Naples
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Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Detectives continue seeking tips on the 2005 grow house quadruple homicide on Randall Boulevard—where victims Maribel Abril, Rodolfo Delgado, Cesar Garcia, and Ariel Pino were shot dead between June 25 at 7:30 a.m. and June 26 at 3 a.m.—after recovering 104 marijuana plants valued at $104,000 and $10,000 in drug equipment. ABC7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tattoo artist Savannah Leslie, with nearly 20 years of experience, leads the long-running project Scars Transformed that provides free cover-up tattoos for breast cancer survivors and others dealing with scars. She works at several studios and uses her art as healing therapy—she also plans to expand her services into a nonprofit program. WGCU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida wildlife enthusiast Garrett Galvin, known as 'fishingarrett' on social media, shares videos of handling invasive snakes in the Everglades—he hunts for a rumored 20‑foot python as he raises awareness ahead of the Python Challenge hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. The 10‑day event will begin on Friday, July 11 at 12:01 a.m. and run until Sunday, July 20 at 5 p.m., offering a $10,000 prize to the top hunter. Naples Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida announced plans to set up a temporary immigrant detention center nicknamed Alligator Alcatraz near Everglades National Park in Ochopee—set to house 5,000 detainees by early July using a former airstrip. Environmentalists and the Miccosukee Tribe oppose the project, saying it could harm the local ecosystem and sacred grounds. Naples Daily News
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FrogWatch 2025 Kickoff Event
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Free entry — Discover local frog species and participate in exciting community science activities.
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Luxury Home Open House
12-3 p.m. — 2102 Antigua Lane — Free entry — Explore a sophisticated 5-bedroom luxury home in the LaMorada community with resort-style amenities.
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GGCP Junior Lifeguard Camp
10 AM - 4 PM — Golden Gate Community Park — Fees applicable — Learn essential water safety skills through the American Red Cross Guard Start program for ages 10-15.
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GGCC Camp Collier Week 05
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Golden Gate Community Center — $85 weekly payment required — Kids enjoy games, crafts, sports, and community guest activities each themed week.
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Comedian Fred Rubino Live in Naples
7-8:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with Fred Rubino and his hilarious takes on life.
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Mario Ramil Live Comedy Show
8-11 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — $200 minimum for VIP suite — Experience an unforgettable night of comedy and music with Mario Ramil and friends.
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Free Admission to The Garden
9 AM – 2 PM — Naples Botanical Garden — Free entry — Celebrate the 4th of July with complimentary access to beautiful garden views.
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1900 Rugrat Live Concert
10 PM - 2 AM — Dimension Event Center — Ticket information available — Experience an electrifying night with the legendary band 1900 Rugrat live in Naples.
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Omaya Studio Full Moon Ceremony
7-9 p.m. — Omaya Studio — Cost varies — Experience an evening of yoga, sound healing, meditation, and herbal tea tasting for inner calm.
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Zoltan Kaszas Live Comedy in Naples
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of hilarious observational humor from acclaimed comedian Zoltan Kaszas.
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