Good morning, Naples.

Collier County Domestic Animal Services is hosting Clear the Shelters Weekend with its first-ever Community Market featuring local pet vendors, food trucks and kid-friendly activities at the shelter, with free adoption fees offered from Friday, Aug.

21 to Sunday, Aug. 23.

Publix removed the 10-item limit from its express checkout lanes to reduce wait times, a change announced yesterday at its 22 Collier County and 38 Lee County locations.

Customers shared mixed reactions on social media.

During the annual Florida Python Challenge, hunters removed a majority of hatchling pythons as part of efforts to curb invasive species, and Rahill won the grand prize for catching 96 snakes in a 10-day contest.

Participants have removed over 1,600 snakes since 2017, with Everglades National Park newly open for hunting.

The FDA upgraded a recall of nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs to a Class I warning for potential Salmonella contamination; however, Florida retailers did not distribute the affected products.

Consumers are urged to check cartons (P-1950 or 0840962) and return any recalled eggs.

Naples homeowners are advised to upgrade home security and emergency preparedness items such as video doorbells, smart locks and portable power stations ahead of fall storms + holiday travel.

The checklist recommends checking batteries, outdoor lighting and backup supplies to boost safety as weather turns colder.

A photo guide released on Friday, Aug.

21 helps Naples and Fort Myers visitors plan Everglades trips with top photography spots and activity suggestions in the eastern Everglades (covering must-see nature scenes).

FBA Lions defeated ECS Sentinels 21-20 in their high school football opener in Naples yesterday — a 99-yard drive led by Selah Justice secured the win, and the Lions will host Lake Placid next week while ECS prepares to face Barron Collier.

Carter Quinn, who battled leukemia, will return to the football field Friday night with St. John Neumann after receiving a fifth-year waiver from the FHSAA.

He announced his transfer following his recovery and is ready to wear his No. 8 as he rebuilds his game his way & with determination.