Good morning, Fort Myers.

Lee County Public Libraries in Fort Myers will host an Oct.

15 White Cane Day event, a Dec. 12 Fandom Fest, and a March 6 Reading Festival—offering a full range of programs that include story times, workshops, mobile services, and research help across 13 branches.

Rosella, a playful 1-year-old mixed breed dog, is up for adoption at the Gulf Coast Humane Society in Fort Myers.

She has heartworm (treatable) and will need treatment but is ready for a forever home.

Smithsonian Institution’s 'Americans' exhibition will tour Florida communities, including Fort Myers, from August 2026 to June 2027 + feature public programs highlighting indigenous history and culture.

MY WAY: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra is playing at the Players Circle Theater in Fort Myers until Aug.

30. The show features a jazz trio performing Sinatra's classics, with a preview of the performance shared on Gulf Coast News at 9.

Florida will begin a sales tax holiday for hunting, fishing and camping supplies Sept.

1 through Dec. 31. Buyers must check that items meet the price criteria and may request a refund if a seller mistakenly charges tax.

Florida’s Department of Health proposed weakening school vaccine rules by removing the requirements for chicken pox, Hepatitis B, Hib, and pneumococcal diseases (public comments are open until Sept.

14). The change will expand exemptions to include moral and ethical beliefs and will affect students statewide.

Lee Health warns patients to ignore phishing emails impersonating MyChart that promise a Medicare Kit or Senior Health Package — scammers aim to steal personal data.

Recipients are urged to delete suspicious messages and avoid clicking on any links.

In July, home sales in the Fort Myers market (Lee County) rose 13% to 1,331 with median prices increasing by 2.7% to $385,000, reflecting Florida’s 11-month trend of rising real estate activity.

Florida Realtors provided the data.

The Southwest Florida boys athlete of the week poll is now open for the week of Aug.

17-22 as part of the 2026-27 school sports season. Nominees from Marco Island & Cape Coral may be voted on until 10 a.m. Thursday, & submissions are accepted by noon on Sunday.

The updated Southwest Florida Super 10 ranking shows Dunbar and South Fort Myers leading after strong season-openers, covering teams from Collier, Lee, and LaBelle.

Week 2 matchups will begin today as local high school teams prepare to compete.

A list highlighting top high school golfers to watch in Collier and Lee counties for the 2026 season has been released.

It features standout local players who delivered strong results last season — including competitors from Fort Myers and nearby areas.