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Fort Myers
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A 'Suddenly in Command' seminar will be held on Oct. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Community Outreach Center at Miromar Outlets in Estero—attendees will learn to handle emergencies when the boat captain becomes incapacitated and seating is limited. Beach Talk Radio
- ➤ A popular Pine Island bike path has become dangerous because overgrown vegetation and damaged sidewalks force pedestrians and cyclists onto the road — residents along Stringfellow Road say missing crosswalks and uneven pavement create safety risks for commuters and tourists. Lee County will be urged to schedule more frequent upkeep to help prevent injuries during high season. WINK News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Green Cup Cafe will reopen in downtown Fort Myers at 2400 First Street in early October with a larger space and a new menu after it closed three years ago due to Hurricane Ian — owner Robert Podgorski rebuilt the cafe from scratch. Fox 4
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Southwest Florida high schoolers can soon enter the Ding Darling—Theodore Cross Photography Contest, which opens in October for students in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades, and Hendry counties to submit up to two digital photos of nature for a chance at a $1,000 cash prize and other awards. The contest honors Theodore Cross and requires each entry to have a 100-word note explaining the moment captured, with winners to be announced after the Jan. 15 deadline. The News-Press
- ➤ Margaritaville Resort will host ParrotPhest 2025 Friday through Sunday on Fort Myers Beach where Trop Rock music and Margaritaville-themed activities will take place. DJ JD Spradlin will perform live on Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m.—raffle ticket sales will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Beach Talk Radio
- ➤ Local theaters set a busy schedule this week as six new shows open—such as an Agatha Christie mystery, a chilling thriller, and a romantic musical—while two productions, including Nunsense and The Wedding Singer, close on Oct 5. Three other shows continue running, giving audiences many live theater options. WGCU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On September 29th, United Way provided over $157,000 in classroom supplies to more than 1,300 Lee County teachers through its Gifts in Kind program—reducing the need for educators to pay out of pocket for basic materials. WGCU
- ➤ Throughout October, the Lee County Library System will host online and in-person events at 12 local libraries to offer programs including author talks, language classes and kids’ storytimes—registration is required on leelibrary.net. WGCU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Myers Beach is recovering after Hurricane Ian left the island in ruins and today a $60 million project is restoring the shoreline with new dunes—marked by yellow stakes—to help protect against future storms. Local residents and officials say the work brings renewed hope for the community. WINK News
- ➤ Hurricane Humberto will not hit U.S. land but may cause dangerous high surf and rip currents for Florida beaches today—NWS officials said. Tropical Storm Imelda near Cape Canaveral will turn away from Florida later as it is pushed by Humberto, officials reported. The News-Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot, Attorney General James Uthmeier unveiled a new portal for residents to report calls or threats to violence seen on social media or at public events — security analysts warned that recent shootings could spark further incidents. WGCU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At Fort Myers, Southwest Florida Proton is testing its state-of-the-art machine for precise breast cancer treatment as part of Lee Health's new proton therapy center. The facility is set to begin treatments late this year or early next year — giving patients closer and coordinated care. Florida Weekly
- ➤ During inspections from Sept. 22 to Sept. 28, 2025, seven Lee County restaurants earned perfect health scores while 16 establishments failed and required follow-up checks to fix issues with food storage and sanitization—officials say the results are available for public review. The News-Press
- ➤ After a fall during college led to a rare brain tumor diagnosis and treatment at Moffitt Cancer Center, Andrea Nieves—now 23 and studying at Florida Gulf Coast University—continues her fight with determination. Inspired by her resilience, her younger brother Darren launched Minds Over Tumors, a nonprofit that raised over $35,000 and donated more than 500 teddy bears with a fundraising gala planned at Elite Jets in Naples on November 8. WINK News
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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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Purple Color Run
8-10 a.m. — Centennial Park — Participation fee applies — Get splashed in purple while supporting the Epilepsy Alliance in this vibrant 5K run/walk.
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Blues Rock Double Shot: Alex Lopez & Doug Deming
7-9 p.m. — Fort Myers Theatre — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy a high-energy blues rock concert featuring Billboard-charting artist Alex Lopez and acclaimed roots rock musician Doug Deming.
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Rehab Modalities & Exercises Seminar
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Myers Airport — $0 for Doctor Program Members, $289 for Non-Member DCs — Enhance your rehabilitation skills with hands-on training and evidence-based techniques led by Dr. Carter.
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Air Supply Concert
7-9 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Tickets available — Experience the iconic 80s duo Air Supply performing their beloved hits live.
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