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Tip a Cop event at Grimaldi's to benefit Special Olympics
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff's Office and Grimaldi's Pizzeria are partnering to host the annual "Tip a Cop" event that benefits the Special Olympics. Lee County law enforcement will serve coal-fired pizza to those who attend on Thursday, July 25, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Retired paralympic fencer inspires Fort Myers woman
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The ancient sport of fencing has transformed the life of one Fort Myers woman during the pandemic. Cherrie Rohn learned the sport within the confines of her one-bedroom apartment, using her iPad Pro to attend virtual fencing lessons. "I needed something to be active during...
Worth the wait: SWFL represented in 'EA Sports College Football 25'
FORT MYERS, Fla. — It's a highly anticipated week for many football fanatics around the world. Friday marks the official release of EA Sports' College Football 25 and the game features several familiar faces. It's been an 11 year hiatus since the last edition of the game was released...
Lee Health Sports Complex to Begin Transition to Cashless Venue
FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 18, 2024) - The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels will be streamlining the payment process at the Lee Health Sports Complex, and will begin rolling out changes to become a cashless facility in 2025. This will affect food and beverage, merchandise, parking and ticketing. It is the club's intention to complete the transition to completely cashless payments by January 1, 2025.
Rotary Club of Fort Myers to host annual golf tournament to benefit SWFL children
ALVA, Fla. — Get ready to golf for a great cause. The Rotary Club of Fort Myers is getting ready to host their biggest event of the year. The annual Rotary Cup golf tournament is a four-person scramble tournament to help raise money for Southwest Florida charities and kids in the area. All proceeds to benefit the Fort Myers Rotary Trust Fund.
North Fort Myers baseball player aims for Team USA representation on 12U National Team
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Jayden Portes, a North Fort Myers baseball player, is aiming to elevate his skills this summer and represent his country on the 12U National Team. "It would be a blessing and an honor to play for Team USA at a young age," said Portes, a North Nation Alpha 12U pitcher and third baseman.
FGCU reveals 2024-25 ASUN Conference schedule
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball received its conference schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season from the Atlantic Sun Conference's league office. The slate features 18 games, nine of which are scheduled to take place at Alico Arena. "It is nice to see the schedule,"...
McGowan Rocks Rehab Outing but Threshers Fall 6-1
CLEARWATER, FL – A great rehab outing wasn’t enough as the Clearwater Beach Dogs (50-38, 7-15) fell 6-1 to the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (44-41, 13-7) in the first game back from All-Star Break on Friday night at BayCare Ballpark. The Threshers look to get back in the win column when they continue the homestand on Saturday evening.
Remembering Isaac Breese: North Fort Myers High School memorial
FORT MYERS, Fla. — There was a lot of hugging, crying and praying inside the North Fort Myers High School's auditorium Wednesday night during Isaac Breese's memorial. Friends, family, coaches, teammates, and all those who loved Breese showed up in fluorescent colors and soccer jerseys, as the Breese family requested.
Fort Myers taekwondo coach to represent Team Niger in 2024 Olympic Games
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Fort Myers taekwondo coach went to the Team USA Training Camp to help with the country's Olympians ahead of the 2024 games in Paris. Nikki Oliver earned her ticket to Paris after impressing at the US Taekwondo Training Camp after Team USA contracted her out to Team Niger.
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