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What's up Fort Myers! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Fort Myers dive bar just ranked among Florida’s best?
  • How CM Punk trolled a critic during WWE’s Fort Myers stop

Also on today's calendar: Cheer on the Miami Hurricanes at Hooters on NYE and 7 more events.

Find out what's happening in Fort Myersfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Playing golf is bad for your brain. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Fort Myersfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best dives in Florida? Ormond Beach bar makes the cut (news-press.com) — A beloved Buckingham Road dive bar in Fort Myers earns a spot on a statewide list of Florida’s best dives, highlighted for its smoky, old-school atmosphere and live-music-ready stage. The roundup compares it with other classic bars from Ormond Beach to Cocoa Beach, celebrating gritty, nostalgic hangouts over trendy spots.
   

• CM Punk Responds To Kevin Nash's Criticism With In-Ring T-Shirt Gag (pwmania.com) — A recent WWE “Road to WrestleMania” show in Fort Myers featured CM Punk defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Bronson Reed and poking fun at critic Kevin Nash with a layered T‑shirt gag. Fans at the local event saw Punk both win in the ring and answer criticism with humor ahead of his upcoming title defense on Raw’s Netflix anniversary show.
   

📸 Around Fort Myers

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday January 1
  • Drop In with Terry Lynn (All Levels)
    Alliance for the Arts , 10091 McGregor Blvd. , Fort Myers
    9:30 am
    • Saturday January 3
  • Boys JV Wrestling @ Bonita Spring HS
    Bonita Springs HS
    7:00 am
  • Boys Varsity Wrestling @ Mariner HS
    Mariner HS
    7:00 am
  • Wrestling, Boys VR @ TBA
    Ida S. Baker High School , 701 Chiquita Blvd. N. , Cape Coral
    8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Siena Lakes Offers Impressive Amenities, Predictable Finances, and Lasting Value —Elizabeth Fabiano Read on Patch
  • 9 guys sentenced to prison for "trying to say goodbye" to cross country moving bartender. —Zangief K Read on Patch
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Lexy, a dog who went missing in Fort Myers, FL, has been safely reunited with their family after 50 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please help me… (Nextdoor San Carlos Park II)
  • Hello Neighbors, we have lost our sweet girl Moonshine.
    She was last seen this morning on Aqua Lane and Mcgregor area. If found please contact 239-994-5525 She a small white Malti-poo. (Nextdoor Whiskey Creek)
  • Office Pride of Fort Myers-Cape Coral posted a job opening for Naples Commercial Cleaner in Fort Myers. Apply here.
  • Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Fort Myers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Myers here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gateway

  • RSW sees some delays and some cancellations after holiday weekend (fox4now.com)
  • Basketball Game Preview: Boca Raton Bobcats vs. Palmetto Ridge Bears (maxpreps.com)

North Fort Myers

  • A look back at 10 of the top stories for SW Florida sports in 2025 (news-press.com)
  • With freezing wind chills expected, how will invasive iguanas react? (news-press.com)
  • Florida ‘crime quad' arrested in connection with coordinated Walmart theft spree (wfla.com)

Cape Coral

Ok Fort Myers! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I just heard a golfer say he had four strokes on the first hole!
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