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Thursday, October 24th, 2024
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lee County Sheriff's Office hosted a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day event to safely dispose of unused medications. NBC2
- ➤ Fort Myers Beach town officials have rejected a proposal for a 17-story condominium development by Seagate Development Group on the former Red Coconut RV Resort site after local feedback. Fox 4
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two teenagers were arrested after a high-speed chase in Fort Myers, which led to two crashes and a damaged deputy patrol car. ABC7
- ➤ The new docuseries 'I'm Not a Monster' on Max delves into the transformation of Lois Riess, a Minnesota grandmother, from a daycare owner to a convicted double-murderer, exploring her cross-country crime spree and eventual life imprisonment. The News-Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dylan Moon, a senior at Canterbury School, founded CRAM, a nonprofit that has raised over $13,000 and significantly aided students through mentoring and resources. ABC7
- ➤ Lee County voters are electing a superintendent of schools for the first time since the 1970s, choosing between Denise Carlin, a retired educator, and Victor Arias, a lawyer with extensive experience challenging the district. WGCU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ FEMA and the Florida Division of Emergency Management are hosting briefings for those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, offering several sessions tailored to different community services and stakeholders. City of Fort Myers Beach
- ➤ Cindy Banyai is running against incumbent Liston “Lin” Bochette for the Fort Myers City Council Ward 4 seat, highlighting their diverse backgrounds and visions for the ward's future. The News-Press
- ➤ Local Planning Agency to discuss developer contributions for exceeding town planning guidelines in a special meeting. Beach Talk Radio
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Here Come the Mummies Live Concert
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