Naples
Today
Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over 200 Naples residents voiced their opposition to a proposed Costco due to traffic and safety concerns at a local meeting. NBC2
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ SunPass officials and the Florida Attorney General's Office are combating a phishing scam that targets users with fake toll payment notices to steal personal information, including shutting down fraudulent websites. WGCU
- ➤ The Collier County Sheriff's Office warns of a scam where fraudsters, posing as deputies, trick relatives of inmates into making fake bond payments over the phone. ABC7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Guy Fieri featured two Naples local restaurants, The Rooster Food+Drink and Cracklin' Jacks, on his show 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives', enhancing the city's culinary reputation. Naples News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Naples begins the bidding process for a beach restoration project aiming to repair and upgrade 35 public beach access points damaged by recent hurricanes, with construction expected to last 10 months. Naples News Now
- ➤ A female bobcat, previously injured by a car, was successfully rehabilitated by various Florida organizations and is now freely roaming Naples with a tracking collar. Fox 4
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Construction on Southwest Florida's third diverging diamond interchange is set to begin in March, aiming to enhance traffic flow and safety with an expected completion by mid-2027. WINK News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Legendary NFL coach Mike Ditka sold his part-time North Naples home for $1.195 million, below the asking price. Naples Daily News
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Guided Afternoon Cruise of Naples Bay and Gulf of Mexico
Enjoy a narrated sightseeing cruise exploring Naples Bay and the Gulf of Mexico while learning about local history and wildlife.
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Luxury Afternoon Sightseeing Cruise
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Luxury Afternoon Sightseeing Cruise on Naples Bay
Experience a narrated tour of the scenic Naples Bay and Gulf of Mexico aboard an elegant yacht, with opportunities to view local wildlife and multi-million dollar homes.
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Luxury Afternoon Sightseeing Cruise in Naples
Experience a narrated cruise through Naples Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, featuring scenic views of waterfront homes and local wildlife.
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Naples Adventist Christian School Open House
The Open House event at Naples Adventist Christian School provides an opportunity for prospective families to explore a nationally certified institution focused on Christian education for grades Prekindergarten through 8.
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Cha Cha Dance Class for Beginners
This group class focuses on teaching the fundamentals of the Cha Cha dance, helping beginners gain confidence in social dance settings.
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Cocktail Scavenger Hunt at Naples Botanical Garden
Participate in a garden-wide scavenger hunt to discover plant ingredients for craft cocktails while answering trivia and learning from a Garden educator.
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Mike Vecchione Stand-Up Comedy Show in Naples
Comedian Mike Vecchione will perform live at Off The Hook Comedy Club in Naples.
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Stand-Up Comedy with Rafi Bastos
Jewish-Brazilian comedian Rafi Bastos brings his unique humor and viral stand-up clips to Off The Hook Comedy Club for an entertaining performance.
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Saturday Evening Social Dance at Modern Steps
Enjoy an evening of salsa, cha cha, tango, waltz, and swing dancing with an in-house DJ at a community dance event.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Ryan Holiday
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