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Fort Myers
Monday, January 12th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Meteorologist Matt Devitt was let go from WINK News on Jan. 10 after 10 years and said he will continue sharing weather updates on his personal social media. Local residents shared shock & support on social media as they recalled his work during past hurricanes. The News-Press
- ➤ Jabari Brown, a Fort Myers pilot, won over $2 million on MrBeast's YouTube challenge after a 36-hour competition against 99 pilots in Saudi Arabia; he plans to invest his winnings and speak with local students to inspire future aviators. Fox 4
- ➤ The Town of Fort Myers Beach will celebrate Florida Arbor Day with a ceremonial planting of its official Gumbo Limbo tree at Bay Oaks Recreation Center on Friday, Jan. 16. The town will also distribute saplings to property owners to boost local environmental stewardship. Beach Observer and Beach Bulletin
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre is showing Fiddler on the Roof, which critics praise for its clear staging and standout cast; the production runs through Feb. 14 and tickets are available by calling 239-278-4422. Local audiences can look forward to a memorable cultural experience. ABC7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers passed new rules that bar local governments from requiring coastal builds to have a 10 ft minimum height for communities within 99 miles of a hurricane’s landfall, a change meant to speed recovery after storms. The move shifts control away from local leaders. Florida Weekly
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Taz Bhatia launches Hol+ as a new holistic health hub that blends functional, primary and lifestyle medicine to help local residents tackle weight gain, stress and hormone imbalances through in-clinic, telehealth and digital programs. The News-Press
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2026 Gulf Coast Boating & Marine Expo
9 AM–5 PM (Jan 15-17), 9 AM–4 PM (Jan 18) — JetBlue Park — Free entry — Explore versatile boats perfect for the Gulf Coast lifestyle and enjoy exclusive incentives on upgrades.
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2026 Gulf Coast Boating & Marine Expo
9 a.m.–5 p.m. — JetBlue Park — Free entry — Celebrate the Gulf Coast’s boating culture with a range of boats and marine technology.
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Candlelight Concert: Queen vs. ABBA
8:30 p.m. — Music & Arts Community Center - Gulf Coast Symphony — Tickets selling fast — Experience a magical candlelight concert featuring the hits of Queen and ABBA.
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The Creative Collective
7-9 p.m. — Florida Gulf Coast University — Free entry — Gain insights into creating impactful content through a Christ-centered lens with award-winning professionals.
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Yacht Rock Revue Concert
6-9 p.m. — Caloosa Sound Amphitheater — Food concessions available — Drift away to the smooth classic sounds of Yacht Rock with live tunes from the 70s and 80s.
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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Taylor Swift
6-7:04 p.m. — Music & Arts Community Center - Gulf Coast Symphony — Tickets available — Experience Taylor Swift's music in a captivating candlelit setting.
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Little Women - The Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Players Circle Theater — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience the beloved tale brought to life in this epic musical.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
6:00 – 6:59 PM — Florida Repertory Theatre — Check event page for ticket prices — Experience a magical candlelight concert honoring the music of Adele.
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Little Women - The Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Players Circle Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the beloved story of sisterhood and dreams through music and song.
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Million Dollar Quartet Performance
2-3 p.m. — Music & Arts Community Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary jam session of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.
~ Friedrich Nietzsche
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