Naples
Today
Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Naples Winter Wine Fest online auction returns for its 12th year to support Collier County children. Bidders can visit the website from Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 a.m. to Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 5 p.m. to bid on unique wine, dining, travel, art and experience packages. Naples Daily News
- ➤ Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19 features a parade in Naples beginning at 11 a.m. at the corner of 5th Ave South, ending with a celebration at Cambier Park + a commemorative march and festival occur in Fort Myers amid school and office closures. Naples Daily News
- ➤ Naples Pride sued the city for the right to host its annual Pridefest with a family-friendly drag performance at Cambier Park. A federal court denied the city's dismissal attempt, and the City Council will discuss a special events permit on Jan. 21 at Naples City Hall (rally at 8 a.m.). Naples Daily News
- ➤ Naples Winter Wine Festival organizers announced a live auction on Jan. 31 at 11 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburon, where 50 luxury travel and culinary experiences will be offered to benefit Collier County children. The festival runs from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1. Naples Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Southwest Florida television has deep roots with WINK-TV, the area's first station, which began broadcasting on March 18, 1954. Other broadcasters like WBBH, the local NBC affiliate, Gulf Coast ABC, WGCU, Fox 4 and WXCW later expanded local news and entertainment. News-Press
- ➤ WINK-TV began broadcasting on Mar. 18, 1954 (the area’s first television station) and is now the fifth-oldest in the state. The archive outlines local broadcast milestones such as NBC’s move in Dec. 1968 and ABC-7's start on Aug. 21, 1974. Naples Daily News
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Hammock Sound Bath Experience
6-7 p.m. — Omaya Studio — Refunds available up to 7 days prior — Immerse in a tranquil floating sound bath combined with yoga and breathwork for rejuvenation.
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Naples Boat Show
10 AM – 5 PM — Naples Boat Show — Entry details not specified — Experience the largest premier recreational show in the Naples-Marco Island area featuring marinas, boat dealers, and marine-related businesses.
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Sterling Silver Jewelry Making Workshop
10:30 PM - 1 AM — 3570 Bayshore Dr, Naples, FL — $250 total — Create beautiful sterling silver jewelry using Precious Metal Clay in a hands-on workshop.
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The Financial Wake-Up Call Seminar
6-8 p.m. — 5003 Tamiami Trl E — Free entry — Gain practical financial insights while enjoying music and networking opportunities.
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Naples Boat Show - One Day Ticket
3:30-7:30 a.m. — Sugden Regional Park — Ticket pricing varies — Explore the excitement of the Naples Boat Show with family-friendly activities and scenic displays.
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BIG BAND CLASSICS – The Stardust Memories Big Band
7-11:59 p.m. — Cambier Park — $10 Suggested Contribution — Enjoy timeless big band classics from the Swing Era under the stars.
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Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference
12 AM — LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort — Lodging included — Engage with industry leaders and expand your network at this key construction materials event.
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Family Storytime at Estates Library
10:30-11:15 a.m. — Estates Library — Free entry — Enjoy stories, art activities, and crafts for children of all ages in a creative environment.
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CHCN January 2026 Meeting
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Christian Healing Center of Naples — Free entry — Engage with community members during the first meeting of the year at the healing center.
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Meditation Class
9-10 a.m. — Omaya Studio — Cost info not provided — Reconnect with your inner peace through mindfulness and breath awareness in a nurturing environment.
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