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Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Summer at the Baker Museum provides free admission Sundays (May 17–Sept. 6) and military access (May 16–Sept. 7) plus live performances including jazz in the Daniels Pavilion on May 13 and youth jazz on May 17, with Art After Hours on the last Wednesday each month. WGCU
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Florida gas prices jumped by 35 cents on May 7 to nearly $4.52 per gallon statewide; experts predict rates will stay high as drivers are urged to adopt fuel-saving methods like easing acceleration and idling. Prices varied across counties, with Monroe reaching $4.66 and Gulf at $4.09. Naples Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane Preparedness Week runs May 3-9 with daily safety tips, and NOAA advises residents to enable Wireless Emergency Alerts and seek shelter during storms (including inland areas) as early preparation ahead of hurricane season starting June 1 remains key. Naples Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Naples City Council has selected Playcore Wisconsin Inc. to design and build a new playground at Cambier Park. The project is set to boost local recreation + encourage community use in the coming months. News-Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Healthcare Network opened the Van Domelen Community Health Center in Orangetree in May to serve the region’s fast-growing population. The network also introduced a mobile unit for dental screenings, funded by a private donation. Naples Daily News
- ➤ After an outbreak that began at Ave Maria University and infected 62 people early this year, Collier County has seen no new measles cases for three weeks as of May 2, indicating progress in managing the outbreak. WGCU
- ➤ The Florida Department of Health confirmed hantavirus in hispid cotton rats; only three cases have been reported in the state since 1993. Residents cleaning areas with rodent droppings are advised to wear gloves and use disinfectants (per CDC guidelines) to reduce any risk. Naples Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ FSW coach Robert Iamurri, who led his team to three national titles & nearly 90% wins, will be inducted into the NJCAA Softball Hall of Fame in December at the NFCA Convention in Atlantic City. He once coached Naples High School to 10 state titles and joins pitcher Courtney Gettins. Naples Daily News
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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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Comedian Andy Haynes Live in Naples
7 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Andy Haynes.
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Breathwork Reset Workshop
6:30-8 p.m. — Omaya Studio — $ — Experience a 90-min breathwork journey to release stress and reconnect with your inner balance.
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Comedian David Lucas Live Performance
May 22-23 — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a night of laughter with stand-up from a rising comedy star.
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Cocktail Making Class
5-8 p.m. — Celebration Park Naples — Equipment provided — Mix three delightful cocktails with tropical flavors as the sun sets.
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