Fort Myers, FL — January 29, 2026 — Local News Update

Cold Weather Advisory Issued for Fort Myers

Fort Myers, FL — January 29, 2026 — A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect from January 29, 12:00 AM EST until January 29, 9:00 AM EST. Residents are advised to take precautions against the cold temperatures. ([forecast.weather.gov](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?map_x=193&map_y=248&site=tbw&x=193&y=248&zmx=&zmy=&utm_source=openai))

Upcoming ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ Musical Performance

Fort Myers, FL — January 29, 2026 — The Southwest Florida Theatre at the Music & Arts Community Center is set to open “Million Dollar Quartet,” a musical celebrating the legendary 1956 jam session featuring Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. The show runs from January 28 to February 14. ([wgcu.org](https://www.wgcu.org/arts-and-culture/2026-01-28/tuesdays-with-morrie-headlines-the-24-shows-onstage-this-week-at-swfl-theaters?_amp=true&utm_source=openai))

Lane Closures on Joan Avenue N & 4th Street W

Fort Myers, FL — January 29, 2026 — Lane and road closures are scheduled from 7 PM to 5 AM as crews will be milling and resurfacing Joan Avenue N & 4th Street W. Motorists and pedestrians are urged to use extra caution in the area. ([lehighacrescitizen.com](https://www.lehighacrescitizen.com/2026/01/22/roadwatch-update-jan-22-to-jan-28/?utm_source=openai))

New ‘Circle Forward’ Play Premieres at Gulfshore Playhouse

Fort Myers, FL — January 29, 2026 — Gulfshore Playhouse is premiering “Circle Forward,” a comedic and uplifting world premiere that explores themes of loss and reincarnation. The play opens on January 29 and runs through March 1. ([wgcu.org](https://www.wgcu.org/arts-and-culture/2026-01-28/tuesdays-with-morrie-headlines-the-24-shows-onstage-this-week-at-swfl-theaters?_amp=true&utm_source=openai))

Upcoming Southwest Florida Ag Expo Entertainment Lineup

Fort Myers, FL — January 29, 2026 — The 2026 Southwest Florida Ag Expo, running from February 26 to March 8 at Mike Greenwell Regional Park, has announced its entertainment lineup, including performances by Chasing Denver, Matt & Zack, Nostaljah, Back Country Boys, and Flora Top Hits Band. ([leegov.com](https://www.leegov.com/parks/News%20Documents/2026%20Southwest%20Florida%20Ag%20Expo%20main%20entertainment%20lineup%20announced.pdf?utm_source=openai))

Legal Access Concerns at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center

Fort Myers, FL — January 29, 2026 — Former detainees are set to testify about conditions at the Everglades immigration detention center, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” as a federal judge considers whether detainees have sufficient access to the legal system. ([wlrn.org](https://www.wlrn.org/light/immigration/2026-01-28/detainees-to-testify-about-legal-access-at-alligator-alcatraz?utm_source=openai))

Sources

• National Weather Service
• WGCU PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
• Lehigh Acres Citizen
• WGCU PBS & NPR for Southwest Florida
• Lee County Government
• WLRN