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FORT MYERS – Thursday’s game between the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels and the Bradenton Marauders was postponed due to severe weather and unpayable field conditions. The two teams will play a doubleheader today, July 10. Both games will be seven innings. First pitch of game one is scheduled for 4:35 p.m. with gates opening at 4 p.m. Coverage begins at 4:10 p.m. on the Mighty Mussels Baseball Network.

The 2025-2026 District Grade Report for the School District of Lee County showed the highest point total in a decade, as well as 29 schools improving their letter grades from a year ago. The district also strengthened its overall B rating. The state’s School Grades Report showed 24 schools earning an A, and 29 schools earning a B. Four schools improved by two letter grades and 25 improved by one letter grade. There were 37 more points earned collectively this year than last for district schools.

1 / 2 Orange River detour map 2 / 2 Orange River detour map The Lee County Department of Transportation advises motorists that Orange River Boulevard will be temporarily closed during overnight hours next week and marked detours will be in place. Crews will close Orange River Boulevard between Muskegon and Ottumwa avenues beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, until 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 15 – and then again at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, until 6 a.m. Thursday, July 16.

Environmental agencies are looking toward mandatory mitigation after protected mangroves were removed at Seven Islands without the required permits last month. The mangroves along the shoreline of one of the manmade “hammerhead” islands were removed by a contractor as part of a land-clearing effort for what is to become Gulf Gateway Resort & Marina, a project of the landowner, Forest Development.

FORT MYERS – Jayson Bass connected on a pair of home runs as the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels recorded an extra-base hit for their 33rd consecutive game, setting a modern franchise record, in their 6-5 loss to the Bradenton Marauders Wednesday night at Lee Health Sports Complex.

Cape Coral will soon have a concert series to call its own. This fall, Cut the Chord Entertainment will launch SoundsCape Concert Series, a new collection of immersive musical experiences inspired by the city’s history, culture and community. The inaugural performance, CandleGlow: Tales of the Haunted Rose Gardens, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village, in the Rosen Ballroom.

The School District of Lee County will be holding a Transportation Job Fair Thursday, July 23, welcoming Southwest Florida job seekers interested in positions as school bus operators and mechanics. The event will take place from 4-6 p.m. at The School District of Lee County, 2855 Colonial Blvd., in Fort Myers. The event provides candidates with an opportunity to speak directly with transportation recruiters and learn about open positions, qualifications, and next steps in the hiring process.

Premier Mobile Health Services is collecting hygiene products through its Back-to-School Toiletry Drive now through Friday, July 10, to help local children and families prepare for the upcoming school year. Community members are encouraged to donate new, full size, unopened items, such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, body wash and feminine hygiene products. Clear backpacks are also needed so children can carry the items home.

1 / 31 Fort Myers Beach Manager Will McKannay (left to right), Fort Myers Beach Councilmember Rebecca Link, Mayor Dan Allers, Fort Myers Beach Councilmember John McLean, Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce President Jacki Liszak, and Sunset Beach Resort developer Terry Persaud put shovels in the ground for Persaud's groundbreaking ceremony at Times Square.