Naples
Today
Sunday, March 1st, 2026
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Greater Naples Leadership celebrated 30 years of building community leaders in Collier County, and its board extended the president’s term to two years to improve partnerships & strengthen its network of over 550 members on nonprofit and civic boards. News-Press
- ➤ Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Michael Diego is honored today at First Naples Church on Orange Blossom Drive — public viewing starts at 10:30 a.m. and the service begins at noon as a procession from Hodges Funeral Home causes road delays. WINK News
- ➤ The SWFL Wine & Food Fest Live Auction in Naples raised a record $3 million for children’s charities as generous participants bid on fine wines and gourmet foods. Organizers said the event marked a new milestone in local fundraising + underscored strong community support. Naples Daily News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Archived records show that Barron Gift Collier—Naples’ namesake—built the region’s first telephone, railroad and bus services in southwest Florida, and his company still drives local development today. Naples Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 100 second-graders from Immokalee participated in Guadalupe Center’s Buddy Day on Feb. 28 at Hideaway Beach Club on Marco Island. Volunteers paired students with Big Buddies for outdoor lessons and beach games that built learning and confidence. Naples Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Road 29 was closed from Interstate 75 to U.S. 41 on Saturday, Feb. 28 as Florida Highway Patrol and Forestry Services worked to curb a 25,000 acre brush fire in Big Cypress National Preserve. Only local residents who were not evacuated could access the area, and patrols monitored traffic. Naples Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Sentinels beat the Celtics on Friday, Feb. 27 — winning the Region 2A-3 championship and earning a spot at state for the fourth straight year. Naples Daily News
- ➤ The Seacrest Country Day Stingrays won the Class 1A regional championship 62-40 over Keswick Christian on Friday, Feb. 27 at Seacrest Country Day School, with coach Nikita Carty raising the trophy & players celebrating the win. Naples Daily News
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Monday Trivia Naples
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Midnight Tavern — Free to play — Test your knowledge and compete for great prizes at team trivia night.
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Rock Republic Stadium Rock Anthems
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Giuseppe and the Lion — Ticketed event — Experience a night of electrifying rock with vibrant lights and powerful music.
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
8:00 a.m. — Naples, FL — Registration fee required — Experience a thrilling race atmosphere while tackling distances of 5K, 10K, or a half marathon in scenic Naples.
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W.O.N.D.E.R. Family Program
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Included with admission — Families can explore the garden with imaginative lessons and activities.
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W.O.N.D.E.R Program for Families
10 a.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Included with admission — Engage in educational activities for children to Walk, Observe, Navigate, Draw, Explore, and Read.
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A Culinary Journey
5:30-9 p.m. — The Maddox Naples — Ticketed event — Delight in exquisite tastings while supporting a cause for survivors of human trafficking.
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Kiss Me, I Do Pilates
7:45-9:45 a.m. — Bayshore Bodega — Food and coffee available — Enjoy a St. Patrick's Day themed outdoor Pilates session with raffles and music.
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Sunritual at The Maddox
3:15-10:00 p.m. — 2955 Bayshore Dr, Naples, FL — $20+ — Immerse yourself in a curated day of wellness, music, and brunch festivities under the sun.
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Thursday Night Trivia
7-8:30 p.m. — K.C.‘s Parrot 41 — Free to play — Compete in team trivia for prizes every Thursday night.
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Friday After 5
5-8 p.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Check website for entry costs — Celebrate spring with live music and explore the Garden after-hours.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
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