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Missing: Woman last seen on a run on Aug. 28 in Fort Myers. Family asks community for help
Family members of a 21-year-old woman who has been missing for days after going running are enlisting the community for help while authorities continue searching. Arielle Valdes was last seen around 6:45 p.m. on Aug. 28 with video footage from the Florida Department of Transportation that showed her running southbound on U.S. 41...
Boater injured in Caloosahatchee River, taken to hospital. What to know
Labor Day weekend got off to a rough start Friday when passenger on a boat was injured during bad weather on the Caloosahatchee River. The individual was taken to an area hospital, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conversation Commission. ...
Strive Hall Camp Prepares Under-Resourced Youth for College
Throughout their college careers, brothers Quay Longs and Jamaree (JJ) Jones, made it their mission to support under-resourced youth. The pair graduated from FGCU with master's degrees in entrepreneurship last spring. With the teachings and resources provided by the Daveler & Kauanui...
Volleyball Preview: The Eagles Quest for a Four-Peat
Over the last eight years, FGCU's volleyball team has been a dominant force in the ASUN Conference. They have made every conference title game since 2016, winning three championships, and they look to continue this streak entering 2024. The Eagles will enter this season rebuilding...
H.S. Football Week 2 - Riverdale holds on against South Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A rivalry has been brewing between Riverdale and South Fort Myers for a little while. The Wolfpack's former head coach, Willis May, left SFMHS for the Raiders this past summer. When you add that with plenty of trash talking between the two schools in the week leading up, Friday night's game was much anticipated.
Woman in custody after stabbing incident at 7-Eleven in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A woman was taken into custody after a stabbing at the 7-Eleven near Summerlin Road and Boy Scout Drive in Fort Myers. The incident happened around 5 p.m. Friday. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, the woman was running around the 7-Eleven with a...
Eagles Soar Past FGCU, 2-0
The Georgia Southern men's soccer team recorded their first victory of the season, defeating FGCU 2-0 at Bo Pitts Field. The match showcased a strong offensive effort, with Georgia Southern generating eight shots compared to FGCU's three in the first half. Goals from Ricky Louis and Mitch Picksley secured the win, marking the first time in program history Georgia Southern has beaten FGCU. The Eagles efficiently managed defense throughout the match, allowing only six shots from FGCU. Georgia Southern outshot their opponents 14-6 and looked poised for upcoming challenges.
Burlington Stores to open south Fort Myers location Sept. 13
National discount retailer Burlington Stores is set to open Sept. 13 at 13300 S. Cleveland Ave., Suite 13, in south Fort Myers. It will be the 113th store opened in Florida for the New Jersey-based retailer with more than 1,020 stores nationwide. The store will offer women’s apparel and accessories, menswear, footwear, clothing for children, home decor items and pet care items and toys. Hours will be 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 8 a.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays.
Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium reopens with renovated Planetarium
The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium will reopen its newly renovated planetarium this weekend. Following an extensive internal renovation, the upgrade features new seating, enhanced visibility, fresh carpeting and a cutting-edge roof. The renovated Planetarium also includes a 5.1 surround-sound system and the advanced Digitarium Lambda Plus laser projection system.
Ceramics of David Hammel at DAAS Co-Op Gallery
In September, DAAS Co-Op Art Gallery & Gifts is hosting a new guest artist exhibition at their new location on the Alliance for the Arts campus. Artist David Hammel presents an impressive collection of ceramics inspired by Florida’s wildlife. The opening reception is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 6 from 5:30 to 9 pm. The exhibition will be on display through Sept. 29.
Eagles deliver 3-2 victory over North Dakota State on opening night
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Florida Gulf Coast University volleyball team secured a 3-2 season-opening win Friday against North Dakota State University in the FGCU Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers Classic. "Opening night and would have preferred it didn't happen with five sets because of a quick turnaround but...
Theatre Conspiracy season starts Sept. 5 at Alliance for the Arts
Theatre Conspiracy at the Alliance for the Arts is thrilled to announce its 31st season, beginning Sept. 5. This season promises a dynamic lineup of four diverse theatrical performances, ranging from classic favorites to contemporary comedies, and award-winning plays by both renowned and emerging playwrights. Additionally, the dates for the...
Volleyball Starts Strong in Florida
LOCATION: Alico Arena – Fort Myers, Fla. SHORT STORY: The Great Danes began the season with a win over NDSU before falling in four sets to UIC, Friday. COACH JOSH PICKARD: "This was a good opening day. The team has worked hard on our side of the net and I saw a lot of flashes of that today. We played together and really worked hard for the person next to us. Our goal is to stack good on top of good and we saw that today."
FGCU falters against Georgia Southern in second half
Florida Gulf Coast University men's soccer dropped their match Friday 2-0 to Georgia Southern in Statesboro, Georgia. "We have to learn from this. We were not at the level tonight, and the guys are aware of it," associate head coach Sheldon Cipriani said. "We will get back to work on Monday. We have control of what is ahead of us, and this will be our focus.
NDSU Volleyball Falls Short Against UAlbany and Florida Gulf Coast
FORT MYERS, Fla. – The North Dakota State volleyball team dropped a pair of matches against UAlbany and Florida Gulf Coast on Friday at the Fort Myers Classic at Alico Arena to open the 2024 season. In match one, the Bison (0-2) fell short against UAlbany (1-1), 3-0. Ali...
Eagles place second at FAU Invite
With five runners finishing in the top 15 individually, Florida Gulf Coast University men's cross country finished in second place at the Florida Atlantic Invitational in Boca Raton, Florida. "We were eager to race and it showed today," said FGCU head coach Argeo Cruz. "It was a good start. This...
UPDATE: FMPD says attempted luring of student was case of mistaken identity
The black van was occupied by parents waiting to pick up their child who had similar features as the victim and they were trying to get their child’s attention to pick him up from the bus stop.
Kicking off United Way's 67th campaign
FORT MYERS, Fla. — It's that time of the year again. The annual United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades campaign is kicking off soon, and it's all to help those in need in our community. United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades’ chief operating officer, Hannah Pelle, along...
Florida Repertory Theatre Offers Dance Masterclass With Broadway's Lily Kren
Florida Rep will provide arts experiences to young audiences through quality masterclasses taught by theatre professionals. On September 8, students with advanced-intermediate dance experience are invited to participate in a dance masterclass taught by a cast member of the Broadway revival of “The Who's Tommy,” Lily Kren. The...
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