Naples
Today
Friday, April 18th, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ JCPenney will close 7 stores on or before May 25 — none of Florida's 44 locations will close and a Maryland store will now operate until Aug. 31. The company is changing after filing for bankruptcy in May 2020 and joining with Forever 21 to start Catalyst Brands. News-Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The latest drought monitor shows that severe drought has expanded and fire danger is high across southwestern Florida because of very low humidity and dry air. Officials say that higher humidity starting Easter Sunday will help ease the fire threat—no rain is forecast for the week. NBC2
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Taxpayers who missed the April 15 deadline for filing their 2024 returns now face a 5% monthly penalty for not filing and a 0.5% penalty for late payments, with the overall penalty capped at 5% per month—officials urge filing as soon as possible to stop extra fees. Floridians, including those in disaster areas, have until May 1 to file their returns and avoid additional charges. News-Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ FC Naples fought the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup third round at Paradise Coast Sports Complex where 3,418 fans watched a 1—1 tie decided by a 10-round penalty shootout that ended 9–8 in favor of Tampa Bay. The team will host One Knoxville SC on Saturday, April 19th as they aim to build on their hard-fought effort. NBC2
- ➤ Today the Florida Everblades begin their quest for a fourth straight Kelly Cup title when they host the Jacksonville Icemen at Hertz Arena at 7:30 p.m.—the team, fresh from an impressive regular season and led by standout goalie Cam Johnson, aims to advance in a tough South Division series. Naples Daily News
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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.
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Cars and Coffee 239
5-7 a.m. — Mercato — Free entry — A vibrant gathering of automotive enthusiasts showcasing an array of stunning vehicles.
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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.
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Art After Dark
5-8 p.m. — Naples Art District — Free entry — Discover vibrant creativity as you meet artists and witness artwork being created.
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Sweet Charity
7:30 p.m. — Gulfshore Playhouse — Tickets available — Experience the lively performance of Sweet Charity live in Naples.
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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.
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Sweet Charity Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Gulfshore Playhouse — Tickets available — Experience the charm of 'Sweet Charity' live in Naples.
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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.
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Ham on Wry
10 AM – 4 PM — Sugden Regional Park — $25 — Don’t miss the excitment!
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GGCP Pre-School Swim Lessons Level 2
6:00-6:30 p.m. — Golden Gate Community Park — Contact for registration — Enhance swimming skills and water safety with independent swimming instruction.
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Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
~ Theodore Roosevelt
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