Good morning, Naples.

Most major grocery stores will be open on Labor Day, Sept.

7, while Costco will remain closed and Aldi will operate on limited hours (check your local schedule) as schools and government offices will shut down.

Gulf Shore Cooling is launching its Protect Your Home sweepstakes, offering free plumbing for a year, a new AC unit, and a water heater until Sept.

16 in Collier, Lee, Charlotte and Sarasota counties. The contest aims to help those needing support with summer cooling services.

Florida had one of its hottest summers on record, with several cities breaking century-old heat benchmarks and multiple heat advisories issued.

Forecasts predict summer-like heat and humidity will linger into October because dry conditions and strong El Niño factors delay the arrival of a cooling front.

Florida homeowners should know that flood and home insurance are sold separately & most flood insurance policies have a 30-day waiting period while new policies are not offered 24-48 hours before a storm; showers are forecast amid peak hurricane season.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proclaimed September as Florida Preparedness Month on Sept.

1 to remind residents to get ready for hurricane season. Forecasters warn local areas will see periodic heavy rains from tropical waves and remnants of Tropical Storm Edouard through Labor Day weekend.

Naples Comprehensive Health said construction is on track for its $295M R.M.

Schulze Family Heart and Stroke Critical Care Center at NCH Baker Hospital, with August progress showing the project is on time and in budget.

Faith & Hoops summer camp recorded a record turnout of 75 campers from Collier and Lee counties at the Community School of Naples, where coaches provided basketball training + faith-based mentorship.

Founders Stephanie Paul and Rev. Jean Renaud Paul organized the camp with free meals, sponsorships, and rides.

SWFL sports reporters Dan DeLuca & Dustin Levy preview 10 top high school football games for Week 3 in southwest Florida, offering predictions for fans planning their weekend viewing.