Good morning, Fort Myers.

More than 45 shops on Sanibel Island offered deals at its annual Sunrise Sale Saturday morning at the Tahitian Garden Shopping Mall on Periwinkle Way.

Customers could also earn stamps from a passport for a chance to win a grand prize.

A Bonita Springs fisherman with his father-in-law caught a federally endangered sawfish while fishing on North Bonita beach and safely released it per FWC guidelines.

The catch highlights local conservation efforts + urges anglers to report similar encounters.

Daylight saving time in Fort Myers ends on Sunday, Nov.

1 at 2 a.m. unless Congress passes the Sunshine Protection Act, meaning clocks will fall back an hour. Florida approved permanent daylight saving time in 2018 — it now awaits final federal approval.

Three female physicians are shaping heart care at the NCH Rooney Heart Institute by launching a mentorship group, expanding cardiology fellowships and starting an advanced imaging fellowship to train future doctors and bring specialized care closer to home in Southwest Florida + their work helps celebrate Women in Medicine Month.

Southwest Florida health care systems are changing network agreements as Lee Health will be out-of-network for affected UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans beginning Jan.

1 — Naples Comprehensive Health will drop Cigna/HealthSpring and Wellcare plans; experts say trusted physicians guide patients through these changes.

Fort Myers residents can choose from Labor Day eBike deals where Lectric offers up to $694 in free accessories, Monarc includes a smart helmet, and Juiced adds $245 in gear; offers last through Tuesday, Sept.

8 and provide options for family riders, commuters & enthusiasts ahead of the long weekend.

High school football action kicked off the season last Friday, with games reported across the state including contests in Fort Myers and nearby counties.

Recaps showed strong performances, notable score changes and top-ranked teams competing in an exciting start to the 2026 season.

Canterbury’s Clara Thiessen won the girls’ race and Mariner’s Dylan Macias-Buenrostro won the boys’ race at the 2026 3D Sommer Invitational (a local competition) (highlighting strong community sports).