Primary Election Polling Sites Open Tuesday — Check Your Precinct Today
Bonita Springs, FL · August 17, 2026
Weekend beach crowds have cleared out, leaving a quiet Monday before voters head to the polls tomorrow morning. Get your precinct plan sorted early today—everything else can wait until the votes are counted.
The Lead
Primary election day arrives tomorrow across Lee County, giving residents their final chance to vote in person for key local, state, and party races. Early voting concluded on Saturday, so voters heading out tomorrow must cast their ballots at their specific assigned precinct location between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Vote-by-mail ballots must also be received by the Supervisor of Elections office by 7:00 PM tomorrow evening—postmarks do not count. In addition to primary party nominations for legislative and county seats, local ballots feature nonpartisan decisions and municipal measure questions. Checking voter registration status and confirming precinct locations online beforehand ensures a smooth stop at the polls tomorrow.
Local Pulse
City Accepts Independent Land Appraisal Review Council approved the CBRE report to move forward with property acquisitions along the multi-mile trail corridor.
State Funding Expands Regional Workforce Program A $350,000 state budget appropriation will broaden technical career pathways and student training opportunities across nearby Immokalee.
Today's Outlook
- High 90°F · Low 79°F — Mainly clear
- Keep sunscreen handy for warm, clear skies during your morning and afternoon outdoor plans.
What's On Around Town
Naples: W.O.N.D.E.R. Hands-On Program Naples Botanical Garden, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Family-friendly plant science activities and nature crafts included with admission.
Summer Neighborhood Market Rooftop at Riverside (27333 Old 41 Rd), 4:00–8:00 PM Live local music, food trucks, and regional artisan vendors outdoors.
Fort Myers: Learn A Cappella Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church (8260 Cypress Lake Dr), 6:30–9:00 PM Free four-part harmony singing session with the Gulf Coast Harmonizers.
Spotlight & Story
- Royal Scoop Homemade Ice Cream
- Operating in Bonita Shores since 1979, this neighborhood creamery has kept generations coming back by making its 44 small-batch ice cream flavors locally on site. Owners David and Sarah Zimmermann have run the counter since 1994, staying true to classic waffle cones and hand-scooped sundaes.
Bonita Springs Daily Digest — compiled from local sources as of 6 AM. For breaking updates, follow your local newsrooms.
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