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Fort Myers
Sunday, December 28th, 2025
Good morning, Fort Myers. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Fort Myers is preparing for its annual New Year's Eve celebration with free festivities in the River District on Dec. 31. Streets will close to traffic at noon as locals and visitors get ready for five performance stages, a ball drop, fireworks, and live entertainment throughout the evening. WINK News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ At 9:10 a.m. (Saturday, Dec. 27), a vehicle fire shut down eastbound lanes on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard from Highland Avenue in Fort Myers and caused one person to sustain minor injuries. ABC7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Edison Mall, named for local innovator Thomas Edison, opened in the 1960s and expanded over decades to house anchors like Sears, JCPenney, Maas Brothers, and Burdines + Dillard’s. The mall marks a chapter in Fort Myers retail history. The News-Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Traffic builds near Times Square as an inactive light at Old San Carlos (Estero and Fifth) causes backups on Fort Myers Beach, frustrating locals after the holidays. The town is working with Lee County to fix the signal and will deploy two or three rangers in January to improve flow. ABC7
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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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Yacht Rock Revue Concert
6-9 p.m. — Caloosa Sound Amphitheater — Food concessions available — Drift away to the smooth classic sounds of Yacht Rock with live tunes from the 70s and 80s.
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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Taylor Swift
6-7:04 p.m. — Music & Arts Community Center - Gulf Coast Symphony — Tickets available — Experience Taylor Swift's music in a captivating candlelit setting.
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