SWFLtoday - March 17, 2023

Friday, March 17, 2023

Giant African land snail invasion puts parts of Fort Myers into quarantine

Parts of Fort Myers and Tice are being put under quarantine to prevent the further spread of the Giant African land snail.

This snail is invasive and detrimental to Florida’s agriculture.

Rob Gronkowski and family give $45,000 to area organizations

Girls on the Run, GiGi’s Playhouse and Fort Myers PAL become the recipients of generous giving from the Gronkowski Foundation at The Clam Bake in Fort Myers recently.

Suspect in custody after man was fatally shot at Restaurant Depot in Fort Myers

A man was shot to death at Restaurant Depot in Fort Myers on Thursday morning.

An employee at the Restaurant Depot said the man killed was just loading up his car when the shooter came from behind the building firing.

Fort Myers Brewing to host St. Patrick’s Day festivities

Fort Myers Brewing Company is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day from noon to 11 p.m. on Friday, March 17, with specialty beer releases, food and live music.

Fort Myers Brewing is releasing specialty brews to celebrate the occasion, including an Irish Red Ale, Turn the Lights Stout and a festive green beer slushie.

Why are NYPD cruisers driving through SWFL?

A New York City Police Department (NYPD) cruiser was recently spotted cruising through the streets of Southwest Florida.

Dawning a baby blue paint job and big decals that read “POLICE” and “NYPD,” the car has been turning heads.

Forecast: Warm and breezy for St. Patrick’s Day

After another cool, breezy start to the morning, we’re in store for a warm and sunny St. Patrick’s Day across Southwest Florida.

Temperatures will warm up into the mid 80s by the afternoon.

With the low humidity and dry weather today, the fire danger remains very high, so be extra vigilant. Burn bans are in place until further notice for Lee, Collier, and Hendry County, where the drought is most severe.

Click here to watch Meteorologist Jason Dunning’s forecast!

New York Classical Players perform for Dunbar Middle School students

Middle school students of Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School in Fort Myers had a rare opportunity to hear a world-class musical ensemble last week when the New York Classical Players performed a private concert and interactive program for the students in the school cafeteria.

Students clapped their hands, strummed along with their fingers and asked questions of the New York Classical Players who were brought to the school courtesy of the Fort Myers Community Concert Association as part of its outreach program for Lee County public school students.

Watch in as Eric, Christina and Chris discuss Florida Weekly’s freshest edition at NBC

Find out what smart-growth advocates are saying about eight bills in the Legislature and how they will encourage sprawl. Also be sure to find out what great things there are to do and see in town this weekend, as Florida Weekly’s freshest edition hits stands.

Today in History

1985 - President Ronald Reagan agrees to a joint study with Canada on acid rain.
1966 - A U.S. submarine locates a missing H-bomb in the Mediterranean.
1930 - Mob boss Al Capone is released from jail.
1905 - Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, niece of President Theodore Roosevelt, marries Franklin D. Roosevelt in New York.
1868 - The first postage stamp canceling machine patent is issued.

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