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Fort Myers
Friday, November 28th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Bay Street Yard in downtown Fort Myers, local community leaders and guest bartenders served drinks at a Star Wars-themed charity event for United Way that raised over $37,000 — the event showed that even experienced restaurant workers found bartending physically challenging. Florida Weekly
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ While driving for Thanksgiving dinner in Fort Myers, a couple encountered a giant bird that hit their car, shattering the windshield and embedding feathers in the glass—causing a delay in their trip—and prompting local auto glass experts to warn that driving with a cracked windshield is illegal. WINK News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Miami company turned invasive Burmese pythons and Lionfish into fashionable accessories that have appeared on runways—its partnership with The Sunshine State helps keep production steady. WGCU
- ➤ A study by DriveResearch shows 29% of Black Friday shoppers plan to visit stores while the rest will choose to shop online. Major retailers have set early hours—many open by 6:00 a.m. with some, like JC Penney at Edison Mall, opening at 5:00 a.m. WINK News
- ➤ Shoppers in Fort Myers are eyeing tech deals as Black Friday nears with discounts on AirPods 4 and a special PlayStation 5 bundle from Walmart—small kitchen and household appliances from Amazon and Best Buy are also on sale. Experts advise skipping purchases of furniture, major appliances, and winter clothing—better deals are expected later this season. WINK News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Eight-year-old Ella Cline from Las Vegas found a rare junonia shell on Fort Myers Beach on Memorial Day. Her family learned its value when a museum employee at the Bailey–Matthews National Shell Museum compared its rarity to a four–leaf clover—Ella now proudly displays the shell at home. The News-Press
- ➤ Fort Myers Beach hosted its 35th Annual American Sand Sculpting Competition from November 20 to 24—bringing together master and amateur sculptors from around the globe to build large-scale artworks amid live music and vendor booths. The event celebrated the community's comeback after Hurricane Ian and COVID with a tribute to local workers and a kids' play area. Florida Weekly
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A remote motion sensor camera at Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed captured a wild turkey hen with 10 poults, and photographer Andrew West has used the camera for nearly a decade to document wildlife. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says wild turkey hens lay 9 to 12 eggs and start nesting in late March or early April—details that help local nature lovers track seasonal changes. The News-Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Beginning Dec. 1 at about 8 a.m., the Florida Department of Transportation will close the eastbound right-turn lanes from Pondella Road onto southbound S.R. 739 in North Fort Myers and direct drivers along a detour via River Road and Cabana Avenue—crews will use the closure to rebuild the intersection, widen the road and install new drainage through December. The News-Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Caregivers for loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities are urged to take care of themselves to avoid burnout—Goodwill’s Disability Navigation program connects families with local support services. This guidance helps caregivers share challenges and access the help they need. The News-Press
- ➤ Lee Health launched an AI system in September that reads mammograms first so doctors can review images faster and more accurately—Board Certified Diagnostic Radiologist Dr. Priyanka Handa said the new tool improves breast cancer screening. WGCU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 4,500 runners took part in the 46th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, running a new route along McGregor Boulevard that ended at Edison and Ford Winter Estates last Thanksgiving morning. Organizers said the race raised funds for community programs like the prevention fund and Kimmie’s Recovery Zone and noted steady growth from about 2,500 runners in earlier years. ABC7
- ➤ Michigan State defeated 17th-ranked North Carolina 74-58 on Thanksgiving Day at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers and remained undefeated at 7-0. Jeremy Fears Jr. scored 19 points—his strong play sparked a second-half comeback. The News-Press
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Nutcracker by North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts
7-9 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Starting at $22 — Experience a magical rendition of Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic featuring over 200 talented students.
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Bob Lauver's Comedy Hypnosis Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Fort Myers Theatre — Tickets available — Experience laughter and amazement at this unique blend of comedy and hypnosis.
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Nurse Blake's Comedy Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW — Tickets vary by package — Enjoy a night of laughter with Nurse Blake's hilarious new comedy exploring the quirks of healthcare.
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A Christmas Carol (Broadway Version)
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Fort Myers Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the festive transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge in this classic Broadway adaptation enriched by iconic music.
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