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🌱 How deputies’ drone helped stop an attempted North Fort Myers home break-in

North Fort Myers, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello North Fort Myers! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How deputies’ drone helped stop an attempted North Fort Myers home break-in
  • Which North Fort Myers students earned new Valerie’s House scholarships?
  • See which SWFL wrestling greats made the 25-year honor list

Also on today's calendar: Christmas in July at Brightwater Lagoon and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Hot; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 96 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 97, low: 79.
  • Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Suspect tells deputies 'I love y'all' after arrest on attempted burglary charges (gulfcoastnewsnow.com) — Deputies used a drone to track down a man accused of trying to break into a North Fort Myers home after he was seen moving cinder blocks to get inside. The suspect allegedly ran when 911 was called, resisted arrest while holding a hammer, and was later found with drug paraphernalia. He now faces burglary-related and drug paraphernalia charges.
   

• Valerie's House awards $70,000 in college scholarships to local grieving students (capecoralbreeze.com) — Several North Fort Myers students are among 34 young people receiving part of $70,000 in college scholarships from Valerie’s House, supporting those who’ve lost a close family member. Awards range from $1,500 to $5,000 and can renew for up to three years. The nonprofit, based in Fort Myers, invites community donations to keep the 2027 scholarship fund going.
   

• Top 25 SW FL high school wrestlers from the last 25 seasons (news-press.com) — Southwest Florida’s top high school wrestlers from the past 25 seasons are highlighted in a photo-heavy feature that includes programs across Lee and Collier counties. North Fort Myers appears in coverage of a past duals tournament where its team faced Palmetto Ridge. The piece is mainly a nostalgic look at standout athletes, coaches, and state champions from the region.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This dog has been seen hanging by the bus ramp at Island Vista.
    It went and hid under 162 Eland dr. I thought it was their dog but it is still out a few days later. Before anyone comments it runs away when… (Nextdoor Island Vista Estates)
  • Just FYI
    Before you hire anyone to do work for you, please check and make sure they are licensed! And if not report them ! MyFloridaLicense.com https://www… (Nextdoor Magnolia)
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Delivery Driver(03820) - 4800 Bayline Drive in North Fort Myers. Apply here.
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Youth Recreation Counselor in Fort Myers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Fort Myers here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fort Myers

  • Ikea announces it's opening new store a short drive from Fort Myers (naplesnews.com)
  • Lisa Gottesman Recognized for More Than 475 Million in Closed Sales and More Than 1000 Real Estate Transactions (digitalmarketreports.com)
  • 14846 Crescent Cove Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908 (redfin.com)

Cape Coral

  • 908 NE 18th Ter, Cape Coral, FL 33993 (zillow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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