Good morning, Fort Myers.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close two major Caloosahatchee River locks for maintenance from Jan.

4 through April, forcing boats to take longer routes and reducing revenue for local marinas. Business owners hope to negotiate a shorter schedule + plan for safer peak season navigation.

Lehigh Acres’ first Chick-fil-A opened on Thursday at 1110 Homestead Road North, where guests in cow spots received a free entree or kids' meal.

The restaurant now operates Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and added 120 jobs while donating $25,000 to the Harry Chapin Food Bank.

Lee County School District will propose a new athletics and activities code of conduct after improprieties at North Fort Myers High and Mariner High.

An athletic director is suspended (disciplinary measures are pending) with the code reviewed Tuesday, Oct. 13 and voted on Nov. 17 for spring sports.

Motorists should expect the northbound I-75 on-ramp (exit 131) near Daniels Parkway to close overnight between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. from Oct.

11 to Oct. 15 while barrier wall work continues; drivers are advised to follow posted detour routes.

Lee County will add paid parking for 56 bicycles, 29 golf carts, and a Sheriff outreach center plus drinking fountain space at the former Seafarer's Mall site on Estero Blvd as part of a $163,200 project funded by tourist development tax reserves, county funds and Sheriff support, with plans pending.

Health officials warn that Hurricane Isaias may spur a rise in dangerous Vibrio vulnificus bacteria in coastal floodwaters — residents are advised to avoid contact to prevent infection.

UnitedHealthcare has launched an FAQ page to help answer questions as Lee Health's contract ends Dec.

31 and it plans to leave UHC’s network on Jan. 1, 2027. WINK News will host a Medicare Help Center on Monday, Oct. 12 (4–6:30 p.m.) to assist patients with the coverage changes.

Southwest Florida high school football Week 8 games are set for Oct.

8 and today, featuring matchups like Dunbar vs. Mariner, Immokalee vs. East Lee County, and Naples vs. Gulf Coast (with several others on the schedule). Previews highlight key player performances and team trends ahead of each contest.