Fort Myers Right Now

Lee County Flooding Follows Slow-Moving Thunderstorms. Parts of Lee County dealt with localized flooding Friday evening after slow-moving thunderstorms dropped heavy rain across the area. A fact-focused local update from Fort Myers Right Now, with the key names, numbers, locations and next steps drawn from current reporting.

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  https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/flood-advisory-august-28-fort-myers-lehigh-lee/73557705

Touch-a-Truck Event Bringing Working Vehicles to Cape Coral. Cape Coral Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is planning a free Touch-a-Truck community event for families on Saturday, September 26. A fact-focused local update from Fort Myers Right Now, with the key names, numbers, locations and next steps drawn from current reporting.

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  https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/

Broadway Palm Opens Its Doors for Community Open House. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers is opening its doors Monday afternoon for a special public open house. A fact-focused local update from Fort Myers Right Now, with the key names, numbers, locations and next steps drawn from current reporting.

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

Southwest Florida Tacos and Treats Festival Coming to North Fort Myers. Mike Greenwell Regional Park will host the inaugural Southwest Florida Tacos and Treats Festival on Saturday, September fifth. A fact-focused local update from Fort Myers Right Now, with the key names, numbers, locations and next steps drawn from current reporting.

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  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southwest-florida-tacos-treats-festival-2026-tickets-1989035749470

District 5 Town Hall Set for September in Cape Coral. Cape Coral District 5 Councilmember Joe Kilraine has scheduled a public town hall for Saturday, September 26. A fact-focused local update from Fort Myers Right Now, with the key names, numbers, locations and next steps drawn from current reporting.

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  https://www.capecoral.gov/news_detail_T4_R757.php

Lee County Students Earn 364 AP Scholar Awards. The School District of Lee County is recognizing 364 students from the Class of 2026 for their performance on Advanced Placement exams. A fact-focused local update from Fort Myers Right Now, with the key names, numbers, locations and next steps drawn from current reporting.

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  https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/community-news/2026/08/28/364-students-honored-with-ap-scholar-awards/

Cape Coral Runner Takes 50-State Challenge for Make-A-Wish. Cape Coral resident Brady McDonald is in the middle of an extraordinary endurance challenge designed to raise one million dollars for Make-A-Wish. A fact-focused local update from Fort Myers Right Now, with the key names, numbers, locations and next steps drawn from current reporting.

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  https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/community-news/2026/08/28/zero-to-100-wishes-cape-runner-on-a-50-state-1500-mile-quest-to-raise-1-million-for-make-a-wish/

Heights CareerTech Institute Opens in Lee County. A new vocational-training school has officially opened in Lee County with a mission to prepare Southwest Florida residents for skilled trades. A fact-focused local update from Fort Myers Right Now, with the key names, numbers, locations and next steps drawn from current reporting.

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  https://www.wgcu.org/section/business/2026-08-28/heights-careertech-institute-opens-in-lee-county

Cape Coral Unveils Chiquita Corridor Improvement Plan. Cape Coral is inviting residents to review a proposed redesign of Chiquita Boulevard aimed at reducing traffic backups and improving safety. A fact-focused local update from Fort Myers Right Now, with the key names, numbers, locations and next steps drawn from current reporting.

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  https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/local-news/2026/08/28/city-sets-open-house-on-chiquita-corridor-project/

Goodwill Southwest Florida Hosts Vice and Vogue Fashion Show. Goodwill Southwest Florida is preparing its fourth annual Vice and Vogue Fashion Show, a community event tied to the organization’s Pathways to Opportunity program. This morning update from Fort Myers Right Now summarizes the reported facts, names, locations, numbers and official actions available from the source material.

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  https://www.floridaweekly.com/articles/bonita-springs-ae/goodwill-southwest-florida-to-host-4th-annual-vice-vogue-fashion-show/