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Monday, July 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A three-car crash on Cleveland Avenue—near Victoria and Edison Avenue on Sunday—halted traffic and left two people critically injured, with both individuals transported to a hospital while the traffic homicide unit began investigating. WINK News
- ➤ A fishing boat caught fire in Turtle Bay just before 10 a.m. Saturday, sending a large plume of smoke over the water; five emergency agencies responded to extinguish the flames and rescue two people who jumped from the vessel & one person was treated for minor burns. NBC2
- ➤ Fort Myers police responded to a serious traffic crash on US-41 Sunday evening that involved three vehicles, including one that rolled over, leaving one person critically injured, one issued a Trauma Alert, and two with minor injuries—roadways between Edison and Victoria were closed for an extended time. ABC7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday morning, the Lee County Sheriff's Office investigated the River Hall neighborhood on Angelica Drive near Alva—one person was taken into custody as patrol cars, helicopters and drones secured the area. ABC7
- ➤ On Friday morning the Cape Coral Caring Center’s food delivery truck and van were vandalized with explicit graffiti — volunteers cleaned the vehicles while the nonprofit filed a police report and plans to install extra cameras before hurricane season. WINK News
- ➤ The Collier County Sheriff's Office is actively searching for 5-year-old Jaylen Saintenlien who was last seen Saturday afternoon at 3:15 p.m. near Magnolia Pond Circle in Golden Gate wearing a blue shirt and diaper—authorities ask anyone with information to come forward. WINK News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida amended housing laws governing condominiums, co-ops and community associations went into effect on July 1, updating building inspections, reserve funding and records management—new guidelines also cover video conferencing, electronic voting and meeting procedures. The News-Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Optometrists advise that children get a comprehensive eye exam before school starts to prevent vision issues that can affect behavior and grades. They say kids as young as 4 — or even younger if there is a family history of conditions like lazy eye or nearsightedness — should have their eyes checked to help them succeed in class. ABC7
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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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Financial Power Panel: Plans for Success
11:30 a.m. — Monarcas Authentic Mexican Cuisine Bar & Grill — Admission Info TBA — Gain insights on financial planning for personal and business success from local experts.
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