Good morning, Fort Myers.

Fort Myers Beach's first-ever Bash on the Bay kicks off today with three days of music & food, boat shows, contests, and family fun.

Organizers plan to draw locals and visitors during a slow September period with live acts, inflatables, and a Queen of the Bay contest.

The Southwest Florida Tacos & Treats Festival takes place today at Mike Greenwell Regional Park in north Fort Myers from noon to 9 p.m. Local chefs will compete in blind-judged taco contests starting at 2 p.m. (the event supports veterans, Gold Star families, and first responders).

NFMAA presents the current '3 Dimensions' show with Donna Sillars’ mosaics at Gulf Coast Village Independent Living Center until Oct.

5. Events include a Car & Art show on Sept. 13, a 'Holiday Expressions' exhibit with reception on Oct. 13, and an intergenerational meeting at ART House on Sept. 10.

Cape Cabaret, a popular South Cape music venue, has a new owner as former Southwest Florida Symphony CEO Amy Ginsburg took over operations on Sept.

1; she will keep the current staff and booking schedule and gradually expand cultural events (downtown Cape Coral).

Cape Coral’s Flutterbuy Books & More will host C.A.M.

Muñoz on Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. to sign copies of his new psychological thriller, The Compulsive Writer, giving readers a chance to learn about his inspiration.

Repticon returns to Fort Myers today at the Caloosa Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.- showcasing reptiles and exotic animals, with tickets at $12 for adults and $6 for children aged 5 to 12 while younger children are free.

The 10th annual Sizzle Dining event runs throughout September at Gulf Coast restaurants, offering special menus and donating one dollar per meal to Blessings in a Backpack.

Lee County Visitors and Convention Bureau says the event boosts tourism and local economy by drawing diners to new spots.

Duke Energy Florida plans to lower electric bills by 71 cents (bringing the average to $164.64 for 1,000 kWh) beginning January if the change is approved.

The rate cut follows several reductions made earlier this year and comes after a new tax strategy sped up battery energy credits.

Local schools are encouraging honest conversation to help classmates understand children who rely on feeding tubes.

Physician assistant Gerard Minor said open discussion about feeding disorders helps students feel comfortable & foster acceptance in learning environments.

The National Hurricane Center expects no tropical cyclone formation anytime soon, but Floridians should prepare for frequent showers & afternoon thunderstorms over Labor Day weekend.

Gov. DeSantis recently declared September as Preparedness Month to remind residents to review emergency plans.

The Atlantic hurricane season is quiet on Saturday as five tropical storms have formed but no hurricanes developed yet, meteorologists say (a strong El Niño is increasing wind shear to limit storm strength), which is unusual since early September typically brings multiple hurricanes.

Cyrus Calhoun, a 60-year resident from Thomas Street, said repeated temporary asphalt repairs have left the road bumpy and he asked city officials for a lasting fix at a WINK News event today.

City officials confirmed the road is on Public Works' radar but did not set a resurfacing date.

Florida health officials report a spike in locally acquired dengue cases, with 73 confirmed statewide as of Aug.

29, mostly from Hillsborough County. Residents are urged to use EPA-approved repellents and remove standing water—steps that can help reduce mosquito bites before Labor Day weekend.

On Friday night, Fort Myers beat Cypress Lake 40 to 0 (a decisive win) in a football game led by new head coach Joey Mendes as he faced his old team.

Quarterback Anthony Mendes threw strong passes to help the Green Wave improve to a 2-1 season record.