Good morning, Fort Myers.

Suncoast Credit Union is matching every donation to the Harry Chapin Food Bank up to $25,000 through Sept.

30 to help fight food insecurity in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties as part of Hunger Action Month.

Memorial events marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept.

11 attacks took place Friday, Sept. 11, across the Gulf Coast including a ceremony at the Fort Myers Beach Fire Station 33 and one at Eastwood 77 Bar & Grill; the events honored lives lost and first responders.

Restore Fort Myers Beach Arches will hold a ceremony on Sept.

19 at 10 a.m. on San Carlos Island off Fisherman’s Wharf to unveil a state historical marker that commemorates the landmark’s role as a beach entrance since the 1920s—officials confirmed the project is fully funded.

Florida Horror-Fest will run on Saturday, Sept.

19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Fort Myers, featuring a marketplace, celebrity meet-and-greets, a runway costume contest and a trivia panel for horror fans.

WGCU replayed its special from September 2021 that looks back twenty years at 9/11 with voices from local residents, including tributes to late news director Julie Glenn (who passed away in May).

The hourlong broadcast highlights personal experiences that shaped community memory in Southwest Florida.

Diesel prices in Florida topped $6 a gallon on Friday (Sept.

11) as the average hit $6.06, reports AAA. The rise may lead to higher transportation and grocery costs in the coming months.

Reporter Phil Fernandez reviewed how Collier and Lee counties show two different boating economies as limited parking—sparked by hurricane damage and corporate buys—pushes up storage costs and drives a high-end trend in Collier while Lee rebuilds.

Florida health officials reported 111 locally acquired dengue fever cases as of Sept.

5. Residents should watch for symptoms (high fever, headache, joint pain) and seek prompt care if they worsen.

The Island View Restaurant at Lani Kai Island Resort on Fort Myers Beach has been remodeled and renamed Island View Sports Bar, offering 33 big-screen TVs & a new game room for families to enjoy sports and dining together.

Football specials will be available as the season begins.

Roar Offshore speedboat races returned to Fort Myers Beach yesterday for the first time in five years after Hurricane Ian destroyed key race infrastructure.

Organizers said parking is tight and encouraged carpooling, biking or Lee Transportation, with the championship race scheduled for Sunday afternoon.