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Sunday, August 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents from Pine Island gathered in Bokeelia to join a hurricane readiness event nearly two years after Hurricane Ian. Local companies—Roman Roofing and Boat Lift Lock—taught people how to protect homes and docks with flood barriers. WINK News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A construction worker died early Saturday morning on I-75 near mile marker 149 when a truck towing a boat trailer failed to yield to road maintenance vehicles painting divider lines — FHP said the incident is under investigation. Fox 4
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident at a home on the 700 block of Alabama Road in Lehigh Acres—reporting that the scene is contained with no immediate threat to the public. ABC7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Updated COVID‑19 vaccines have been approved by the FDA for adults 65 and for younger people with health conditions that increase severe illness — conditions including asthma, heart issues, and diabetes — making nearly 100 to 200 million Americans eligible to get vaccinated this fall at local pharmacies and clinics. Local providers are preparing to offer the shots, though some pharmacies in Florida may limit their availability based on state rules. NBC2
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school football games in Southwest Florida concluded in Week 2 as teams shook off Week 1 jitters—Naples beat Barron Collier 49—13 for its first win, Riverdale won 43—18 over South Fort Myers, and Estero defeated Aubrey Rogers 56—10 in a dominant home opener. ABC7
- ➤ College football week one games took place yesterday on Gulf Coast ABC with the Tennessee Volunteers meeting the Syracuse Orange at 12 p.m., the Alabama Crimson Tide facing Florida State Seminoles at 3:30 p.m., and the LSU Tigers playing Clemson at 7:30 p.m. Each team aimed to boost playoff hopes — the Volunteers coming off a playoff appearance and the Crimson Tide seeking momentum — as fans tuned in for local gridiron action. ABC7
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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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