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Fort Myers
Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lee County volunteers will pack over 500,000 meals in a two-hour session at this year's Meals of Hope event at the Lee Civic Center on Saturday; check-in starts at 8:15 a.m. to help families facing food insecurity. WINK News
- ➤ Valentina Pereira’s home was completely renovated on Friday, Dec. 19 in Fort Myers when Builders Care and Lennar Homes replaced her roof, garage door and major systems as part of their annual home refresh event. The grandmother of eight marveled at her updated fixtures and preserved keepsakes. WGCU
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ For Saturday, Dec. 20 drawings, Florida Lotto reached an $8 million jackpot and Powerball hit $1.5 billion as officials noted winners may emerge during Hanukkah and Christmas. The next Florida Lotto drawing is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 24. The News-Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UCF basketball set a school record by sinking 19 three-pointers to defeat FGCU 102-80 on Dec. 20 at Addition Financial Arena, with Jordan Burks scoring a career-high 23 points. The Knights now extend their win streak to nine games ahead of their Dec. 23 neutral-site match with Florida Atlantic. The News-Press
- ➤ No. 3 South Carolina beat FGCU 105-43 at Alico Arena on Saturday afternoon with 3,527 fans in attendance, and Coach Dawn Staley spent over 10 minutes after the game signing autographs and talking with supporters. This win showcased the team’s national contender form. The News-Press
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Advice Performance
7 p.m. — Florida Repertory Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a captivating night of performing arts in Fort Myers.
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Advice
2-3 p.m. — Florida Repertory Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the captivating performance of 'Advice' in a top-rated theatre.
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PokeKon Fest - Fort Myers, FL 2025
10 AM – 5 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops — $20 — Connect with fellow Pokémon collectors and immerse yourself in a day of trading and fandom.
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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall — Starting at $43.02 — Celebrate the holiday spirit with a magical performance filled with whimsy and Tchaikovsky's enchanting music.
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3rd Annual New Year's Eve 5K
8-10 a.m. — DiamondHead Beach Resort — Registration fee applies — Celebrate New Year's Eve with a scenic 5K run/walk to support the Fort Myers Beach Woman's Club.
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Cops n Joggers 5K Family Fun Night
6-12 p.m. — Downtown Jewelry & Watch Company — $30 Adult/$20 Youth — Participate in a family-friendly 5K night race benefiting local heroes with food, music, and activities for all ages.
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2026 Highlander Golf Classic
11 a.m. — Bonita Bay Club — Entry Fee Required — Swing into action at a charity golf event benefiting cancer care and support.
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2026 Gulf Coast Boating & Marine Expo
9 AM–5 PM (Jan 15-17), 9 AM–4 PM (Jan 18) — JetBlue Park — Free entry — Explore versatile boats perfect for the Gulf Coast lifestyle and enjoy exclusive incentives on upgrades.
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2026 Gulf Coast Boating & Marine Expo
9 a.m.–5 p.m. — JetBlue Park — Free entry — Celebrate the Gulf Coast’s boating culture with a range of boats and marine technology.
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Candlelight Concert: Queen vs. ABBA
8:30 p.m. — Music & Arts Community Center - Gulf Coast Symphony — Tickets selling fast — Experience a magical candlelight concert featuring the hits of Queen and ABBA.
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