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Fort Myers
Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Southwest Florida Regional Coalition to End Homelessness holds its annual homeless count in Lee County this week to track those in need amid funding changes. It will wrap up today at Next Level Church on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. ABC7
- ➤ The 65th annual Cracker Day Rodeo begins today at 6 p.m. at Lee County Posse Arena in North Fort Myers and features real Florida cowboys from local ranches — with funds raised for a youth organization echoing the event's long heritage. NBC2
- ➤ The quirky Shell Factory in North Fort Myers, a beloved attraction that operated for 86 years, was sold on Jan. 15 almost a year and a half after its permanent closure. Local officials and longtime patrons now await news about its future plans. The News-Press
- ➤ World War II Navy veteran James Elmer Smith celebrated his 101st birthday last week at Highpoint of Cape Coral, sharing his service memories (including landing on Utah Beach) with family and friends. He will join the Honor at Home program in April for a special tribute. North Fort Myers Neighbor
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities responded to a gas leak near businesses on Hancock Bridge Parkway near Orange Grove Boulevard in North Fort Myers Friday afternoon — the leak was secured, and no injuries were reported as people returned to the area. NBC2
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dutch Bros Coffee opened its first Iona location Friday morning at 11556 Majestic Palms Blvd. The drive-thru chain will operate from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays plus from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. NBC2
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Alliance for the Arts will present Reginald Rose's courtroom drama 12 Angry Jurors from Feb. 13 to Feb. 22 in its round-style main gallery & campus, offering both evening and matinee performances. WGCU
- ➤ John Legend is set to perform at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at Florida Southwestern State College on March 20 in Fort Myers, and tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. ABC7
- ➤ Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast Writers Association Inc. is hosting its annual writing contest for fiction, non-fiction and poetry with nearly $1,000 in prizes; submissions remain open until March 15 (prose entries can be up to 1,500 words and poetry up to 40 lines). The News-Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A UN report warns that global water use has reached unsustainable levels as Cape Coral enters its 100th day of a severe drought in Lee County. Captains for Clean Water urge residents to act now to safeguard the community’s water supply + conserve for the future. WINK News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cape residents can donate blood next Saturday, Jan. 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Cape blood drive held at BackStreets Sports Bar on Southeast 47th Terrace — participants will receive discount punch cards redeemable at 21 local businesses; appointments are available by texting or emailing SCHEA. Cape Coral Breeze
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Cushman + Wakefield announced the sale of the historic Shell Factory property in North Fort Myers for $3.9 million after a competitive four-month process, and the owner-user buyer plans to explore redevelopment options for the 80-year-old site. Cape Coral Breeze
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Alex Lopez CD Release Party Featuring Champ Jaxon
7-9 p.m. — Fort Myers Theatre — Tickets available — Celebrate the new blues/rock album 'Retro Revival' with a high-energy performance from Alex Lopez and special guest Champ Jaxon.
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Livin' It Book Signing
9 PM — Laurel Estates — Free entry — Meet the authors of 'Livin' It' and enjoy refreshments at this engaging book signing event.
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North Florida Ospreys vs. Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Men's Basketball
7-11 p.m. — Alico Arena — VIP packages available — Experience college basketball action with flair and excitement at Alico Arena.
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