Naples
Today
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ NASA will launch the Artemis II SLS rocket no earlier than 6:24 p.m. ET today from Kennedy Space Center, sending three Americans and one Canadian on a 10-day mission around the moon. Depending on weather, residents may view the rocket from many parts of Florida + neighboring areas. Naples Daily News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Naples ranked No. 1 among small metros for women-owned businesses in a study released in March by Coworking Cafe (the report notes a 46% GDP increase and high business formation rates). Naples Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On March 31, Naples gas prices rose 20.3 cents to $4.227 per gallon as statewide averages topped $4 for the first time in four years; the surge came after 32 days of an Iran war that disrupted oil supplies — raising expectations of continued changes at the pump. Naples Daily News
- ➤ Gas prices in Florida jumped above $4 per gallon overnight on March 31 as oil supply disruptions from the Iran war pushed costs higher, with Naples recording $4.227 per gallon at the pump. News-Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters (and other essential workers) in Collier County face high housing costs as over half commute from afar, with average home prices near $700k and starting salaries around $60k. At a recent roundtable, Senator Rick Scott introduced a bill to offer a tax break for first-time homebuyers. WINK News
- ➤ Two U.S. senators are investigating allegations of a 'torture box' at the Alligator Alcatraz detention center in Ochopee & community officials have not yet provided further details. Naples Daily News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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W.O.N.D.E.R in the Garden
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Included with admission — An engaging family program for creativity and exploration in the garden.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
~ James Clear
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