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- Jalapeño Salmonella Outbreak Grows to 431 Cases
A nationwide outbreak tied to jalapeño products now includes hundreds of illnesses and dozens of hospitalizations.
Production note: Madison is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.
SOURCES
- Jalapeño Salmonella outbreak grows to 431 sick in 32 states — Food Safety News — 2026-08-20
https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/08/jalapeno-salmonella-outbreak-grows-to-431-sick-in-32-states-illnesses-ran-into-august-and-the-grower-is-still-unnamed/
2 min - Jalapeño Salmonella outbreak grows to 431 sick in 32 states — Food Safety News — 2026-08-20
- Carbon Monoxide Detector Warning Affects More Than 376,000 Units
Federal safety officials say certain plug-in gas and carbon-monoxide detectors may fail to alarm.
Production note: Madison is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.
SOURCES
- CPSC Posts New Product Recalls and Product Safety Warnings — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission — 2026-08-20
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cpsc-posts-new-product-recalls-and-product-safety-warnings-to-its-web-site-302856566.html
2 min - CPSC Posts New Product Recalls and Product Safety Warnings — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission — 2026-08-20
- Clear Eyes Eye Drops Recalled Over Sterility Concerns
A nationwide recall involves tens of thousands of bottles of a popular itchy-eye product.
Production note: Madison is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.
SOURCES
- FDA recall eye drop that relieves ocular itch for potential contamination — Ophthalmology Times / FDA — 2026-08-20
https://www.ophthalmologytimes.com/view/fda-recall-eye-drop-that-relieves-ocular-itch-potential-contamination
2 min - FDA recall eye drop that relieves ocular itch for potential contamination — Ophthalmology Times / FDA — 2026-08-20
- Publix Frozen Berry Recall Upgraded to Highest FDA Risk Level
Florida shoppers are being told to check freezers for recalled GreenWise frozen blueberries and mixed berries.
Production note: Madison is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.
SOURCES
- Outbreak Investigation of E. coli: Frozen Blueberries — U.S. Food and Drug Administration — 2026-08-20
https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-e-coli-o145h28-frozen-blueberries-july-2026
2 min - Outbreak Investigation of E. coli: Frozen Blueberries — U.S. Food and Drug Administration — 2026-08-20
- Spartan Plumbing Owner Earns Florida Master Plumbing License
A Fort Myers plumbing business is expanding its credentials as Southwest Florida construction continues to grow.
Production note: Madison is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.
SOURCES
- Spartan Plumbing & Drains Owner Earns Florida Master Plumbing License — GlobeNewswire — 2026-08-19
https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/20/tmt-newswire/globenewswire/spartan-plumbing-drains-owner-earns-florida-master-plumbing-license-reinforcing-commitment-to-excellence-across-southwest-florida/2408719
2 min - Spartan Plumbing & Drains Owner Earns Florida Master Plumbing License — GlobeNewswire — 2026-08-19
- Lee County Tourism Industry Holds Annual E Awards
The Visitor and Convention Bureau's E Awards recognize workers across Southwest Florida tourism.
Production note: Madison is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.
SOURCES
- Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau E Awards — Visit Fort Myers — 2026-08-20
https://www.visitfortmyers.com/lee-vcb/events
2 min - Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau E Awards — Visit Fort Myers — 2026-08-20
- Community Cooperative Food Pantries Continue Across Lee County
Mobile food distributions are scheduled around Lee County through the end of August.
Production note: Madison is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.
SOURCES
- Community Cooperative Announces August 2026 Mobile Food Pantry Times and Locations — Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce — 2026-08-20
https://fortmyers.org/blog/community-cooperative-announces-august-2026-mobile-food-pantry-times-and-locations/
2 min - Community Cooperative Announces August 2026 Mobile Food Pantry Times and Locations — Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce — 2026-08-20
- Joe Yeoman Band Plays Fort Myers Beach Friday
Margaritaville Fort Myers Beach hosts live country and Southern rock Friday night.
Production note: Madison is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.
SOURCES
- Joe Yeoman Band at License to Chill Theatre — Visit Fort Myers — 2026-08-21
https://www.visitfortmyers.com/event/joe-yeoman-band-license-chill-theatre/8189
2 min - Joe Yeoman Band at License to Chill Theatre — Visit Fort Myers — 2026-08-21
- Waiting for Godot Opens at Laboratory Theater in Fort Myers
The Laboratory Theater begins a run of Samuel Beckett's classic play Friday.
Production note: Madison is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.
SOURCES
- Waiting For Godot — Visit Fort Myers / Laboratory Theater — 2026-08-20
https://www.visitfortmyers.com/event/waiting-godot/8278
2 min - Waiting For Godot — Visit Fort Myers / Laboratory Theater — 2026-08-20
- Fort Myers Farmers Market Is Back Saturday Morning
The weekly downtown farmers market returns Saturday with local vendors and fresh food.
Production note: Madison is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.
SOURCES
- Fort Myers Farmers Market — City of Fort Myers — 2026-08-20
https://fortmyers.gov/
2 min - Fort Myers Farmers Market — City of Fort Myers — 2026-08-20
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Fort Myers Right Now with Madison delivers fast, fresh local news, weather, traffic, events and the stories shaping Fort Myers and Southwest Florida—so you always know what’s happening right now.