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Fort Myers
Thursday, December 25th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Campers at the PAL winter camp in Fort Myers got a holiday visit from Santa Henry of Chicago Baked Pizzeria, who delivered gifts and served pizza + baked ziti. Officers and partners worked with the Florida Department of Transportation to fit the children with helmets and gear. ABC7
- ➤ Fort Myers residents can use the Safe Ride Home Program by Farah & Farah on New Year’s Eve to get $50 Uber credits for a ride from 6 p.m. Dec. 31 until 6 a.m. Jan. 1. AAA’s Tow & Go service will also help keep impaired drivers off the road statewide this holiday season. Cape Coral Breeze
- ➤ Residents in Fort Myers Beach filed a complaint about a neglected yard on Randy Lane that has been overgrown since Hurricane Ian, inviting critters like opossums, iguanas, and snakes — locals like Bob and Jeanne Shaw urge town action to clean it up. ABC7
- ➤ Downtown Countdown will take place on Dec. 31 from 6 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. in historic downtown Fort Myers at First Street & Hendry Street, where live music and a fireworks display will mark the New Year as the Fort Myers Ball drops at midnight. Cape Coral Breeze
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Broadway Palm will stage the Tony Award-winning musical Fiddler on the Roof at its Fort Myers theatre from Jan. 3 to Feb. 14, 2026 (featuring familiar songs that connect with locals), inviting theater fans to enjoy this classic show. Florida Weekly
- ➤ Fort Myers native dancer Alexis Campbell achieved her dream as a Rockette in New York City after years of auditions and hard work in 2023. She trains 6 hours daily (six days a week) and has performed on stage for three seasons. ABC7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sanibel has completed a major beach renourishment project by adding thousands of tons of sand between Blind Pass and Bowman's Beach Park to defend against future storm surges — the city will plant over 45,000 dune plants in January to secure the new shoreline. ABC7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Myers Beach earned a Class 5 rating from FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System in December, which will give residents a 25% reduction in flood insurance premiums on policies issued or renewed on or after April 1, 2026. FEMA noted that the rating will renew each year if the town maintains its flood mitigation efforts. WINK News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Night at the Nest held on Dec. 5 raised nearly $1.5 million for FGCU Athletics *through donations and matching gifts* that will fund a nutrition program for over 270 student-athletes. Florida Weekly
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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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