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Thursday, July 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fort Myers' Community Redevelopment Agency approved a $1 million grant on Wednesday to help downtown businesses pay for flood repairs and prevention by reimbursing 75% of costs up to $100,000 per business. The grant comes from the Downtown Trust Fund and targets companies in the Downtown Redevelopment Area that began hurricane preparations on June 1 after suffering damage from storms like Ian, Milton and Helene. ABC7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Cape Coral man, Robert David Chisholm II, 38, was arrested Tuesday after posting mass shooting threats online targeting Yellow Fever Creek Park + referencing Orlando’s Pulse nightclub shooting while admitting he violated his probation from a 2023 incident. ABC7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fort Myers' Edison and Ford Winter Estates earned American Alliance of Museums accreditation on July 17th—an honor granted to only 60 museums in Florida that recognizes its high standards. The historic site welcomes more than 200,000 visitors each year with guided tours of Edison’s Seminole Lodge and Ford’s Mangoes. Cape Coral Breeze
- ➤ The Alliance for the Arts is holding open auditions on Aug. 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Aug. 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. with callbacks on Aug. 17 to fill roles for its 'Curtain Call Carnage' event, which will transform Foulds Theatre into a haunted maze running 13 nights from Oct. 18 to Nov. 1—audition roles include clowns, victims, actors, emcees, fortune tellers, and dancers with specific age and performance requirements. WGCU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lee County Mosquito Control set up 17 chicken coops to track mosquito movement during southwest Florida’s rainy season + WGCU reporter Eddie Stewart captured a close-up look at the birds in action. WGCU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida drivers received fake DMV texts claiming unpaid citations and penalties—FLHSMV warned not to reply and advised calling 850-617-2000 to verify the alerts. ABC7
- ➤ Florida senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody joined Congressman Byron Donalds in introducing legislation that would offer a tax deduction on flood insurance premiums to help homeowners cope with rising costs. The lawmakers say the program would assist residents in flood-prone areas like South Fort Myers—where families face steep premiums—as Congress debates the proposal during hurricane season. ABC7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Suncoast Credit Union Foundation pledged $500,000 to Golisano Children's Hospital to build the first dedicated outpatient pediatric surgery center in Southwest Florida over five years — the funds will cover construction and equipment while the center will offer specialties such as orthopedics, ENT, general surgery and urology to help reduce long-distance travel for care. WINK News
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Freshman Football Game: Bishop Verot vs. Lemon Bay
6-8 p.m. — Bishop Verot Catholic High School — Free entry — Watch the Bishop Verot freshman football team take on Lemon Bay in a spirited home game.
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