Naples
Today
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Meals of Hope launched a new choice mobile food pantry in Naples that looks like a mini market and serves about 150 families each week (26-foot truck). The pantry will be open every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon at River Park Community Center. ABC7
- ➤ Families can enjoy Easter events this weekend with the Easter Bunny available for photo visits at Coastland Center (1900 Tamiami Trail N.) until April 4 and free egg hunts held at Baker Park on April 4 and Paradise Coast Sports Complex on April 5 for kids of all ages. News-Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Collier County Sheriff's Office is seeking help locating 85-year-old William McLaughlin, last seen between 10 p.m. Sunday and 3 a.m. Monday near Melrose Way & Belville Boulevard; he is 5'11, 160 lbs, with thinning gray hair and a Navy ship tattoo, and anyone with info should call 239-252-9300. ABC7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This week, 22 shows are on stage at community theaters, including The Naples Players’ A Piece of My Heart honoring Vietnam War nurses opening April 1, Florida Studio Theatre’s Birthday Candles opening April 1, and Julius Caesar at Lab Theater opening April 2. WGCU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife returned a baby Eastern screech owl to its family after it fell from an unstable nest in a local area. Staff confirmed the owl was healthy and moved it to a sturdy living tree (chosen for safety) for renesting during spring's baby season. WINK News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida will ban SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy soda, energy drinks, candy, and prepared desserts starting April 20 (a USDA waiver approved the move) to promote healthier choices. The restriction will affect millions statewide. Naples Daily News
- ➤ Florida will ban SNAP recipients from buying soda, energy drinks, candy, and premade desserts starting April 20, 2026 (a USDA-approved move to promote healthier buying habits). Naples Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Voting for the Best Pizza in Collier County is open as finalists San Giuseppe, Slice Shop, Bruno's, and Peppi's compete for the title; voting will close at noon on Thursday, Apr. 2, with championship voting beginning Monday, Apr. 6 and the winner announced on Monday, Apr. 13. Naples Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The News-Press and Naples Daily News are hosting the SW FL Boys Athlete of the Week poll for players recognized from March 23 to 28, with voting closing at 10 a.m. Thursday—nominees include athletes in baseball, track, tennis and lacrosse, and last week’s winner earned 39% of the vote. Naples Daily News
-
NOC NOC Bird Counting Event
5-7 p.m. — Naples Outfitters & Kayak Company — Free entry — Learn to use binoculars and join a monthly bird count in a nearby park.
-
Mitch Fatel Live Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with renowned comedians Mitch Fatel and Jordan Garnett.
-
Friday After 5
5-8 p.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Full menu available — Explore the garden after-hours while enjoying live music and unique local art.
-
Easter Sunday Dinner Special
4-9 p.m. — Giuseppe and the Lion — Dinner specials range from $9.95 to $52.95 — Enjoy a festive dining experience with live music and Easter-themed dishes.
-
Monday Trivia Night in Naples
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Midnight Tavern — Free to play — Test your knowledge and compete for prizes with friends during a lively trivia night.
-
Naples Trivia Night
7-8:30 p.m. — Celebration Park Naples — Free entry — Unleash your inner trivia buff and compete for gift card prizes at this fun weekly event.
-
Thursday Night Trivia in Naples
7-8:30 p.m. — K.C.‘s Parrot 41 — Free entry — Test your wits in a fun team trivia competition with prizes for top teams.
-
W.O.N.D.E.R in the Garden
10 a.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Included with admission — Families explore, create, and learn with fun activities in a beautiful garden setting.
-
US Open Pickleball Championships
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. — East Naples Community Park — Check the website for pricing — Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the most prestigious pickleball tournament in the world.
-
Darren Fleet Live Show
6-9 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the comedic genius of Darren Fleet with a performance filled with laughter and inspiration.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
When you can't win by being better, you can win by being different.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Naples Today
Welcome to the Naples Today, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Naples, Florida community. If you like the Naples Today, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Naples.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Naples and across Florida. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Naples Today
A free Naples community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://naplestodaynews.com/sitemap