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Fort Myers
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Landings will host its first Witches Ride and Enchanted Ball on Monday, Oct. 27 to support Premier Mobile Health Services through donations, live music, and Halloween-themed activities. The festive event is open to everyone and will raise funds for local causes—making it a key community gathering. ABC7
- ➤ St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church (3751 Estero Boulevard) will hold its rededication service and celebration on November 23 as the main building reopens after Hurricane Ian damage, with Bishop Pedro Suarez leading the worship and a luncheon on the patio following the service. A breakfast event featuring sausage and pancakes is scheduled for November 15. Beach Talk Radio
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Florida's attorney general accused Roblox of exposing children to predators by failing to protect its users — issuing criminal subpoenas as families filed lawsuits nationwide — and said the company must improve its safety measures. ABC7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, Fort Myers and Cape Coral host diverse events including the 40th Cape Coral Oktoberfest on October 24-26 with German food and live music, a haunted walk at Calusa Nature Center, and comedy shows featuring Neil Simon’s play and Rodney Carrington’s performance on October 24—more community events with local fairs and craft shows are planned for late October and early November. The News-Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Following a record-breaking nesting season in Florida with 61,708 nests, green sea turtles were reclassified as least concern from endangered by IUCN—this update comes as their population increased by about 28% since the 1970s due to decades of conservation efforts. ABC7
- ➤ Environmentalists and farmers gathered in Moore Haven yesterday to break ground on the 79th Lake Hicpochee restoration project—a project that will enhance water storage and quality control in the Everglades and is moving into Phase 2 with work planned through 2028. WGCU
- ➤ The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to strengthen into a hurricane today but its track and intensity remain uncertain—Florida faces a low chance of direct impacts beyond rough seas and rip currents. Heavy rainfall and high surf may affect parts of the Caribbean while local residents are advised to monitor the latest updates. The News-Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Fort Myers’ Community Redevelopment Agency approved a $5.6 million rebate for a home ownership project in Dunbar—Towles Garden—and a $14.3 million rebate for a downtown hotel project with 170 rooms. The home ownership rebate relies on receiving $19 million in Hurricane Ian recovery funds from Lee County, and both rebates will be paid after project completion over 18 years. WGCU
- ➤ Lee County commissioners have renamed the civic center as the Mike Greenwell Regional Park to honor the late commissioner who died October 9—Governor Ron DeSantis ordered state buildings to fly flags at half-staff in tribute. WGCU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cancer Alliance Network helps local cancer patients with support and guidance as they face changes in treatment, money matters, and daily life—ensuring no one has to go through cancer alone. Florida Weekly
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Chubby Mermaid Brewing Co. in Bonita Springs will host an all-day Anniversary + Halloween Party on Saturday with family fun from Noon to 4 p.m. and an adult party from 6 to 11 p.m. that features axe throwing, archery, a costume contest with cash prizes, and photo booths as the brewery marks one year and donates part of its sales to Save the Manatee Club. WINK News
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Rodney Carrington Live
7-9 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hilarious and multi-talented comedian known for his chart-topping comedy albums and engaging performances.
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Fort Myers Halloween Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — City Tavern — Tickets available online — Enjoy a spooky night filled with contests, prizes, and ghoulish fun in your best costume.
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Awakening Events - Christian Music Concert
7-11 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Ticketed event — Experience uplifting performances at this exciting Christian music concert.
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Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
6-8:30 p.m. — Fort Myers Stars Complex — Free admission — Celebrate Halloween with activities like Trunk or Treat, games, and family-friendly entertainment.
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Strangelove - Depeche Mode Tribute Band
7:30-9 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Starting at $43.01 — Experience a pitch-perfect tribute to Depeche Mode that spans their iconic career.
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Child's Anthem - The Music of Toto
7:30-9 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Starting at $51.54 — Enjoy a captivating tribute to Toto featuring some of Nashville's finest musicians.
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Clay Walker Concert
6-8:30 p.m. — Caloosa Sound Amphitheater — General admission free — Rock out to a night of 90's country revival with Clay Walker and special guest Drake Milligan.
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Monthly Wine Tasting at Farmer Joe's
6-8 p.m. — Farmer Joe's — Wine tasting event — Enjoy a cozy evening sampling various wines in a friendly atmosphere.
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Worth Tasting Culinary Getaway
12 PM - 6 PM — Luminary Hotel & Co. — $995+ Room — Indulge in a delicious culinary adventure with tastings, tours, and social hours in charming Fort Myers.
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Hermans Hermits with Peter Noone
7:30-9 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the nostalgic sounds of the swinging sixties with the legendary frontman Peter Noone.
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