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Hi there, Fort Myers! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Fort Myers voter fraud case could change local checks
  • What led to the deadly police shooting on Katherine Street?
  • How a Fort Myers jiu-jitsu event is empowering local girls and women

Also on today's calendar: Goodwill Labor Day Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 92 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 91, low: 77.
  • Tuesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fort Myers resident charged in voter fraud for 2024 election (news-press.com) — A Fort Myers resident and Mexican national is jailed on charges of illegally voting in the 2024 election, drawing attention to how Lee County screens noncitizens on its voter rolls. Local election officials describe new state requirements taking effect in 2027 to verify citizenship for new registrants, as rare cases like this are used in broader national debates over election integrity.
   

• Suspect killed in Fort Myers police shooting, FMPD says (news-press.com) — A person was fatally shot by police early Saturday morning after Fort Myers officers responded to a call on Katherine Street, with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement now leading the investigation. The involved officer or officers are on paid administrative leave while authorities release few additional details, promising more information as the case develops.
   

• Chick Jitsu puts women and girls center stage in Fort Myers (winknews.com) — Women and girls from across the area filled Silverback Gym in Fort Myers for a women-only Chick Jitsu tournament focused on giving female athletes more chances to compete. Organizers and parents say the event offered not just matches and medals, but a supportive, empowering space where girls gain confidence and life skills they can carry far beyond the mat.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If you live along Braman Ave/Sunset/Cortez/Moreno PLEASE review your camera footage from between 1 and 1:30am.
    Our cars were broken into, as well as many other neighbors. Anything helps in identifying the individual. (Nextdoor Riverside Park)
  • My cat is missing , his name is nugget I've had him for two years , he's my boy and I can't find him please help.
    Here are some photos of him, I live off Neal road in Buckingam area, and my number is (239) 826-2560 (Nextdoor Buckingham)
  • Potbelly posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Fort Myers. Apply here.
  • Carrabba's Italian Grill posted a job opening for Line Cook in Fort Myers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Myers here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gateway

North Fort Myers

  • GCG Week 2: Dunbar-North Fort Myers matchup canceled as storms disrupt Friday night football (abc-7.com)
  • Fatal pedestrian crash on U.S. 41 raises safety concerns in North Fort Myers (winknews.com)
  • Community Cooperative announces September Mobile Food Pantry schedule (capecoralbreeze.com)

Cape Coral

  • Cape Coral ranks high for retirees, but growth brings pressure (winknews.com)
  • John R. Wood announces upgrades to waterfront office in Cape Coral (capecoralbreeze.com)

Ok Fort Myers! 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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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