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Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Fort Myers man changed his plea on the third day of his trial by pleading no contest for leaving the scene of a fatal pedestrian crash in Tice on Jan. 6 and tampering with evidence—Lee County Judge Maria Gonzalez sentenced him to four years in prison. The News-Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local Theatre Conspiracy is taking its final bow at Off Broadway Palm with its world premiere, 'Sharing the Same Umbrella' by local playwright Wayne Keller. The preview on Aug. 21 took place at 7:30 p.m. and the show will run through Sunday, Aug. 31—marking a historic farewell. ABC7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Hurricane Erin has a huge wind field that reaches hurricane-force winds 105 miles out and tropical storm-force winds 320 miles away — this means all of Florida fits inside its area. Experts say the storm will stay offshore and not make landfall, lowering the risk of severe flooding. ABC7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Council Member John R. King was appointed to the Florida League of Cities Board of Directors on August 16 in Orlando — he was also elected Vice President of the Southwest Florida League of Cities as Town Manager Will McKannay praised his role in advancing local governance. City of Fort Myers Beach
- ➤ Lee County is addressing flood risks along the Ten Mile Canal with a total of $2.6 million in new funding — $1.3 million from the county to clear invasive plants and open a new channel and another $1.3 million from the state for the Ten Mile Weir project near Fort Myers. The county project may begin by the end of this year or early next year while the state project moves through design and permitting over the next six months. WINK News
- ➤ Spin electric scooters have officially launched downtown and Mayor Kevin Anderson said city leaders expect the program to bring in $30,000 this year if riders follow the rules. The scooters use technology that alerts fleet managers to improper parking and enforces fines, with the city set to reassess and expand the program if it proves effective. WINK News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tests on Lake Okeechobee showed blue-green algae were six times too toxic for human safety — scientists at Florida Gulf Coast University found a liver toxin in samples taken near the lake and warned that water releases into the Caloosahatchee River could raise risks for local pets and waterways. NBC2
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The South Cape Hospitality & Entertainment Association is hosting its 11th Bacon Fest Pub Crawl next Saturday where guests can enjoy bacon-themed appetizers and drinks at 12 locations with limo buses transporting them between stops. Attendees check in from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Big John’s Plaza & Dolphin Key Resort and must be 21-plus with a photo I.D. North Fort Myers Neighbor
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Bravo to Broadway
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — On Sale Now — Experience show-stopping hits from beloved musicals performed by Broadway veterans.
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North Fort Myers Paint Party: Lilac Moon
6-9 p.m. — Seacraft Waterfront Tiki Bar — Pricing per person — Unleash your creativity while sipping tropical drinks and painting a vibrant Lilac Moon masterpiece.
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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Fort Myers
7:45-11:00 a.m. — Florida SouthWestern State College — Registration fee applies — Honor the legacy of a hero while participating in a meaningful community run.
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Estero Art Experience: Sea Turtle Painting
6-9 p.m. — Tony Sacco's Coal Oven Pizza — Pricing per person — Unleash your creativity with an evening of painting and delicious pizza in a vibrant seaside atmosphere.
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The Magic of Motown
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Starting at $54.73 — Experience power vocalists and a live band performing timeless Motown classics.
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Christian Singles Bowling Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. — HeadPinz Fort Myers — $24.50 for Hub Members, $44.50 for Non Members — Enjoy an evening of bowling, games, and fun with local Christian singles.
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Marvilla Marzan Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Fort Myers Theatre — General Admission and Special Package tickets available — Experience nostalgic American classics with Marvilla's enchanting vocals.
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Tom Segura Live
5-7 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with one of comedy's biggest stars on his Come Together tour.
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