Good morning, Naples.

Crews are rebuilding the Royal Palm Park fishing pier in Tice nearly four years after Hurricane Ian destroyed it in 2022 — the $3.8 million project funded by FEMA and the Florida Department of Emergency Management is expected to finish by November as locals watch the work progress.

Naples’ U.S.S. Nemo is joining the 10th annual Sizzle Dining event to help Blessings in a Backpack by donating one dollar from each meal starting Sept.

1 in Naples. Organizers aim to beat last year’s 87,000 meals sold by targeting over 100,000 meals for children facing food insecurity.

Allegiant Air announced a new seasonal route between Punta Gorda Airport and Boston Logan International Airport, set to operate from Feb.

13 through April 24, 2027 to meet spring break travel demand. Tickets are now available at PGD.

Forecasters say Invest 95L may become Tropical Storm Dolly or a depression early this week, and a tropical wave off Africa could form a system later + neither is expected to impact Florida.

The National Hurricane Center said Invest 95L may develop into a tropical depression or storm in the next day or two while a tropical wave off Africa might form a depression later this week (but neither system is expected to impact local shores).

Residents are advised to stay prepared.

Hospitals are warning patients about a phishing scam that mimics the MyChart patient portal and uses suspicious emails (especially targeting older users) to try to steal personal information.

Lee Health and Naples Comprehensive Health reported no cases so far, and advise customers to access MyChart directly through official websites.

Humane Society Naples offers four dogs for adoption, including 10-year-old Josie and 8-year-old Freddy, at its main shelter on 370 Airport-Pulling Road.

The shelter is open Tuesday through Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. (closed Mondays and holidays).

NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis visited Community School of Naples on Saturday, Aug.

22, to speak with high school and Pop Warner players about mental health and resilience. He shared personal stories and urged the students to seek deeper knowledge (reminding them to 'ask for knowledge' beyond the game).