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Bonita Springs, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Bonita Springs! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • When Bonita Springs kids can enjoy the health department’s special storytime
  • How an AI chat led deputies to a Bonita Springs doorstep

Also on today's calendar: Boo-tanical Evening at the Wonder Gardens and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 93 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 90, low: 77.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lee County Health Department Celebrates 75 Years With Family Storytimes and an Open House (neafamily.com) — Bonita Springs families can join special 75th anniversary health-themed storytimes at Bonita Springs Public Library on Monday, Oct. 19, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. The Lee County Health Department is marking 75 years of service with these kid-friendly programs plus an Oct. 12 open house in Fort Myers, showcasing decades of local public health support and current services for residents.
   

• Chatbot Confessional Goes Wrong: Florida Woman Arrested After Venting Threats To AI (tampafp.com) — A 30-year-old Bonita Springs woman was arrested after allegedly using the Claude AI chatbot to send violent threats against the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, which were flagged and forwarded to authorities. Deputies later detained her at her Dean Street home without incident, highlighting that AI conversations can be monitored and may trigger real-world law enforcement responses.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Colliers facilitates $15.35 million sale of Walden Center in Bonita Springs, FL —Ally Jandes Read on Patch
  • Last night around 12:30am into Sat morning.
    We had a visitor looks like a domesticated 1 year old female grey with orange eyes. Was super hungry so we fed it but seemed lost and wanted to come… (Nextdoor Rosemary)
  • My friend needs a company that can clean mold off her entire sofa.
    Her home watch person just came and found it. Also how do you figure out what caused it? (Nextdoor Little Hickory Island)
  • YMCA of Southwest Florida, Inc. - The SKY Family YMCA posted a job opening for Adult League Referee (Basketball) in Bonita Springs. Apply here.
  • Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Sous Chef - Estero, FL in Estero. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bonita Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Estero

  • E-bike battery fire prompts safety reminders from Estero Fire Rescue (abc-7.com)
  • Phoenix Resumes Fall Season In Sunshine State (elonphoenix.com)
  • Florida Man Learns 'AI Computer Magic' Isn't A Bulletproof Cloak For Felony Threats (tampafp.com)

Fort Myers Beach

  • DiamondHead Beach Resort expansion plans to go in front of Town of Fort Myers Beach Council (fortmyersbeachtalk.com)

Ok Bonita Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bonita Springs

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.