FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Fort Myers Police Department is hosting the annual Cops and Joggers 5K race in downtown Fort Myers on Saturday to honor first responders who died in the line of duty.
Proceeds from the event goes to the Fort Myers Police Department Fallen Officer Memorial Fund and the Brotherhood Ride, a 600-mile bike ride honoring fallen firefighters.
The race takes place at Centennial Park at 7:45 p.m.
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