Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of August.
Good morning, Fort Myers.
🏘️ Community
FGCU student Kristen Carney overcame a serious crash and now trains with the USA sitting volleyball program while spearheading the Adaptive Sports and Recreation Day on Oct.
3—an event connecting local athletes with disabilities to community sports resources.
🚧 Accidents
On Friday night, a second-alarm fire erupted at a church on Buckingham Road when Tice and Lehigh Acres crews arrived around 10:25 p.m. and worked to extinguish the blaze—officials later launched an investigation into the cause.
On Saturday, lightning struck a tree near a Pine Manor home and damaged the exterior walls and a car — firefighters responded quickly, and no injuries were reported.
🏈 Sports
Week 2 of Florida high school football ended on Friday with a series of exciting state matchups, including local coverage from Fort Myers in the Southwest.
Fans can review detailed score recaps that highlight competitive play and tight rivalries.
In Englewood, Gateway lost 41-21 to Wellen Park on Friday night — the loss dropped them to a 1-1 record while the unbeaten team improved to 2-0; Gateway will travel to Naples in Week 3 to face Golden Gate.
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