May 5
1,600 North Fort Myers homes are facing a planned water outage and boil notice
Lee County Utilities says more than 1,600 homes will lose water Tuesday and then fall under a boil-water notice.
May 5
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The Fort Myers mallet killing case is back in court and spilling into a national immigration fight
The man accused of killing a Fort Myers woman with a mallet is due back in court as the case draws wider political attention.
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May 5
10 arrests hit an alleged brothel network hidden inside Lee County businesses
Authorities say a two-year investigation uncovered brothels operating out of homes and storefronts across Lee County.
May 8
Islands Night 2026 packs baseball, a parade, and a drone show into one Fort Myers night
The annual Islands Night event is pairing a Mighty Mussels game with a business parade and Fort Myers’ first drone show.
May 8
Palm City Cinema presents the Lilo and Stitch Movie
A family movie night at Riverside Community Center continues the Palm City Cinema series.
May 9
Hurricane Preparedness Expo 2026
A free expo with emergency resources, vehicle displays, and preparedness tips before hurricane season.
May 9
ACMA Presents RB Stone in Concert
A roots-and-blues concert night lands in Fort Myers with an opening set and door tickets.
May 10
Forever Motown at Barbara B. Mann
A Motown tribute show comes to Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall on Sunday, May 10.
May 15
Monthly Music Walk
Downtown Fort Myers fills with free live music on a Friday night in the River District.
May 27
“Weird Al” Yankovic brings the Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour to Estero
“Weird Al” Yankovic is bringing his oversized 2026 comedy-rock tour to Hertz Arena.
May 30
City of Cape Coral Hurricane Expo
Cape Coral is hosting a free hurricane-prep expo with dozens of organizations and emergency resources.
May 30
JobuFest is moving to The Whale for a hurricane-warding beach party this May
A very Fort Myers Beach tradition meant to ward off hurricanes is getting a new home this year.
Jun 20
Billy Currington brings his 2026 tour to Hertz Arena
Billy Currington is booked for a summer arena stop in Estero.
Jun 25
Vince Gill: 50 Years From Home
A major summer concert date brings Vince Gill's anniversary tour to Fort Myers.
Jun 30
Celtic Throne II brings a giant Irish dance spectacle to Fort Myers
A 40-plus performer Irish dance and music production is booked for Barbara B. Mann this summer.
Jul 11
MangoMania is back with a full tropical fruit festival on Pine Island
Pine Island’s giant mango celebration is returning with fruit, music, contests, and island vendors.
Sep 18
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest returns for 10 days across the beaches
The multi-day Island Hopper Songwriter Fest is set to fill local beach venues again this September.
Oct 10
Ty Myers brings The Legal Tour to Hertz Arena in October
Ty Myers has a fall arena date lined up in Estero.
Nov 1
Gavin Adcock books a Halloween-weekend arena show in Estero
Gavin Adcock is scheduled for a Halloween-night stop at Hertz Arena.
Nov 19
American Sand Sculpting Championship returns to Fort Myers Beach in November
Fort Myers Beach is already promoting the return of its major sand-sculpting event for November.
May 4
Cape Coral council approves new mobility fee plan
Cape Coral leaders approved a mobility fee structure aimed at long-term infrastructure needs.
May 4
Cape Coral Seven Islands project moves closer to development deal
A long-discussed Cape Coral waterfront development is nearing a formal agreement with a selected developer.
May 4
Fort Myers Beach pier rebuild targets summer 2027 completion
Lee County's rebuild timeline for the Fort Myers Beach Pier points to construction this summer and completion in 2027.
May 4
Lee commissioners approve funding for 13 beach and shoreline projects
Lee County approved nearly $6.5 million for beach and shoreline work tied to parks, access, and public facilities.
May 4
Hit-and-run crash knocks out power for hundreds in northeast Cape Coral
Police say a driver ran off after crashing into a pole and leaving hundreds of Cape Coral residents without power.
May 4
Judge clears jury pool after hallway blowup in Cape Coral teen murder trial
A judge released the jury pool after a hallway commotion between families disrupted a murder trial tied to the 2024 killing of a Cape Coral teen.
May 4
FEMA restores Fort Myers Beach flood insurance discount in a major post-Ian win
Fort Myers Beach says FEMA approved the return of a 25% flood-insurance discount for local property owners.
May 4
Fort Myers Beach fire merger is moving forward despite warnings about lost resources
A proposed merger involving the Fort Myers Beach fire district is advancing even as local leaders warn it could hurt emergency coverage.
May 4
Fort Myers Beach recall fight could trigger Lee County's first-ever recall election
Fort Myers Beach may be headed toward a recall election that would be the first of its kind in Lee County history.
Apr 30
Jaycee Park Reopens After Major Renovation
Jaycee Park has reopened in Cape Coral after a major renovation that adds a riverfront boardwalk, splash pad, improved accessibility, and more public amenities.
Apr 30
Fort Myers Asks Private Communities to Submit Storm Debris ROE Forms
Fort Myers is asking gated and private-road communities to complete emergency debris removal Right of Entry forms before storm season.
Apr 29
Lane closures set for Cape Coral Parkway East six-lane project
Cape Coral says off-peak lane closures will begin the week of May 11 for its parkway widening work.
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