Good morning, Fort Myers.

The new FastTrax indoor go-kart racing experience in Fort Myers will open on September 5 and become Southwest Florida’s first three-level track — the large facility will offer games, entertainment and food options.

HM Restaurant Group has opened the Bayside event space at the former Bonita Bill’s Waterfront Cafe on Fort Myers Beach and is on track to launch the new Bonita Fish Company restaurant in October with a new general manager and updated kitchen facilities.

The waterfront site will offer fresh seafood, weekend brunches from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a floating dock marina pending county approval—modernizing a cherished local landmark.

Two Texas men were arrested Thursday in North Fort Myers after a gray BMW X2 was clocked at 118 mph in a 70 mph zone on I-75 at mile marker 146—34-year-old Zacharia Schley faces dangerous excessive speeding charges while his passenger Stephen Garay, who had outstanding felony warrants, was also taken into custody under the new law.

A Fort Myers police officer chased a pickup truck that illegally passed a stopped school bus with flashing lights near Westwood Apartments on Metro Parkway Thursday morning—Lee County will install 900 cameras on bus stop signs by this fall to deter dangerous driving.

Today, the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau hosted the 25th Annual Elaine McLaughlin Outstanding Hospitality Service Awards at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center in downtown Fort Myers, honoring top tourism professionals selected among 712 nominees (from 1,320 submissions) across seven categories. The awards recognized exceptional guest service and highlighted local leaders in hospitality.

Hurricane Erin is moving away from the United States while meteorologists watch two areas in the Atlantic that might become named storms this weekend—one may form a depression as early as tomorrow evening and the other could break up before reaching the Caribbean.

South Fort Myers residents with Parkinson’s disease are fighting back with the Rock Steady Boxing program that builds strength and coordination—trainer Maggie Green said each class is tailored to different stages of the disease.

Participants like Karen Harmon and Lee Accavallo say the program boosts both their physical and mental health.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.