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Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bay Oaks Park in Fort Myers Beach is nearing completion after Hurricane Ian delayed the project; the park will feature a multipurpose field supported by a $1 million state grant, a concrete walking loop, 75 planted trees, and four pickleball courts — it is expected to be finished in about a month. WINK News
- ➤ Lutheran Services Florida helps refugees settle in Fort Myers after families arrived last year, including eight-year-old Kiana from Ecuador who excels at school and an Afghan man who fled in 2021 and now supports local children—each rebuilding their lives with the agency's assistance. WGCU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Organizers for Pride SWFL canceled this year’s event for financial reasons and will host a new festival in 2026 at the Sidney Bern and Davis Art Center in downtown Fort Myers. Some community members support the upcoming celebration while others oppose it, and city officials urge respect for different views. NBC2
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tropical Storm Humberto formed in the Atlantic on Wednesday and is moving northwest at 15 mph with winds of 40 mph—forecasters say it will become a hurricane by Saturday and reach category 2 by Sunday while a nearby tropical wave, Invest 94L, may develop into a depression with a 30% chance in the next two days. NBC2
- ➤ Fort Myers Beach reporter Charlie Whitehead said Hurricane Ian changed his life when his family home was destroyed during the storm and he helped rescue a trapped neighbor—he cried while sorting through memories of the loss. The News-Press
- ➤ Capt. Daniel Andrews said today that a thick, black muck is harming the Caloosahatchee River & other waterways by blocking sunlight and reducing oxygen, which kills seagrass and fish habitats. Scientists explain that better wastewater systems & restoration programs are needed to counter the environmental threat. WINK News
- ➤ Wildlife specialist Ranger Rob Howell caught six stumbling sandwich terns on Fort Myers Beach during a morning round—he said all the birds later died after tests showed harmful algae and CROW with state officials are investigating the outbreak. ABC7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ FEMA has proposed a new flood map for the Mullock Creek Basin that covers San Carlos Park and a part of the Village of Estero, and Lee County sent notices to about 2,000 residents to review the change. Homeowners near Alico and Corkscrew roads have until Sept. 30 to file appeals—if they do not, they may need to purchase flood insurance. WGCU
- ➤ Fort Myers police say a new radar speed sign on Colonial Boulevard near the I-75 exit flashes when drivers go over the 35 mph limit to reduce crashes in the busy area. Officer Ryan Hernandez-Beiner explained that the sign is meant for education rather than issuing tickets — a method that has already improved traffic flow. ABC7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Sept. 20, local groups held the annual Clips for Cancer event at Bell Tower Shops to show unity against childhood cancer and raised $130,000 so far to help children at Golisano Children’s Hospital. Donations will continue to be accepted through the end of September while families enjoyed games and animal encounters at the event. Florida Weekly
- ➤ The Florida Department of Health in Lee County lifted a water quality advisory at Bowditch Point Park—located on Fort Myers Beach—after tests showed that enterococcus levels had dropped to safe levels. The advisory had been in place because high sewage-related bacteria were detected earlier. WGCU
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Fort Myers Oktoberfest Celebration
4-10 p.m. — The Standard Restaurant Downtown — Ticket required — Celebrate Oktoberfest with beer, food, and live music at multiple venues.
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Florida Horror-Fest 2025
10 AM – 5 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers — $20 — A true mecca for horror fans in beautiful Fort Myers, featuring collectibles and fandoms from multiple genres.
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Greens of Honor Golf Scramble
12-6 p.m. — The Plantation Golf & Country Club — $150 per player — Enjoy a day of golf while supporting veterans in need.
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