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Fort Myers
Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Coast Guard suspended the three-day search for missing boaters Randall Spivey and Brandon Billmaier Monday at sunset after covering thousands of square miles off Fort Myers. The family thanked officials and volunteers who used advanced rescue technology. Cape Coral Breeze
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sanibel Captiva Community Bank CEO Kyle DeCicco has been named to Florida Trend magazine’s People to Know in Southwest Florida list for guiding the bank past a $1 billion asset milestone and boosting local investments. This honor reflects his strong leadership and commitment to community partnerships. Florida Weekly
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium has opened two new 2026 exhibitions—“A Wondrous Phenomenon: Truth and Legend of the Giant Squid” and “Paradise Found: Seashells of the Caribbean”—with a new giant Pacific octopus on view in the Living Gallery and daily Keeper Chats at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Florida Weekly
- ➤ Local theaters are staging ten shows this week, with Fiddler on the Roof opening Jan. 3 at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre and A Christmas Carol featuring performances on Dec. 29 and 30 at Fort Myers Theatre. Other productions, including family musicals and improv, run through April 5 (see local listings). WGCU
- ➤ Broadway star Joshua Henry will perform his show Get Up, Stand Up on Sunday, Jan. 25 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers - he will be backed by the Gulf Coast Symphony in a performance that showcases the music shaping his career. WGCU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lee County Solid Waste offers recycling tips this holiday season to help residents reduce a 20 percent increase in waste; residents are encouraged to drop off cooking oil at 6441 Topaz Court in Fort Myers + flatten shipping boxes and prepare Christmas trees for curbside recycling to receive free mulch. Florida Weekly
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Lee County Port Authority advised travelers at RSW to arrive two hours early for domestic flights and three hours for international departures. Expect busy parking from Dec. 20 to Jan. 3 (plan extra time or consider ride-sharing as local roads face congestion). WINK News
- ➤ Members of the Lee County Disaster Survivors Association joined a national delegation in Washington, D.C. from Dec. 13 to Dec. 16 to press for recovery funding, FEMA reform, and tighter disaster aid accountability after Hurricane Ian. The News-Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Lee County school resource officer saved a man's life by performing CPR and using an AED at Innovation Preparatory Academy’s pickup line — video footage released shows his quick action. ABC7
- ➤ An injured male eagle from Cape Coral was rescued and is now being treated at the CROW wildlife hospital on Sanibel as it recovers from a fractured ulna, lead toxicity, and minor abrasion while its wing receives stabilization and physical therapy. WGCU
- ➤ Fort Myers-based fitness expert Lisa Reed offers last-minute health tips as the holidays approach, emphasizing the power of protein, strength workouts & organized planning to help locals start 2026 strong. ABC7
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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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The Creative Collective
7-9 p.m. — Florida Gulf Coast University — Free entry — Gain insights into creating impactful content through a Christ-centered lens with award-winning professionals.
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