Good morning, Fort Myers.

Community groups in Fort Myers can easily start a food drive to help neighbors as one in eight locals faces food insecurity.

Organizers should set a goal, choose a theme, and promote donations, with drop-offs accepted at the Harry Chapin Food Bank distribution center — available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. — to ensure support reaches families.

Enrico Aguila and his son Antonio won first place in the two-person Pizza a Due event at the Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup in Orlando — Fine Folk Pizza finished second.

Enrico said he will offer a special Peruvian Lomo Saltado pizza for a limited time after the holidays and will join the U.S. Pizza Team at the World Pizza Championship in Italy next year.

WalletHub’s analysis ranked 13 major U.S. retailers and showed that Fort Myers shoppers can expect discounts from 18% to 88% on items from clothes to electronics.

Many stores — including JCPenney, Belk, Macy’s, Kohl’s and Walmart— will offer these deals this Nov. 28 to help buyers save money.

Florida regulators approved a four-year rate agreement with FPL that sets new customer rates effective January 1 — most residential bills will increase $2.50 while bills in Northwest Florida will slightly decrease.

A report from the FHSMV shows 181 school bus crashes occurred in Lee County in 2024—Lee County Schools say that even one crash is too many.

The district’s new Bus Patrol enforcement using AI cameras will begin on December 8—drivers caught speeding past stopped buses face a $225 fine after manual review.

Lee County is offering a special deal on MEGAPASS tickets for the 2026 Southwest Florida Ag Expo — the expo will be held at Mike Greenwell Regional Park from Feb.

26 to March 8 and includes gate admission and unlimited rides for a day. The online sale begins on Black Friday through Cyber Monday with tickets priced at $25 before rising after Dec. 1.

Seven years ago, Brittany Kaczmarek opened InfluencHER Fit in Cape Coral to offer a women-only gym with equipment chosen for lower-body workouts and a judgment-free space—members now join group classes, personal training, and community events that build strength and confidence.

Many of the staff started as members, supporting a growing culture of empowerment and health.

Southwest Florida bakeries are offering a variety of holiday pies for Thanksgiving orders, with some shops sold out and others accepting limited orders until November 24.

Customers in the area should order quickly to secure favorites such as pumpkin, apple, and pecan pies — available in full, individual, or mini sizes.

Oasis senior Jazlyn Forbes won regionals despite a recent illness and will run tomorrow at the Class 2A state cross country championships in Tallahassee—she also committed to continue her running career at the University of Florida.

Thirty-two Division I college basketball teams will compete at two Fort Myers tournaments this Thanksgiving week, with a nationally televised Michigan State vs North Carolina game on Thanksgiving Day at 4:30 p.m. on FOX at Florida SouthWestern’s Suncoast Credit Union Arena, while Coconut Hoops has rebranded and moved to FGCU’s Alico Arena.

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.

19th Annual Fort Myers Festival of Trees

11 a.m. – 9 p.m. — Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center — $2 admission, free with toy donation — Enjoy beautifully decorated trees and support local charities through festive fun.