Good morning, Fort Myers.

The Book Cafe has opened on Alico Road (16900 Alico Mission Way, Suite 104) to offer freshly roasted Peruvian coffee, specialty drinks, Mexican pastries, and a curated selection of donated books for locals to relax and connect.

Fort Myers pizza shop Uncle Rico’s will expand in the next two months, doubling its space to add seating for 50 and additional areas (including a new dough room) while keeping its original menu.

The expansion is set to finish in September or October.

Gov. Ron DeSantis celebrated Lee County schools that reached their highest accountability score in a decade on Aug.

6, when 29 schools improved letter grades and none received a D or F. Students will return to class Tuesday, Aug. 11, and officials credit teacher incentives & extra support for the wins.

The Lee County Tax Collector’s Office is hosting its third annual Stock a Classroom supply drive until Aug.

14 at five service centers. Donations such as pencils, crayons and glue sticks will help teachers at The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools (aligned with the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday).

No one won the $856 million Powerball jackpot on Aug.

5, leaving the huge prize for the next drawing on Aug. 8 at 10:59 p.m. ET. Fort Myers players can purchase $2 tickets at local stores — a chance to try their luck.

Lee County officials warn drivers to stop for school buses as classes resume next week.

Drivers risk a $225 fine if they ignore stop signs & cameras have lowered violations by 30%.

FDOT announced today that work on the Edison Bridge has closed the northbound outside lanes and shoulder while the inside lane remains open.

Crews repair the bridge plates and law enforcement guides motorists to ease traffic.

Florida officials are considering making daylight saving time permanent as H.R.

139 – the Sunshine Protection Act – moves through Congress after House approval. The change would end biannual clock adjustments and shift sunrise and sunset times to offer brighter summer mornings and consistent winter light.

Florida health officials report 342 cyclosporiasis cases since May 1, including an 88-case rise overall and 7 new cases in Lee County.

The infection has not been linked to a specific source — residents are advised to wash produce thoroughly as the outbreak continues.

Lee Health Blood Center is urging local residents to donate blood to help meet the need of 800 donors weekly and maintain a steady supply for patient care; the center will add the new Giotto Monza system to boost efficiency.

Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent) and weigh 115 pounds.

State health officials report 352 Cyclospora cases statewide, with Lee County recording 32 cases (third highest among the counties) through Aug.

1. Federal officials link the outbreak to recalled lettuce from Taylor Farms, and residents are advised to wash produce as a precaution against infection.

DMV data shows more than 200,000 out-of-state residents switched to Florida driver's licenses in the first half of 2026, including 10,203 new Lee County addresses that place it sixth among the state’s Top-25 counties.

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.