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Saturday, October 19th, 2024
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In Fort Myers Beach, residents face challenges in rebuilding their homes due to financial constraints and new elevation requirements after Hurricane Ian, leading to concerns about the community's changing identity. WINK News
- ➤ Fort Myers Beach businesses are collaborating with Wicked Dolphin Distillery and the FMB Strong charity to recover from Hurricane Milton by encouraging community support through a special cocktail, with 50% of proceeds supporting local recovery efforts. ABC7
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Boathouse Tiki Bar and Grill at The Yacht Club in south Cape Coral caught fire Thursday evening, with efforts underway to extinguish the blaze following its reopening post-Hurricane Milton. Fox 4
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The School District of Lee County schedules additional school days to compensate for closures due to Hurricane Helene, ensuring continuous education. Cape Coral Breeze
- ➤ The School District of Lee County has extended the school year by two days and adjusted schedule dates to compensate for closures due to Hurricane Milton. Fox 4
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Weather Service confirmed additional tornadoes in Lee and Charlotte counties, Florida, including a significant one in Fort Myers with a path length over 11 miles and peak wind speeds of 132 MPH. Fox 4
- ➤ The National Weather Service Tampa confirms two tornadoes in Lee County with one extending its path significantly into North Fort Myers before Hurricane Milton's landing. ABC7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jenna Persons-Mulicka and Howard Lee Sapp are competing for the Florida House District 78 seat in the upcoming election, with Persons-Mulicka focusing on community improvements and opposing certain amendments. The News-Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Several schools and retail stores in Florida received ready-to-eat meat that is being recalled due to potential listeria contamination, involving almost 12 million pounds of meat distributed nationwide. The News-Press
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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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Must Love Mangoes: Author Talk with Annabelle Tometich
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