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Thursday, October 17th, 2024
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Doc Ford's restaurants swiftly reopened after Hurricane Milton, with Fort Myers Beach facing the most damage but all locations recovering quickly, and their beloved cat Gloria is safe. The News-Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 64-year-old bicyclist died after colliding with two motorcycles on Three Oaks Parkway, with the motorcyclists sustaining minor injuries. WINK News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fort Myers police are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect in a homicide case at Sunterra Apartments on October 6. NBC2
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Small Business Administration's disaster loan program has been halted due to insufficient funds, impacting relief efforts for those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. ABC7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Southwest Florida experiences its first fall front of the season, bringing cooler temperatures, lower humidity, and breezy conditions with minimal rain expected. NBC2
- ➤ Invest 94L, with a medium chance of developing into a tropical storm or hurricane, is expected to stay away from Florida due to factors like wind shear and mountains over Hispaniola. The News-Press
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KLove Live Performance
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St. Matthew’s House Golf Classic 2024
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Barenaked Ladies Concert Featuring Glen Phillips
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The Trust Again Tour featuring Lysa TerKeurst and Natalie Grant
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The Wizard of Oz Musical - Young Performers Edition
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Repticon Fort Myers - Exotic Pet Show
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FGCU Storytelling Open Mic - Unbelievable Theme
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Tamiami Tale Tellers: Our Stories - Exploring the Depths
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