Good morning, Fort Myers.

Lee County reopened the rebuilt splash pads at Lakes Regional Park at 9 a.m. Wednesday after Hurricane Ian caused extensive damage.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for Aug. 26 at 9:30 a.m. to mark the $2.6M project funded by the Florida Division of Emergency Management Legislative Appropriations Program.

Calusa Waterkeeper is hosting its third annual Taps Flow for H2O event on Saturday, Aug.

8 at noon at Swamp Cat Brewery where guests can sample the 2026 Calusa Crusader brew, enjoy live music, games, and giveaways, and support clean water projects in the region.

Southwest Airlines announced new nonstop flights for 14 college football games this season, including one from Tampa to Birmingham on Sept.

19 and increased service to Austin. Delta Air Lines added over 40 game-day flights to support Florida teams, and Southwest will launch a sweepstakes for SEC fans starting Aug. 17.

The School District of Lee County announced Racing to Results as its new theme for the 2026-2027 school year that starts next Tuesday.

District leaders emphasized teacher collaboration, ongoing assessments, and targeted support to boost student achievement.

The Lee County Tax Collector is hosting its third annual Stock a Classroom supply drive now through Aug.

14, asking residents to bring school supplies to one of the five service centers (items like pencils and crayons) to support educators at the Education Resource Center.

Professional python hunter Tom Rahill won the 2026 Python Hunt after removing 96 pythons from the Everglades and earning a $10,000 prize; 907 participants joined efforts to control the invasive species.

CDC reported over 10,000 cyclosporiasis cases nationwide from contaminated produce linked to Taylor Farms de Mexico, and Florida's Department of Health recorded 254 cases since May 1.

Health officials advise Fort Myers residents to wash all leafy greens thoroughly to reduce infection risk.

MAKS Asian Kitchen & Sushi, owned by Kevin & Billy Mak, remains a Fort Myers favorite for fresh seafood and creative dishes.

Since opening in 2019 in The Shoppes at Fiddlesticks, the restaurant has updated its menu and kept friendly service that draws regular local diners.

ROAR Offshore returns to Fort Myers Beach for three days of powerboat racing from Sept.

11 to Sept. 13 + the event will include race team arrivals, practice sessions and a championship finale along the waterfront. Tens of thousands of spectators are expected to join community festivities celebrating local resilience.

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.