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Fort Myers
Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gavins Ace Hardware in Cape Coral is highlighted in the Fort Myers Community’s Choice Awards for its reliable home improvement supplies + expert advice. Nominations opened in February and voting will start in April. The News-Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Southern Fresh Farms in Fort Myers is hosting Gator Fest this weekend — featuring live alligator wrestling, Native American presentations, food trucks, a petting zoo and pit master smoked alligator bites — to celebrate Florida culture and support local businesses. ABC7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wilson Pigott Bridge will be closed for 10 days beginning Sunday, April 12 — work crews will replace its grid deck and traffic will be detoured to Interstate 75. ABC7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Water experts are hosting a free event today at FSW's campus in Building U (Room 102) from 9:30 a.m. to noon to examine how algal toxins may affect brain health; University of Miami’s Dr. David Davis will present current research on potential links to dementia, as noted by Calusa Waterkeeper. WINK News
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Madagascar Jr | Homeschool
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM — Fort Myers Theatre — Check event page for ticket info — Enjoy a musical adventure with Alex, Marty, and friends as they escape from Central Park Zoo to Madagascar.
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Fort Myers Christian Social Gathering
6-8:30 p.m. — Topgolf Fort Myers — $20 for Non-Members + additional golf costs — Connect with local Christians for a night of fun, laughter, and friendly competition.
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Joey Vega Live at Snappers Comedy Club
7-8:30 p.m. — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Tickets from $80 — Enjoy an unforgettable night with renowned comedian Joey Vega.
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MotoBros Night Shift Series: Final Round Party
Day races & night party — MotoBros - Punta Gorda Mx — $20 gate fee, $35 per class — Compete for cash prizes and enjoy giveaways at the final round celebration.
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Greatest American Earth Day Cleanup
8:30-11:30 a.m. — Wild Turkey Strand Preserve — Free entry — Make a real impact in Lee County’s beautiful wilderness by participating in an Earth Day cleanup event.
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Jack Willhite's Rock and Roll Comedy Show
7-9 p.m. — Fort Myers Theatre — Limited seating — Experience a hilarious fusion of rock music and comedy with Jack Willhite.
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Touch-a-Truck Event
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Pediatric Dentistry of Florida — Free admission — Interactive fun where kids learn about trucks and meet the professionals who drive them.
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Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Tickets starting at $64.98 — Embrace messages of healing from the renowned Long Island Medium in an unforgettable live experience.
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2nd Annual Fort Myers Blueberry Fest
10 AM – 5 PM — Mike Greenwell Regional Park — Admission details not specified — Celebrate blueberries with food, fun, and community activities.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Bad Bunny
8:30-9:30 p.m. — Music & Arts Community Center - Gulf Coast Symphony — Tickets available — Experience the magic of Bad Bunny's music in a one-of-a-kind candlelight concert.
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