Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of January.
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🏘️ Community
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.
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 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 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.
🎭 Culture
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.
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 Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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