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Saturday, September 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A water main broke at the corner of Lazy Way and Estero Blvd on September 12th, leaving sand on the road and prompting construction to start soon — drivers are urged to use caution as they pass by. City of Fort Myers Beach
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sun Broadcasting will acquire Fox 4 WFTX from Scripps for $40 million later this year pending regulatory approval — the deal expands Sun Broadcasting's media presence in the Fort Myers-Naples area and is part of Scripps' plan to streamline its assets and reduce debt. The News-Press
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Riverdale High School celebrated its $108 million renovation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Friday during the Homecoming Pep Rally. The two-year project added new classrooms, a new gym, and more parking—paid for by a half-cent sales tax approved by voters in 2018. Fox 4
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Lee County Supervisor of Elections announced that candidate qualifying for the Fort Myers Beach recall election will begin Tuesday, Sept 16 at 1 p.m. and end Monday, Sept 22 at the Melvin Morgan Constitutional Complex—candidates must pay a $684.09 fee or collect 34 valid petition signatures, with the recall triggered by allegations of Sunshine Law violations against council members. ABC7
- ➤ The Town of Fort Myers Beach Council voted four to one to not set a qualifying period for candidates in the special recall election for councilmembers John King and Karen Woodson—this move sets up a showdown with Chief Judge J. Frank Porter, who has ordered the recall for Nov. 4. Cape Coral Breeze
- ➤ Lee County Supervisor of Elections set the qualifying period for the Fort Myers Beach recall election for Karen Woodson and John King's seats from Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. to Monday, Sept. 22 at noon at the Main Office in the Melvin Morgan Constitutional Complex on Thompson St. — candidates must meet the Sept. 16 noon petition deadline with 34 signatures and pay a fee of $171.02 or, if filing later, pay $684.09. Beach Observer and Beach Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Residents from Naples and Cape Coral gathered at a local YMCA event where Suzanne Perry—who has kidney failure and has used her 'KIDNEY NEEDED' car message for five years—shared her urgent search for a kidney donor, noting that she must be near in case a match is found within two hours. The Burton family is working to connect donors with recipients and is hopeful that Tori Burton’s stepdaughter tests will soon confirm a lifesaving match. WINK News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Fort Myers hosts several weekend events including the SWFL Burger Throwdown at Millennial Brewing Co. from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the Fall Home & Garden Show at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center with vendor discounts. Families can also shop at Vintage Market Days and watch comedian Katt Williams perform at Hertz Arena Saturday night—bringing more fun for Fort Myers—while other events continue into Sunday. Fox 4
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida SouthWestern State College announced that FGCU alumna Ashley Hancock has been named an assistant coach for the upcoming 2025-2026 softball season. Hancock—who played over 100 games at FGCU and coached the Tampa Mustangs and Barron Collier High School—will work with head coach Robert Iamurri on the Buccaneers bench. ABC7
- ➤ High school football players in the Fort Myers area shone in Week 4 as Javien Altine rushed for 168 yards and Arthur Gallishaw ran for a career-high 291 yards to lead local teams to wins—Riverdale, Cape Coral, and Dunbar kept unbeaten records while Lehigh gained a win. Upcoming Week 5 games start Sept. 18 and Sept. 19 with several matchups set to begin at 7:30 p.m. The News-Press
- ➤ Fort Myers High football coach Sam Sirianni Jr. suffered a minor stroke that caused slight mobility issues and he has been in rehabilitation since Sept. 8—he said he will return to coaching the Green Wave this season after finishing in-home therapy. The News-Press
- ➤ On Friday night, Gulf Coast won 42-13 over Golden Gate in Naples and jumped to a 21-7 lead by halftime with strong offense and defense. The win improved the Sharks record to 2-2 while Golden Gate remained winless at 1-2. ABC7
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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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