Good morning, Naples.

Warrior Homes of Collier received a $45K donation from The League Club yesterday to support housing and services for veterans across the county.

The nonprofit runs six residences + plans to open a seventh this fall.

Sizzle Dining, now in its 10th year, begins Sept.

1 with 140 restaurants offering a 25% to 30% discount on meals to help sell over 100,000 Sizzle meals and aid Blessings in a Backpack (boosting last year’s record of 127 eateries) for local children in need.

Naples Yacht Club earned the Wine Award of Distinction from the Club Management Association of America for its innovative wine program + it is the only yacht club nationally and Florida club recognized at this level.

Fifty artificial reefs (4,000 to 5,000 lb each) were dropped into the Gulf 12 miles off the coast to create new habitats for fish and sea life and boost water quality; the Coastal Conservation Association of Florida led the project with grants from local groups.

The century-old McSwain Home in Bonita Springs is being moved to Pine Avenue after Tuesday’s board approval — the historic museum on Oglesby family land is planned to reopen by next spring pending permitting.

Six teams in Class 4A-District 12, including Naples, are set for a wide-open 2026 football season; previews show team strengths, new coaches, and key players to watch as local and Lee County squads prepare for playoff battles.

The News-Press and Naples Daily News released the preseason high school football rankings with Dunbar ranked first after a 50-29 win over Riverdale in games on Aug.

13-14; the rankings cover teams from (Collier, Lee, LaBelle) and will update weekly.