Good morning, Naples.

Alexander Demooy, 38, from Naples won $1 million after buying a $50 500X The Cash Scratch-Off ticket at Publix on Monday—he received a lump sum of $640,000 and the game still offers a top prize of $25 million—while the lottery confirms scratch-offs make up most ticket sales.

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has released its new Wetland Loss Storymap, which uses data to compare wetlands from 1999 and 2023 — showing large losses in Lee and Collier Counties.

The organization has also launched a Florida Panther dashboard to display where panthers live and what they need to thrive.

Lee County enacted a burn ban Tuesday due to extremely dry conditions—campfires, bonfires, and trash burning are banned while grilling remains allowed as officials declared a State of Local Emergency after Monday’s drought index hit 612.

Officials coordinated the measure with fire chiefs and the Florida Forest Service and will monitor conditions before lifting the ban.

On Monday, Alexander Demooy, 38, from Naples won $1 million when he played the 500X The Cash Scratch-Off game at Publix—he received a lump-sum payment of $640,000 while the store earned a $2,000 bonus commission.

A Naples man named Alexander Demooy won $1 million on a $50 lottery scratch ticket from a Publix in Marco Island — he chose a lump-sum payment of $640,000 when he claimed his prize at the Lottery’s Fort Myers office.

Naples Comprehensive Health held a job fair with on-site interviews in its main lobby at 11190 Health Park Boulevard Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m.—it offered positions including Patient Service Representatives, Medical Assistants, LPNs, RNs specializing in Orthopedics, OR, PACU and PreOp, Certified Surgical Techs, Physical Therapists, Rehab Techs, CNAs and Radiographers.

NCH started planning a 250-unit workforce housing project for its essential employees at its business center campus on Immokalee Road in North Naples—partly funded by a $3.5M donation from philanthropists Jeff and Judy Henley.

Pre-development work is expected to last up to two years before construction begins.

Rock the Block Festival

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Mercato — Free entry — Enjoy live music by TreeHause and fun activities for the whole family at this vibrant block party.

ELCP No School Day

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM — Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes Community Park — Pre-registration required — A safe space for children of working parents on school closure days.

Artifact Excavators Family Day

11 AM – 2 PM — Collier Museum at Government Center — Free entry — Dive into archaeology with interactive excavations and delicious edible dirt cups.

Cars and Coffee 239

5-7 a.m. — Mercato — Free entry — A vibrant gathering of automotive enthusiasts showcasing an array of stunning vehicles.

GGCC After-School Activities for Kids

3-6 p.m. — Golden Gate Community Center — Contact for registration — A fun and safe environment for children with sports, arts, and homework help.

Art After Dark

5-8 p.m. — Naples Art District — Free entry — Discover vibrant creativity as you meet artists and witness artwork being created.

Sweet Charity

7:30 p.m. — Gulfshore Playhouse — Tickets available — Experience the lively performance of Sweet Charity live in Naples.

AIR Let's Draw & Paint (Drop-In) Session

5:30-7 p.m. — Golden Gate Community Park — Registration required — Spark your creativity with drawing and painting in a friendly setting for all ages.

Sweet Charity Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Gulfshore Playhouse — Tickets available — Experience the charm of 'Sweet Charity' live in Naples.

Saturday Social Dance

7-10 p.m. — Modern Steps School Of Dance — $20/person — Dance the night away with salsa, cha cha, tango, and more at this lively evening event.