that Carrozza was previously arrested in 2021 for an attack at Days Inn.

A Cape Coral man, Johnathan Campillo, 37, was arrested after he allegedly fired his gun in a road rage incident Saturday at 8 p.m. when his white pickup tailgated and discharged three or four shots near a driver, and he now faces three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of discharging a firearm from a vehicle within 1,000 feet of a person & two adults and a child in the victim's car said they feared for their lives.

On Monday, July 21st, heat advisories were in effect for Southwest Florida from noon to 6 p.m.—the heat index reached between 105 and 110 degrees as rain briefly eased the heat, and Tuesday will bring more showers and scattered storms as tropical moisture moves in.

City officials introduced a new system called Fix My Fort that lets residents report potholes, broken water lines, and sidewalk damage using a smartphone app or website.

Residents can also call trained city workers to send photos and details — ensuring issues are addressed directly.

The Food and Drug Administration announced on July 17 that Florida-based Rich’s Ice Cream Co. recalled over 110,000 ice cream bars due to potential listeria contamination affecting lot numbers 24351—25156 sold in 23 states and Nassau in the Bahamas.

Customers are advised to check with the company for further instructions.

Plant lovers can attend a free Florida Friendly Landscaping Class at Rotary Park on July 25 at 6 p.m.—RSVP by calling 239-549-4606 with a limit of 70 participants.

The next day, a native plant sale runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the park, offering local experts and a variety of native trees, shrubs, and flowers.

Abbey Sokol, a Naples native, won a bronze medal at the Kudo World Cup in Bulgaria earlier this month (she has trained in martial arts since third grade) and will now prepare for the 2026 National Championships and 2027 World Championships in Tokyo.

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!

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.

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.

Owl Pellet Dissection Workshop

1:30-3:00 p.m. — Collaboratory — Registration required — Discover the fascinating world of owls through hands-on dissection activities.

After Hours Networking Mixer

4-5 p.m. — Milhous Pub — Free entry — Connect with local entrepreneurs and expand your network in a relaxed setting.

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.

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.

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.

Estero Paint Night – Coastal Seashell Serenity

6-9 PM — Tony Sacco's Coal Oven Pizza — Ticket price varies — Create a beach-inspired painting with expert guidance and enjoy delicious pizza and drinks.

Monthly Music Walk

6:00-9:30 p.m. — Cigar Bar Live — Free entry — Enjoy a diverse lineup of local musicians from jazz to rock in downtown Fort Myers.

Comedy Night featuring Rodney Norman & Larry Venturino

7:30 p.m. — Fort Myers Theatre — Limited tickets — Enjoy a hilarious night of stand-up comedy with Rodney Norman and friends.