Good morning, Naples.

Opera Naples announced its 2026-27 season with crowd-pleasing operas, concerts, and a Festival Under The Stars at Baker Park.

Tickets are on sale now for shows running from December through March.

Duke Energy Florida will lower electric rates by 71 cents to $164.64 starting in January 2027 if approved (pending a Florida Public Service Commission decision), a move attributed to an innovative tax strategy that accelerates tax credit returns following three earlier rate reductions this year.

The Florida Coastal Corridor built its first artificial reef off Naples yesterday when a crew placed 43 concrete structures about 14 miles offshore (supporting coastal conservation).

The project marks the group’s initial effort in enhancing the local ecosystem.

North Collier Fire Rescue dedicated a new lifeguard tower at Vanderbilt Beach (the first of 11 planned towers) Friday morning to improve emergency response and help prevent drownings.

Officials plan to launch a junior lifeguard program to further boost beach safety.

Florida recorded 73 dengue cases by Aug.

29, with 59 in Hillsborough, and health officials urged residents to use EPA-registered insect repellent and remove standing water before Labor Day weekend.

A recall of frozen blueberries linked to an E. coli outbreak has expanded to include a Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend sold at Walmart; customers in Florida and 15 other states should check freezers and return affected items.

Naples high school football team beat Lely 63–0 in the Coconut Bowl on Sept.

4 — a game that showed strong local talent.

Senior Marshon Jackson scored four touchdowns as Immokalee beat Barron Collier 46-13 on Sept.

4, 2026.

Marco Island's Manta Rays defeated Gateway Charter Griffins 62-0 on Friday, Sept.

4 in a football game.

Bishop Verot defeated Riverdale (38-0) on Friday, Sept.

4. The shutout win boosted the team's season as they prepare for upcoming games.