Good morning, Naples.

Conde Nast named Naples the only U.S. spot on its Best Places list for powdery beaches, golf, and Old Florida charm, boosting local pride in the city's unique appeal.

From Sept. 1 through Dec.

31, Florida will offer a sales tax holiday on hunting, fishing & camping supplies, allowing shoppers to buy eligible items without tax. Consumers who are charged tax in error should present their receipts to request a refund.

Shark Valley reopened on Aug.

24 after wildfires burned thousands of acres near the park. The Chipmunk Fire burned about 17,000 acres and was 60% contained while the Vulture Fire burned 347 acres and was fully contained, both caused by lightning.

Repairs at J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island are nearly finished four years after Hurricane Ian caused heavy damage, and the visitor center will reopen early October (with a 150th birthday tribute for its namesake planned later this month).

Shark Valley reopened at 1 p.m. on Aug.

24 after wildfires burned thousands of acres in the Everglades. The Chipmunk Fire burned 17,000 acres and the contained Vulture and Movie Dome fires were sparked by lightning, which led to the lifting of emergency closures in the park.

Forecasters & local residents are monitoring Invest 95L and Invest 96L for signs of tropical wave activity that could affect Florida.

Experts say it is too early to tell if these disturbances will have impacts, though Invest 96L is under close observation.

Florida has recorded 155 measles cases this year after a January outbreak at Ave Maria University.

Health officials say immunization rates are below the safe threshold + they urge residents to check vaccination records to help curb the spread.

Sizzle Dining will run Sept.

1 to 30, bringing 140 restaurants across Southwest Florida to offer discounted prix fixe menus that donate $1 per meal to Blessings in a Backpack SWFL, helping local kids fight food insecurity. The event will boost business & let diners explore new local favorites.

Lesley Groff, the former Epstein executive assistant, lives in a custom-built 5,037 sqft home on Crayton Road in the Moorings.

The two-story property features an outdoor heated pool, a three-car garage and spa, and was bought in March for $5.85 million by the Daniel M. Groff Revocable Trust.

A list of 14 top high school golfers has been released for the 2026 season in Collier and Lee counties.

The list names seven girls and seven boys who had strong last season performances and are expected to excel on the links this year.

The updated Southwest Florida Super 10 rankings from last week's high school football games show Dunbar and South Fort Myers holding top spots, while Naples dropped after a 42-21 loss and will face a tough Manatee team next week.

The rankings, based on records, matchups and schedule strength, will update weekly.