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Sunday, December 15th, 2024
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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Southwest Florida readers are invited to submit their best nature photos to Tropicalia for a chance to be featured. The News-Press
- ➤ Southwest Florida residents faced long wait times at the Lee Civic Center for SNAP assistance following recent hurricanes. WINK News
- ➤ Lee County, named after Confederate General Robert E. Lee, was established on May 13, 1887, following local frustration over denied schoolhouse funding, and has been a point of contention due to its namesake. The News-Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash involving a car and a pedestrian in Fort Myers resulted in the pedestrian being hospitalized with serious injuries. WINK News
- ➤ Firefighters quickly extinguished an unoccupied pickup truck engulfed in flames on Alico Road in south Fort Myers, with no injuries reported and the cause of fire currently undetermined. ABC7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A vehicle owner in Lehigh Acres fatally shot an alleged intruder during a confrontation in their driveway, deemed an act of self-defense by local authorities. The News-Press
- ➤ A Fort Myers man, previously jailed for one day and released on bond for drug trafficking and driving with a suspended license, fails to appear at his court hearing. NBC2
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Shelby Kent, a student-athlete, became the fourth sibling in her family to graduate from Florida Gulf Coast University, earning her master's degree and contributing to her volleyball team's ASUN championship wins. WINK News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The third eaglet, named E24, has successfully hatched from the nest of M15 and F23, as reported by the southwest Florida eagle camera. WINK News
SHOP NEWS
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Matt Walden Live Performance
Matt Walden, an emerging indie folk singer/songwriter from Fort Myers, performs live, showcasing his soulful songs and personal storytelling at Celtic Ray Public House.
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Kenny G Concert at Caloosa Sound Convention Center
Kenny G will perform a concert featuring festive music and contemporary classics, with doors opening at 6 PM and an opening act starting at 7 PM.
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Matt Fraser: Live Event in Fort Myers
Matt Fraser will perform at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, offering an evening of insights and entertainment.
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Music Walk in Downtown Fort Myers
Local and regional musicians perform along the streets of Downtown Fort Myers, creating a vibrant atmosphere for attendees.
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49th Annual Holiday Nights Celebration
Experience thousands of lights and historical decorations through guided or self-guided tours at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates.
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Monthly Meet & Greet for Adoptable Greythounds
The event features a monthly meet and greet for potential adopters to learn about adoptable Greythounds in Fort Myers, Florida.
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Josimar and His Yambu, DJ Calderon, and Surprise Artists
Experience a night of vibrant music featuring Josimar and His Yambu, DJ Calderon, along with special surprise artists at Florida Gulf Coast University.
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Candlelight Concert: Christmas Carols on Strings
Experience a magical live performance of traditional Christmas carols by Listeso under candlelight at the Music & Arts Community Center in Fort Myers.
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze: A Whimsical Holiday Spectacle
Cirque Dreams Holidaze features a variety of costumed performers bringing holiday-themed vignettes to life through stunning acrobatics, music, and theatrical elements, perfect for family entertainment.
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Straight No Chaser Concert
Enjoy a live performance by the popular a cappella group Straight No Chaser at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall.
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