Good morning, Fort Myers.

Parents in the area are urging drivers to slow down in school zones as children prepare to return to class; local police report that RedSpeed cameras are catching drivers exceeding the 25 mph limit by more than 10 mph — resulting in $100 citations.

Residents call for careful driving to safeguard student safety.

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife will host volunteer orientation sessions on Thursday, Aug.

6 and Wednesday, Sept. 2 at its Visitor Education Center on Sanibel Island. Volunteers 18 and older will greet visitors in the gift shop and assist with wildlife care — every purchase helps rescue animals.

This week, area theaters stage 11 shows with three openings, four closings, two runs, and two engagements.

Highlights include Carrie: The Musical at The Belle Theatre on Aug. 7, Motown & More Legacy starting today at Florida Studio Theatre, and Out of Bounds at Bowne’s Lab on Aug. 8.

WINK News tested school supply prices using a real list from Treeline Elementary to compare costs at Walmart, Target, and Dollar General in southwest Florida+ Walmart offered the lowest price at roughly $70 while smaller pencil packs at Dollar General raised costs.

Local advocates launched a website called Parents for Transparency on Aug.

3 to consolidate Lee teachers' supply lists ahead of the school year's start; the site shows nearly 200 supply requests (averaging about $656 per teacher) as community members are invited to contribute.

Local schools in Lee will start Tuesday, Aug.

11 as families can use 12 expert tips to prepare for the school year—resetting sleep patterns, practicing morning routines, and using the sales tax holiday through Aug. 20.

A North Fort Myers woman finally received her Florida driver’s license after weeks of rejections over a name discrepancy (linked to a childhood secret) when she found an old driver’s education document with her original birth name; state officials approved her Real ID once the missing paper trail was completed.

Florida health officials have confirmed 254 cyclospora cases statewide, including 23 in Lee County (Fort Myers area) as federal agencies investigate links to contaminated produce reportedly served at Taco Bell locations.

Fort Myers Beach Town Council held its first public hearing Monday at 9 a.m. to review a proposal to rezone Silver Sands Resort for a six-story, 60-room boutique hotel with retail, a rooftop pool and Margaritaville amenities; a second reading is scheduled for Sept.

9.

The Fort Myers Beach Town Council scheduled a second public hearing on Sept.

9 at 1 p.m. to review rebuild plans for The Wyndham property on Estero Blvd, where the owners plan to open a food trailer park by the 2027 season if approved.

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.