Fort Myers Right Now

Fort Myers Beach Shorebird Nesting Season Nears Its End. Audubon is reminding beachgoers to give nesting shorebirds space as the Southwest Florida season winds down. Fort Myers Beach hosts several threatened nesting species, and marked areas remain important until the nesting period is fully over. This environment update is part of today’s Southwest Florida news file and is included because the source material contains a concrete local development rather than a generic topic.

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  https://www.fortmyersbeachtalk.com/news/community-news/

Fort Myers Beach Inquiry Focuses on Four Municipal Grants. Town Manager Will McKannay says an inquiry involving two senior administrators on paid leave is focused on four grants: one Bay Oaks parks grant, two beach-renourishment grants and one FEMA redevelopment grant. A separate home-elevation grant is not part of the inquiry.

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  https://www.fortmyersbeachtalk.com/news/community-news/2026/08/town-of-fort-myers-beach-managers-inquiry-into-two-administrators-is-focused-on-four-grants/

South Beach Grille Reopens at Santini Marina Plaza. South Beach Grille has reopened at Santini Marina Plaza on Fort Myers Beach. The restaurant had operated for about two decades before hurricane recovery disrupted island businesses, and its return restores a familiar dining option on the south end. This business update is part of today’s Southwest Florida news file and is included because the source material contains a concrete local development rather than a generic topic.

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  https://www.fortmyersbeachtalk.com/news/community-news/

Fort Myers Beach Pier Demolition Set to Begin. Heavy machinery is in place at Lynn Hall Memorial Park and Lee County says demolition of the old Fort Myers Beach Pier structure will begin. Temporary construction activity is also affecting the Estero Boulevard sidewalk near the pier site. This development update is part of today’s Southwest Florida news file and is included because the source material contains a concrete local development rather than a generic topic.

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  https://www.fortmyersbeachtalk.com/news/community-news/

Person Found Dead in SUV at Alva Gas Station. A person was found dead inside an SUV at a Citgo station in Alva. Investigators said there were no immediate signs of foul play and emphasized that the death was not associated with the business itself. This public safety update is part of today’s Southwest Florida news file and is included because the source material contains a concrete local development rather than a generic topic.

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  https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/

E-Bike Theft Case Includes Alleged Reward Scam. Southwest Florida authorities are investigating an e-bike theft case that developed into a reported reward scam. The case highlights a second layer of risk for theft victims who may be contacted by people claiming they can return stolen property for money. This crime update is part of today’s Southwest Florida news file and is included because the source material contains a concrete local development rather than a generic topic.

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  https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/

Cape Coral Crash Disrupts Pine Island Road at Nicholas Parkway. A crash near Southwest Pine Island Road and Nicholas Parkway left a vehicle on its side and forced westbound lane closures. The incident created a significant afternoon traffic disruption on one of Cape Coral’s busiest east-west corridors. This transportation update is part of today’s Southwest Florida news file and is included because the source material contains a concrete local development rather than a generic topic.

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  https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/

Alico Road Chick-fil-A Closes After Seventeen Years. The Chick-fil-A on Alico Road is closing after 17 years, with the operation moving to a newer location west of Interstate 75 near Three Oaks Parkway. The change shifts a familiar restaurant site within the fast-growing south Fort Myers corridor. This business update is part of today’s Southwest Florida news file and is included because the source material contains a concrete local development rather than a generic topic.

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  https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/

Coronado High Student Arrested After Gun Found in Vehicle. A 19-year-old Coronado High School student was arrested after a school safety investigation led to a vehicle search. Authorities reported finding a Glock 17, three magazines and ammunition after a K-9 alert, and the student faces two charges. This education update is part of today’s Southwest Florida news file and is included because the source material contains a concrete local development rather than a generic topic.

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  https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/

Estero Woman and Dog Found Dead in Residential Pool. Lee County deputies responded around 6:47 p.m. after a woman and dog were found unresponsive in an Estero pool. Paramedics confirmed the deaths, and a homicide detective took over the investigation while authorities worked to establish what happened. This public safety update is part of today’s Southwest Florida news file and is included because the source material contains a concrete local development rather than a generic topic.

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  https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/