Good morning, Fort Myers.

Today, the Riverdale Wildcats youth football team gathered at Buckingham Community Park during practice to honor their late teammate, Matthew Kymani Stmarc, by retiring his jersey and pledging support for his family.

SW Florida Emmy nominee Tal Anderson received her first nomination for best guest actress on HBO’s The Pitt after July’s nominations were announced.

The Cape Coral native + former performer at Fort Myers’ Florida Repertory Theatre is renowned for her authentic portrayal of autistic characters in television.

This August, Lee County will host country concerts in Estero, a dino exhibit at Mike Greenwell Regional Park, and RiverFest in Bonita Springs—plus theater shows and art walks in downtown Fort Myers to offer families and fans diverse ways to enjoy local culture.

Rising grocery prices have led Fort Myers and nearby shoppers in Collier and Cape Coral to visit multiple grocery stores for better deals on eggs + bananas, according to a local poll.

Reporters found large price differences across seven chains.

Bell Tower Explorers Summer Camp offers hands-on learning and play for kids ages 5 to 10 with crafting, animal experiences and interactive reading.

The weeklong program runs Monday through Friday, Aug. 3–7 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Bell Tower (local merchants are also offering deals for families).

Lee County Schools is nearly fully staffed as teacher vacancies drop from over 230 to about 40 ahead of the Aug.

11 school start; the district boosted teacher pay by roughly 7% and offered bonuses for high-need subjects (English, math, science, and social studies).

Florida’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program has approved nearly $30 million in taxpayer funds for over 9,100 acres in the Peace River Valley.

The deal includes $6 million for easements at Charlie Creek Marsh to protect wetlands — a key asset for flood control and wildlife habitat.

Lee County is partnering with Climavision to install a new weather radar on the Public Safety building + it will boost low-level weather monitoring across Southwest Florida, with equipment demonstrated on July 29.

Florida health officials reported 12 Vibrio vulnificus cases this year, including one death in Palm Beach County and two cases in Lee County on July 30.

Visitors in coastal areas are urged to use caution as the bacteria spread quickly through open wounds or raw oysters.

Florida Department of Health reported 254 cyclosporiasis cases in 39 counties since May 1, rising over 60% from last week.

Health officials urge washing produce+ cooking it thoroughly to reduce the risk of infection.

Eligible Medicare beneficiaries in Florida can now access GLP-1 weight-loss drugs — Wegovy, Zepbound and Foundayo — for a $50 monthly copay at local Publix, Walgreens, CVS and Walmart pharmacies starting July 1.

The temporary Bridge program runs through Dec. 31, 2027 and requires meeting BMI criteria.

Florida stores received recalled food products including frozen blueberries with E. coli & enoki mushrooms linked to Listeria, sunflower seeds with undeclared allergens, and a dietary supplement with salmonella, while Taylor Fresh Foods removed iceberg lettuce tied to Cyclospora; consumers are urged to check package details.

Group Ukulele Lessons

2-3 p.m. — Alliance for the Arts — Free — Strum, sing, and connect through music in a welcoming ukulele class for all skill levels.

The Wizard of Oz

7:30 p.m. — Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Follow the Yellow Brick Road in this beloved musical adventure with memorable songs and characters.

Kris Fried at Snappers Comedy Club

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Tickets from $62 — Kris Fried brings an unforgettable comedy experience to Fort Myers.