Daily
Fort Myers
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Pine Island Road community celebrated Labor Day with busy restaurants, shops and bait stands that welcomed families and fishermen. Business owner Amber Brady said the holiday brought more people out to support the area's recovery while residents noted more work was needed. WINK News
- ➤ Hundreds gathered on Sept. 1 at the corner of Daniels Parkway and U.S. 41 in Fort Myers for the 'Workers over Billionaires' protest—where they voiced their demand for stronger support for workers. The News-Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 17-year-old was killed and another person was injured when a jet ski and a 28-foot boat collided near Captiva Pass on Saturday in Pine Island Sound—multiple agencies responded and the investigation remains active. Beach Observer and Beach Bulletin
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers are asking for help after a deadly hit-and-run struck a 66-year-old woman walking near Greenbriar and Joel boulevards Saturday night—police say the suspect fled in a white Toyota Tundra. WINK News
- ➤ An 18-year-old stepson, Isaiah Barsallo, was arrested and charged with murder on Saturday, Aug. 30 in Lehigh Acres after he fatally shot a victim following a verbal argument — he later turned himself in. The News-Press
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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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