Daily
Fort Myers
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Valerie's House marked 10 years supporting grieving children, teens and families as local councilmembers and county commissioners honored its impact in Fort Myers. Founded by Angela Melvin in honor of her mother, the nonprofit offers therapy, arts and sports (a trusted resource for coping with loss). WINK News
- ➤ IMAG History & Science Center is hosting a Community Day event on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2000 Cranford Avenue, where kids 18 and under are free and adults get half-price admission when tickets are reserved online (local groups and nonprofits will lead animal and science shows). Florida Weekly
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new exhibit featuring rarely seen works by influential artist Robert Rauschenberg opened Jan. 15 at the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery Annex and will run through May 2 — it features a replica of the Apollo 12 Moon Museum and his self portrait triptych Autobiography. The News-Press
- ➤ City of Fort Myers Parks and Recreation will host the 22nd Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival at the Caloosa Sound Amphitheater on Jan. 24-25, 2026 (with music, food and cultural events) while children 12 and under enter free and drink sales support local youth programs. Florida Weekly
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Caloosahatchee River is seeing record-high salinity that threatens fish, seagrass, and manatees as low rainfall has reduced fresh water flows. Scientists from SCCF are exploring ways to boost water from Lake Okeechobee + rainfall to restore the ecosystem. WINK News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lee Board of County Commissioners approved a design and permitting contract for Phase 1 improvements at Kiker + Flint Pen Strand preserves on Tuesday; the project will boost flood control, water quality, and aquifer recharge. Johnson Engineering Inc. will complete design and permitting by late 2028. WGCU
- ➤ Lee County officials enacted a burn ban effective immediately due to dry conditions. The ordinance bans campfires, bonfires and trash burning while allowing grills for food, and officials will monitor drought levels to determine when to lift the restrictions. North Fort Myers Neighbor
- ➤ Fort Myers drivers must follow the expanded Move Over Law this January for road safety. The law now requires shifting over or slowing by 20 mph below the speed limit when vehicles display hazard lights. WINK News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NAMI Southwest Florida will host its eighth annual Sunset Strides 5K on Saturday, March 14 in downtown Fort Myers, with registration opening at 4 p.m. and the walk starting at 6 p.m. along a scenic route from Centennial Park to the Edison Bridge—sponsorship opportunities support mental health services and education. Cape Coral Breeze
- ➤ Lee Health opened its Advanced Heart Failure Center at HealthPark Medical Center to provide care for patients who once left the region for treatment; an open house and ribbon cutting were held on Jan. 16. The center, at 9981 S. HealthPark Dr. in Fort Myers, offers advanced, multidisciplinary heart care. Florida Weekly
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Little Women - The Musical
3-6 p.m. — Players Circle Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience an epic musical adaptation of a beloved classic with showstopping melodies.
-
Little Women - The Musical
3-6 p.m. — Players Circle Theater — Ticketed event — Experience the beloved tale of sisterhood through stunning melodies and uplifting performances.
-
Jay Moreno Comedy Show
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Tickets required — Experience the animated and witty humor of Puerto Rican comedian Jay Moreno.
-
Dave Landau Live Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of sharp wit and humor from comedian Dave Landau.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Fort Myers
Welcome to the Daily Fort Myers, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Fort Myers, Florida community. If you like the Daily Fort Myers, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Fort Myers.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Fort Myers and across Florida. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Fort Myers
A free Fort Myers community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyfortmyers.com/sitemap