Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of September.
Good morning, Naples.
Naples will hold a 9/11 Candlelight Remembrance at Fred W.
Coyle Freedom Park this Friday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. — the event offers personalized white luminaries and flameless candles to honor first responders and civilians.
A 25th anniversary tribute for the Sept.
11 attacks took place Monday, Sept. 7 at three Southwest Florida sites including Bernice Braden Park, Hertz Arena, and Artis Naples, where 2,977 American flags were planted to honor the victims (the flags remain on display this Labor Day weekend).
RSW is undergoing a major expansion with its new Concourse E scheduled to open with 14 gates in late 2027 to handle up to 15,000 more passengers daily.
The project, which began in 2024, also features updated food, shopping concessions and terminal upgrades.
Webbworks Tattoo Studio on Pine Ridge Road offers custom ink created by experienced artists for walk-ins plus those with appointments, tailoring each design to the client's unique vision.
The family-owned shop has served Naples with its custom tattoo expertise for 20 years.
FPL Home is warning customers that homeowners face repair costs for exterior electric and water lines unless they purchase extra coverage from third party providers.
The plan covers up to $7,000 for water and $5,000 for electric fixes, starting today at $6.23 a month before rising to $13.96.
Lee Health reminds residents that September is National Suicide Prevention Month and Sept.
17 is National Physician Suicide Awareness Day. The announcement encourages everyone to check on each other's well-being and to call the 988 Lifeline (available 24/7) if help is needed.
In Naples, Kolter Urban is developing an eight-story 51-unit condo complex featuring a private marina, resort-style pools, and a wellness center which is expected to be completed in late-2027 with prices starting at $3.7 million.
Luxury condo developments are expanding across Florida for high-end buyers; Naples will see Olana Naples Residences breaking ground this fall with completion set for 2028 and 3300 Gulf Shore planned for late 2027 with resort-style amenities.
The projects target buyers with upscale tastes.
The News-Press and Naples Daily News released a nominee video for Southwest Florida Boys Athlete of the Week covering Aug.
31-Sept. 5, 2026, spotlighting local youth for their athletic skills.
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