Good morning, Fort Myers.

The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 66 opened a new larger hangar at Page Field on Saturday after over 20 years of hard work and raising more than $250,000 (a milestone for local youth flight training).

The new space will help expand its Young Eagles program and give more kids a chance to fly.

Fire crews from South Trail Fire & Rescue and Iona McGregor Fire Department fought a brush fire between Costco and Cypress Lake Drive on Saturday afternoon, and heavy brush—thick layers of pine needles—made it hard to control but they extinguished the flames and remaining hot spots.

A 68-year-old Collier County man, Matthew Bailey, was found alive on Saturday morning in heavy brush inside The Isles—where family, volunteers, and law enforcement had searched for eight days—and he was taken to Naples Community Hospital for treatment.

On Saturday, people lined up as early as 2 a.m. at Lee Dental Care on Cleveland Ave in Fort Myers for a free dental care event where 30 local dental professionals provided cleanings, extractions and other services until 2 p.m. Dr. Paul Uliasz said the event also offered free haircuts, food, drink and mental health information + support from a local food bank.

After trailing 21-7 at halftime, the Cape Coral Seahawks scored 28 unanswered points to beat the Gulf Coast Sharks 35-21 in the FHSAA regional quarterfinals—setting up a home game against No. 3 Manatee next week.

Wisconsin freshman Carter Smith, a Bishop Verot graduate, started his first college game against Indiana on November 15 and threw his first touchdown pass on a crucial fourth-and-1 play to tie the game at 7.

He finished the first half with 7 completions for 91 yards—marking an important milestone in his debut.

Family Fun Night at Bell Tower

5-7 p.m. — Bell Tower — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of family-friendly activities in a vibrant local destination.

Christian Singles Fellowship Event

5-7 p.m. — Café Blue — $20 for non-members — Enjoy a night of fellowship and fun with local Christian singles in a relaxed setting.

Candlelight Tribute to Taylor Swift

6:00-7:04 PM — Music & Arts Community Center — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting sounds of Taylor Swift performed by a string quartet in a magical candlelit setting.

14th Annual FGCU XC Gobbler 5K Event

7:30-8:35 a.m. — Alico Arena — Registration from $20 — A festive community 5K run/walk supporting the FGCU Cross Country Program.

Lindsey Stirling: Snow Waltz Holiday Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Tickets vary — Experience a magical evening of holiday classics and original pieces performed by the enchanting Lindsey Stirling.

Humberto Plancarte and Los Ávila Concert in Florida

10:00 p.m. — 4135 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Myers, FL — Ticket prices vary — An unforgettable night of live Mexican regional music featuring top artists and their greatest hits.

SW-FloridaCon 2025

10 AM – 5 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops — $20 — Explore a vibrant pop culture collectors convention with fandoms from comics to gaming.

Fiorentina Soccer Camp

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Florida Gulf Coast University — Early Bird pricing available — Experience elite coaching from Fiorentina Academy coaches in a supportive environment.

The Trial Of Ebenezer Scrooge

Tuesdays – Sundays — Arcade Theatre — Tickets from $15 — Enjoy a delightful holiday comedy filled with laughs and life lessons as Scrooge sues the ghosts of his past.

Comedy Night with Jimmy McCartney

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snappers Comedy Club Fort Myers — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with stand-up comedian Jimmy McCartney as he highlights the absurdities of life.