🌱 Patch AM: Will a Fort Myers judge actually walk into Alligator Alcatraz?

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In today's newsletter:

• Will a Fort Myers judge actually walk into Alligator Alcatraz?

Also on today's calendar: Candy Cane Course - Fort Myers and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
• Sunday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fort Myers federal judge asked to inspect Alligator Alcatraz conditions (winknews.com) — A federal judge based in Fort Myers is being asked to make a surprise inspection of the state-run Alligator Alcatraz detention center in the Everglades amid allegations of inhumane conditions. Attorneys for detainees and a local wife describe overcrowding and poor treatment, while federal officials strongly deny the claims as a hoax as the judge weighs the inspection request.
   

📸 Around Fort Myers

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort Myers

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 27

• PokeKon Fest - Fort Myers, FL 2025
  DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Dr, Fort Myers
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 27

• Saturday Music & Food Trucks
  Fort Myers Brewing Company , 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr #28 , Fort Myers
  12:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Candy Cane Course - Fort Myers
  South County Regional Park , 670 Cooper St , Punta Gorda
  9:00 am
• Sunday Music & Food Trucks
  Fort Myers Brewing Company , 12811 Commerce Lakes Dr #28 , Fort Myers
  12:00 pm

Monday January 5

• Town Council Meeting 9:00 AM
  Fort Myers Beach Calendar
  9:00 am

Tuesday January 6

• Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearings
  Fort Myers Beach Calendar
  9:00 am
• Charter Review Commission 2:00 PM
  Fort Myers Beach Calendar
  2:00 pm

Wednesday January 7

• CANCELED ~~ Town Council Management & Planning Session ~~ CANCELED
  Fort Myers Beach Calendar
  9:00 am
• Bid Opening 2:15 PM
  Fort Myers Beach Calendar
  2:15 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 27

• Katie Dietz: Live at Three Fishermen Ft Myers
  Three Fishermen Seafood Restaurant , 13021 N Cleveland Ave , North Fort Myers
  5:30 pm
• Holiday Lights
  Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium , 3450 Ortiz Ave , Fort Myers
  6:00 pm
• As it Begins and Ends - Set
  Painting with a Twist , 9902 Gulf Coast Main St Suite D-130 , Fort Myers
  7:00 pm
• Cheers! Last Saturday of 2025
  Painting with a Twist , 9902 Gulf Coast Main St Suite D-130 , Fort Myers
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• If anyone is alone and hungry please come over for a Christmas meal (noon) or I can deliver to you (Davis Rd/ Mcgregor)
  Menu: French Onion Soup Stuffed Fried Artichoke Hearts Prime Rib (Au Jus and Horseradish Sauce) Sautéed Mushrooms Deviled Eggs Twice Baked Potatoes … (Nextdoor Iona)
• I found this little male pup in my carport under my car.
  He is safe in my laundry room with water & food! If this is your dog please contact me via Nextdoor. (Nextdoor Loma Linda)

• Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Fort Myers. Apply here.
• AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Senior Retail Sales Associate (Full Time) in Fort Myers. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Myers here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gateway

• A year in pictures: Best photos of 2025 from photojournalist Ricardo Rolón (news-press.com)

North Fort Myers

• Stevens Construction building Aroma Joe's locations in North Fort Myers, Port Charlotte (northfortmyersneighbor.com)
• Gulf Coast Village to host Jan. 14 ‘Brush Hour' art exhibit (northfortmyersneighbor.com)
• Best Naples, Fort Myers 2025 news photos from Jonah Hinebaugh (news-press.com)

Cape Coral

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m out of time.
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