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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • HEAL has helped stray cats in Southwest Florida for almost 20 years and is now calling for volunteers to support rescue efforts—yesterday, the National Weather Service issued flood advisories and a marine warning due to heavy thunderstorms, and minor flooding affected low areas around Fort Myers and nearby communities.  WINK News

CRIME NEWS

  • Cape Coral police, working with the Florida Gaming Control Commission, raided six illegal gambling arcades on August 23 by seizing 428 gaming machines and over $540,000 in cash from operations that targeted vulnerable residents—authorities described the action as one of the largest crackdowns in Southwest Florida history.  ABC7

CULTURE NEWS

  • Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is showing Murder for Two, a fast-paced musical comedy that blends mystery with farce as a small-town cop tries to solve a novelist's murder and actor Christopher Gallacher plays all thirteen suspects — the 90-minute show runs through Sept. 27 in Fort Myers.  ABC7

EDUCATION NEWS

  • John W. Roberts, a Vietnam veteran, is hosting a student scholarship competition at a local VFW post and invites middle and high school students to submit a video or essay about patriotism. Middle schoolers can win $5,000 and high schoolers may win up to $35,000—entries are due October 31.  WINK News

SPORTS NEWS

  • Fort Myers sports coverage reports that 47 college football players from Southwest Florida are set to play in Division I-FBS games during the 2025 season as Week 0 starts today, with teams such as Kansas State, Iowa State, and Hawaii showcasing local talent — energizing early season matchups.  The News-Press
  • The Fort Myers Karate team won 17 medals at the AAU Junior Olympic Games in Houston—Bailey Shimp, Josie Shimp, and Zoya Khan earned top marks, showcasing their skill on the mat.  The News-Press

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 8/28/25

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  • Descemer Bueno with Lenier, Dany Ome, Kevincito El 13

    4:00–10:00 p.m. — Lee Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of vibrant music featuring hip-hop and rap artists.

    Sat, 9/6/25

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