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Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Naples Aviation — the fixed-base operator at Naples Airport — ranked 8th overall and 5th among independents in the national Professional Pilot survey based on customer ratings released on April 29, highlighting its focus on safety and service quality for airport users. WGCU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A large sargassum blob in the Atlantic is not expected to affect local beaches today as NOAA forecasts low impacts in Southwest Florida because ocean currents steer most seaweed away. Experts explain that the Gulf Loop current usually sends the algae far offshore. News-Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ FDOT plans to widen I-75 for 18.5 miles from Golden Gate Parkway to Corkscrew Road to help ease traffic for 17,000+ daily commuters in Lee and Collier counties. Residents raised noise concerns at a recent meeting, and a public workshop is scheduled for early summer to address them. News-Press
- ➤ Under current Florida law, drivers may drink commercially available hemp-derived low-THC beverages while driving if they meet legal limits, but drinking medical marijuana products or smoking cannabis in a vehicle remains illegal. Drivers risk heavy fines + license suspension if found impaired. Naples Daily News
- ➤ Nearly 300,000 Floridians lost SNAP food assistance when tougher eligibility rules began being enforced on Dec. 1, 2025, with state enrollment dropping 9.78% and officials warning that increased costs will shift + 25% of the administrative burden to Florida starting Oct. 1. Naples Daily News
- ➤ Florida law allows drivers to drink hemp-derived low-THC beverages while driving, although using medical marijuana drinks in vehicles remains banned; officials warn that showing signs of impairment+ may lead to DUI penalties. Residents are advised to choose caution on the road. News-Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Palmetto Ridge’s 14-player baseball team upset top-seeded Mariner on April 24 to record their first regional playoff win and now stand two wins away from the FHSAA regional final. They host Tampa Freedom at 7 p.m. tonight in Naples as they pursue the next win. Naples Daily News
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Chris Andrade Stand-Up Comedy Show
10 PM - 1 AM — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Minimum purchase required — Enjoy a night of laughs with Chris Andrade and insights from Escuela de Nada.
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Ariel Elias Comedy Show
6-9 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — 2 item minimum purchase per person — Enjoy a night of laughter with New York City's rising star comedian, Ariel Elias.
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W.O.N.D.E.R at Naples Botanical Garden
10 a.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Included with admission — Engage in educational activities designed to inspire kids to walk, observe, navigate, draw, explore, and read.
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Mario Salazar Live Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of high-energy comedy from Mario 'Superstar' Salazar.
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Preschool Storytime at Estates Library
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Estates Library — Free entry — Storytime and art activities for children ages 3 to 5 involving paints, glitter, and creativity.
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NOC NOC: Birdwatching Introduction
6-8 p.m. — Naples Outfitters & Kayak Company — Free entry — Enjoy an engaging introduction to binoculars followed by a delightful monthly bird count in a nearby park.
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W.O.N.D.E.R. in the Garden
10 AM - 12 PM — Naples Botanical Garden — Included with admission — Explore, create, and enjoy family-friendly activities at the garden.
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Jourdain Fisher Live Comedy Show
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Cost info varies — Enjoy laughs and engaging performances from comedian Jourdain Fisher.
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W.O.N.D.E.R Program at Naples Botanical Garden
10 a.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Included with admission — Engage in fun, educational activities for families exploring nature indoors.
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W.O.N.D.E.R. in the Garden
10 AM – 12 PM — Naples Botanical Garden — Included with admission — A family-friendly program to imagine, create, and explore together in a beautiful setting.
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