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Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Publix will be open on Mother's Day Sunday, May 10 to serve shoppers picking up last-minute gifts + meal ingredients, as it remains closed only on Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas each year. Naples Daily News
- ➤ Sol Reyes, an 18-year-old from Immokalee and the only Florida candidate, will travel to Rome from May 31 to June 5 for Project Oxygen’s global peace conference. He will join 40 teens from troubled regions to design projects aimed at bringing positive change to his community. WGCU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Naples Zoo announced a new Toco Toucan chick (Mango) hatched in early April ahead of Mother’s Day. The first toucan chick hatched at the zoo will be on display daily as part of its ongoing wildlife conservation efforts. WINK News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Naples Airport has launched a $25.4 million project to add 1,080 elevated, watertight lights (set 20 inches above ground to fend off storm surge) and rebuild its electrical vault to withstand flooding; construction is expected to last 20 months. NBC2
- ➤ State and federal officials are in preliminary talks about closing Alligator Alcatraz in the Everglades due to high operating costs and environmental harm, and environmental groups like Friends of the Everglades welcome the move. The potential closure could spur plans to restore this sensitive area. Naples Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Public health officials warned on Friday, May 8 about harmful blue-green algae toxins in the Caloosahatchee River at the Sebastian Canal — people, pets, and livestock should avoid water showing visible blooms. Naples Daily News
- ➤ Cancer survivors Cheryl Zukowski and Diane Andruszko share journeys to support the American Cancer Society at Relay for Life on May 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bonita Springs High School track; in May, the Compass Hotel in Naples hosts Cocktails for a Cause with one dollar per watermelon margarita. WINK News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ National Burger Month spotlights five Southwest Florida burger spots (including North Fort Myers’ Blossom and Cape Coral’s Florida Boy Burger Co.) as locals gear up for National Hamburger Day on May 28. Fans can look forward to enjoying both classic and creative burgers at these inviting venues. News-Press
- ➤ Southwest Florida’s food scene shifts with new openings (House of Omelets in Cape Coral, Chicken Salad Chick, Point Ybel Brewing and Turco Taco debut in downtown Fort Myers) while eateries including Wingnuts plan to relocate and Capriotti’s launches as The Fat Apple and Spaghy Gelato close. Naples Daily News
- ➤ Mother's Day is tomorrow, May 10, with record spending predicted at $38 billion as shoppers plan to honor moms with flowers, cards and special outings – local families are encouraged to explore budget-friendly gift ideas for a meaningful celebration. Naples Daily News
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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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W.O.N.D.E.R. in the Garden
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Included with admission — Families can explore and engage in creative activities together in a vibrant garden setting.
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