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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The 10th Annual Fall Festival at Farmer Mike's in Lee County features corn mazes, hay rides, and pumpkin patches, providing community fun as it prepares for rainy weather.  WINK News
  • FEMA assists Fort Myers Beach residents with Hurricane Helene recovery and prepares them for future storms.  NBC2

CRIME NEWS

  • Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers are on the hunt for Austin Upshaw, accused of drug dealing and probation violation in Fort Myers.  NBC2
  • Crime Stoppers are looking for a woman from North Fort Myers for probation violation related to theft charges.  NBC2

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Fort Myers Beach Emergency Management is closely monitoring potential tropical development with a 50% chance in the next 48 hours, escalating to an 80% chance over the next week, and urging residents to stay prepared.  City of Fort Myers Beach
  • Charlotte and Lee counties are under a Flood Watch from Sunday through Thursday due to heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Milton, expected to become a hurricane before hitting Florida's west coast.  NBC2
  • Southwest Florida faces a week of heavy rain starting Sunday due to the potential development of Invest 92-L into a named storm in the Western Gulf of Mexico, amidst monitoring other hurricanes in the Atlantic.  WINK News

EVENTS

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  • Mellow Market: A Unique Weekly Experience

    Experience a vibrant weekly market featuring handmade items, tarot readings, and delicious vegan snacks in a cozy, sober-friendly environment.

    Fri, 10/18/24

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  • Who's Got Next? 40/40 Middle School Basketball Showcase

    Experience a competitive regional basketball showcase featuring Florida's emerging middle school talent.

    Sat, 10/19/24

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  • KLove Live Performance

    Experience an inspiring evening of live music at KLove Live, set to take place at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall.

    Sun, 10/20/24

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  • St. Matthew’s House Golf Classic 2024

    Experience a day of golf and philanthropy at The Club at Renaissance, welcoming players of all skill levels to support a charitable cause.

    Mon, 10/21/24

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  • Barenaked Ladies Concert Featuring Glen Phillips

    Experience an engaging live concert by Barenaked Ladies with special guest Glen Phillips at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall.

    Tue, 10/22/24

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  • The Trust Again Tour featuring Lysa TerKeurst and Natalie Grant

    Experience an evening of healing and inspiration as Lysa TerKeurst discusses the complexities of broken trust, accompanied by live music from Natalie Grant.

    Thu, 10/24/24

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  • The Wizard of Oz Musical - Young Performers Edition

    Experience the enchanting journey of young Dorothy as she travels from Kansas to the magical Land of Oz in a delightful stage adaptation featuring the iconic musical score from the classic MGM film.

    Fri, 10/25/24

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  • Repticon Fort Myers - Exotic Pet Show

    Experience a diverse showcase of reptiles and exotic pets along with supplies, feeders, and cages at the Repticon Fort Myers Show.

    Sat, 10/26/24

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  • FGCU Storytelling Open Mic - Unbelievable Theme

    Experience an evening of community storytelling where participants share tales up to 7 minutes long based on the 'Unbelievable' theme at Florida Gulf Coast University.

    Tue, 10/29/24

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  • Tamiami Tale Tellers: Our Stories - Exploring the Depths

    Experience a captivating storytelling showcase featuring local storytellers from the Fort Myers Storytelling Guild, designed to foster community and celebrate the art of oral storytelling.

    Wed, 10/30/24

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