Naples
Today
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spirit Airlines announced an immediate wind-down of its operations at Southwest Florida International on May 2, citing a rise in oil prices and insufficient funding. Credit card refunds will be processed automatically while other passengers await refund determination through bankruptcy. News-Press
- ➤ Spirit Airlines canceled all flights on Saturday and began winding down operations immediately at Southwest Florida International Airport, leaving travelers to rebook flights and receive automatic refunds for credit or debit card purchases. WINK News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Collier County School Board approved a 3.6% pay raise for teachers, giving most educators about $1,350 more annually — top teachers will receive around $2,200 amid boos and walkouts during the three-hour meeting. The board will formally approve the raises on Wednesday even without union ratification. ABC7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two Washington-based CL-415 Super Scooper firefighting planes are staged at Naples Airport to support efforts against wildfires in the Everglades near Miami — the planes can pick up 6,000 liters of water in 12 seconds. News-Press
- ➤ Picayune Strand State Forest near Naples offers almost 70,000 acres for hikers, bird watchers, and horseback riders; the archived article revisits its historic trails (including the Sabal Palm Hiking Trail) and nature spots with the main entrance at 2121 52nd Avenue. News-Press
- ➤ A crew from the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation measured tape grass along the Caloosahatchee River near North Fort Myers on Wednesday, Apr. 29 and found only small sprigs — a stark contrast to the area’s former abundance — that support marine life. News-Press
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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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Comedy Night with Erica Rhodes
6-9 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Erica Rhodes, a standout comic from America's Got Talent.
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Chelo Chelo Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Cost varies — Experience high-energy comedy from rising star Chelo Chelo blending cultural humor and storytelling.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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