Good morning, Naples.

Former Youth Haven resident Maritsa Irizarry is moving into her own apartment today after two years at Youth Haven.

Local nonprofits St. Matthew's House, Youth Haven, and GL Homes helped fund and furnish her new home, marking a fresh start for independent living.

Factor offers Naples residents chef-prepared meals delivered quickly with a summer deal of 50% off your first box + free Daily Greens in every box until Sept.

27. The subscription service lets you skip grocery runs and enjoy flexible, ready-to-eat dinner options.

On April 26, the Naples Woman’s Club awarded $369,000 in scholarships to 53 Collier County students, marking its largest single-year investment in 90 years.

The program (ongoing since 1934) supports high school seniors and returning students.

Wildlife biologists removed a record 177 Burmese pythons totaling 8,080 pounds along with over 4,000 eggs from Collier County this breeding season using male tagging to locate females, according to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.

Residents are encouraged to report python sightings + help protect native wildlife.

The US Geological Survey reported that a 6.1 quake on June 8 and a 4.3 quake on June 9 near Cuba were felt in southwest Florida.

No damage was reported in Lee and Collier counties, and aftershocks are likely as officials advise residents to stay alert.

State officials are expected to sign off on cleaning up arsenic soil at a VA nursing home site in Collier County — the federal VA stepped back and handed control to the state, paving the way for remediation work.

NCH Rooney Heart Institute performed Florida’s first SAPIEN M3 Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement in a groundbreaking procedure that used a catheter through the leg to treat patients with severe mitral valve disease who are not candidates for surgery (showcasing advanced options in Southwest Florida).

Sanitas Medical Center cut 211 jobs statewide due to restructuring and budget issues, including two positions in Naples, after filing a WARN notice on June 9.

The company, which runs outpatient and telehealth services, said the changes are permanent + employees in various roles were affected.

After Hurricane Ian severely flooded her family's longtime home, BreAnne Yacono elevated her 1979 CBS house on Isles of Capri, making it the first such home in Collier County to use a FEMA grant — the effort was led by Davie Shoring after years of local research and support.

The News-Press and Naples Daily News named Kobe Johnson and Cherldine Paul as 2026 SW Florida All-Area Track Players of the Year, and readers can vote for their preferred athlete until Monday, June 15 at 10 a.m. (Winners will be announced on Instagram by newspresssports and NDNprepzone.)

W.O.N.D.E.R in the Garden

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Included with admission — Families can engage in creative and exploratory activities together in a beautiful garden setting.

Off The Hook Comedy Club – Early Show featuring Preacher Lawson

6-10 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Minimum 2-item purchase required — Experience the high-energy comedy of Preacher Lawson, known for his storytelling and vibrant stage presence.

W.O.N.D.E.R. in the Garden

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Included with admission — Families will imagine, create, and explore the garden through fun lessons and activities.

Italian Cinema at NIAF Featuring 'Un Amore Così Grande'

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Naples Italian American Foundation, Inc. — Members $20, Guests $30 — Experience a heartfelt journey through film and community over dinner and wine.

Healing Sound Meditation & Intuitive Art

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. — TWiST Gallery and Art Studios — General Admission — Experience tranquility through deep relaxation and intuitive art.

Nick Thune Live in Naples

Evening Show — 2 hours before showtime — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a night of absurdist humor from the acclaimed comedian Nick Thune.

Nick Thune Live Comedy

7-10 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the absurdist wit and storytelling of comedian Nick Thune.

W.O.N.D.E.R in the Garden

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Included with admission — Explore and create with fun family-friendly activities in a beautiful garden setting.

W.O.N.D.E.R. in the Garden

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Included with admission — Explore and create in the garden with family-friendly activities.

Amber Wallin Live Comedy Show

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Minimum 2-item purchase required — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Amber Wallin as she shares her humorous stories and characters.