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

Morning North Fort Myers! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Man accused of secretly filming at North Fort Myers truck stop restroom
  • How a firework prank at Dollar General turned into arson charges
  • Can North Fort Myers volleyball keep its hot streak alive at home?

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Annual Charity Fashion Show & Lunch and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 92, low: 76.
  • Monday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man accused of filming restroom users while naked also had meth, sex toys, Lee County deputies say (gulfcoastnewsnow.com) — Deputies arrested a man at a truck stop on Park 78 Drive in North Fort Myers after finding videos that allegedly show him naked in a restroom stall filming a neighboring occupant. The sheriff’s office says they also discovered methamphetamine, sex toys, a mask, and a glass pipe, and the man now faces digital voyeurism, drug possession, and evidence tampering charges.
   

• Three juveniles accused of setting fire outside North Fort Myers store (winknews.com) — Three juveniles are accused of throwing fireworks at a North Fort Myers Dollar General on North Cleveland Avenue, sparking a fire that damaged about $110 in merchandise before customers and staff put it out. Deputies say surveillance video shows the teens igniting and tossing a glowing object into an outdoor pillow display, then continuing through the shopping center and toward an AMC theater before being tracked and released to guardians pending juvenile court.
   

• North Volleyball finds success with new head coach (northfortmyersneighbor.com) — North Fort Myers High’s volleyball team is off to one of its best starts in years under new head coach Anthony Mendez, sitting at 18-4 and fresh off a strong Gene Gorman Invitational run. Players say looser, fundamentals-focused practices have boosted chemistry and performance, and the Red Knights next host Bonita Springs at home on October 6.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Many people know who I am , but for those who don’t I am the Marketing Director for the OKUK Fish and Chips.
    I eat there often usually about 2pm. I am not the owner . I am a favorite customer. This Fish and Chips is family run using basic ingredients with… (Nextdoor Laurel Estates)
  • We have a UHC Medicare Advantage PPO Group plan.
    Here is what I found out. I spoke with Lee Health. They claim they would need to get authorization from UHC before I see a Lee Doctor or be admitted… (Nextdoor Horizon Village)
  • Floor & Decor Holdings posted a job opening for Command Center Associate in North Fort Myers. Apply here.
  • Hometown America posted a job opening for Gate Attendant (Part Time) in North Fort Myers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Fort Myers here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fort Myers

  • Rebuilt Cypress Lake Middle School holds ribbon-cutting in Fort Myers (winknews.com)
  • New neighborhood tavern debuts after two-year renovation in Fort Myers (news-press.com)
  • Legacy Harbour Reopens Following Post-Hurricane Renovations (marinadockage.com)

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Ok North 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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