Good morning, Naples.

On Sept. 3, Faith & Hoops camp welcomed a record 75 young athletes at the Community School of Naples.

Organized by Eighty20 Training and Bayshore Education Center, the weeklong camp combined basketball drills with faith-based mentorship to support local youth.

Florida's minimum wage for non-tipped employees will increase to $15 an hour on Sept.

30 (up from $14), while tipped workers will see their wage rise to $11.98 as future increases will adjust with inflation under a 2020 amendment.

New Florida records showed that Naples-area boating is focused on fewer large, service-oriented marinas with hubs in Naples, Marco Island, and the Ten Thousand Islands (offering around 10,000 wet slips and extensive dry storage) while Lee County used many smaller facilities built around Cape Coral’s canal system.

Florida officials proposed a rule on Aug.

24 to drop vaccine requirements for Hepatitis B, chicken pox, Hib, and pneumococcal conjugate for students in public and private schools while keeping shots for MMR, polio, and DTaP; comments will be accepted until Sept. 14.

Florida residents can expect periodic downpours into Labor Day weekend as the National Hurricane Center tracks three tropical waves in the Atlantic while Gov. DeSantis declared September as Preparedness Month (urging residents to ready their emergency kits for the peak hurricane season on Sept. 10).

Florida health officials reported two new measles cases in Collier County, raising the state total to 158 for 2026.

Vaccination rates remain below the 95% level needed for herd immunity, urging parents to verify vaccination schedules with their providers.

Florida’s Department of Health reported 24 new cyclosporiasis cases on Sept.

3, raising the 2026 total to 500 as the year-round produce season continues; officials stress washing produce (to help prevent infection) amid higher-than-average numbers.

Florida Department of Health reported 20 Vibrio vulnificus cases (3 fatal) this year based on Sept.

3 data, with cases confirmed across multiple counties. Health officials advise residents to avoid raw oysters and exposure of open wounds to brackish water to prevent severe infections.

Sea Salt and Barbatella, two popular Third Street South restaurants, join this year’s Sizzle Dining event (Sept.

1–30) offering fixed-price menus that support Blessings in a Backpack SWFL and help feed local elementary school children.

Southwest Florida high school football entered Week 3 with Thursday matchups wrapping up and plans to begin today with the Game of the Week as the Lely Trojans face the Naples Golden Eagles at 7:30 p.m.