Good morning, Fort Myers.

The Gulf Coast Humane Society introduced Sofia, a 5-year-old, 74-pound dog with a loving but shy nature on Tuesday — she is looking for her forever home.

Interested adopters should visit 2010 Arcadia St. in Fort Myers.

Fort Myers firefighters rescued a dog from a Moreno Avenue house fire Tuesday morning—no injuries were reported and the pet was safely reunited with its family.

The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium hosts its Haunted Walk this Halloween season.

Visitors will follow winding trails with eerie sounds—led by executive director Eric Raddatz and adventurer Jason Drew—for a fun and spooky outdoor adventure.

Alliance for the Arts will host Nude Nocturne on Nov.

7 at its McGregor Boulevard campus. The immersive festival features burlesque plus aerial and contortion acts, live body painting by Capt. Ron Wolek, and art installations with food and craft drinks available for purchase.

Estero Island Historic Society will host Ghosts of Estero Island on Oct.

31 at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at 161 Bay Road — community members will learn about local ghost stories linked to landmarks like Holmes House and the Pelican Hotel.

Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille volunteers decorated Lakes Park along its mile-long train track for the annual Halloween Express and Fall Festival, which runs until Oct.

31 at 7330 Gladiolus Drive. The long-standing effort brings a festive atmosphere for families during October.

FGCU Art Galleries hosts three exhibitions at Wasmer Gallery and Gallery 101.

The 'Reflections in Clay' exhibit runs through Nov. 5, the 'Road Trip: It’s the Journal Not the Destination' show runs through Oct. 30 and the 'Between Creation And Concrete' installation features a window design that supports bird safety.

The Lee County School Board suspended former North Fort Myers athletic director Joe Bowen without pay on Tuesday after alleging his inaction in a pay to play scheme — Bowen denies the claims and has requested a formal hearing with the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings.

A new report warns that up to 3M borrowers receiving student loan forgiveness may face extra taxes starting this year because a tax exemption expired Dec.

31. Those on income-driven plans might owe thousands more, while public service and teacher loan programs remain tax-free.

On Tuesday, the local planning agency approved SanCap Bank’s plans to build an elevated two-story facility on property (purchased for $1.795M) on Estero Boulevard across from the library.

Representatives said groundbreaking will happen soon as the design includes drive-through access, storage, and landscaped areas.

Florida casting games hosted its free, weekly fly casting clinic on Tuesday, Oct.

13 at Lakes Park—where certified instructors provided hands-on fly fishing tips for anglers of all ages. The recurring event helps locals learn the sport.