Monday, December 16th, 2024

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Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The D-SNAP event in Lee County offered crucial nutritional assistance to residents recovering from hurricanes Helene and Milton, illustrating the community's ongoing recovery efforts. WINK News
- ➤ The Fort Myers Beach Woman's Club Christmas Tree Festival featured local nonprofits decorating trees for auction to support their causes, held at Bay Oaks Recreational Campus. Beach Observer and Beach Bulletin
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A pedestrian was hospitalized following a vehicle collision on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers late Saturday night. NBC2
- ➤ At least one person was injured in a two-vehicle collision in Fort Myers, with ongoing investigations by the Florida Highway Patrol. WINK News
- ➤ A pedestrian was killed in a collision involving a car in Fort Myers, with an investigation ongoing. WINK News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man in Fort Myers was arrested twice within ten days for driving without a license, with the second arrest involving a passenger charged with permitting an unauthorized person to drive. ABC7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lee County High School opens its final student of the week poll for 2024, featuring dedicated students from various schools, with voting closing on December 19. The News-Press
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 51st annual City of Palms Classic in Fort Myers will showcase 20 top high school basketball players, including heavily recruited seniors and promising underclassmen. The News-Press
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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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