Good morning, Naples.

Steve Popper, president and CEO of Meals of Hope, led residents and family members at The Glenview at Pelican Bay last Monday in late August to pack fresh vegetables for families and seniors facing hunger.

The event underscored the nonprofit’s long-standing effort + to provide healthy meals locally.

Beau's BBQ, a food truck that began as an FGCU project by Tyler Goguen, now serves Texas-style barbecue (brisket, pulled pork, and ribs) and has become one of Florida's best.

It will visit Fort Myers Brewing tomorrow from 2-9 p.m. before planning a brick-and-mortar location.

USA TODAY Wine and Food Experience will offer food and beverage samples from local chefs, live cooking demos and exhibitor interaction at Paradise Coast Sports Complex on Saturday, Nov.

14 from noon to 4 p.m. Presented by Publix, early bird tickets cost $70 before rising to $80 on Oct. 4.

The Naples Philharmonic launched a series of six free live concerts on Thursday at South Regional Library with the first event held from (4 to 5:30 p.m.) and reservations required.

The Florida Board of Education approved new AI guidelines for schools and colleges to secure academic integrity, student privacy, and responsible use.

School districts must update policies by July 1 (for the 2027-2028 school year).

On Sept.16, The Community School hosted a lesson in philanthropy led by Naples Children Foundation that taught sixth graders how giving can help local children by linking hands-on projects to funds raised by the Naples Wine Festival, focusing on citizenship and leadership.

State health officials reported three new measles cases in Collier County, bringing Florida’s total to 161 for the year — exceeding the average of the past 30 years.

Officials said the new infections affect young adults and an infant and stressed that staying up-to-date with the MMR vaccine is essential for community protection.

FGCU released its 2026-27 basketball schedules; the men's team opens Nov.

2 at UCF and the women's team begins Nov. 3 at Indiana. Fans can join Eagle Fan Fest on Oct. 22 at Sugarshack Downtown in Bonita Springs (with free food, drinks, live music) to kick off the season.

High school football previews for Week 5 are announced for games on Sept.

17 and 18 at local schools. The local outlets (News-Press and Naples Daily News) predicted wins for Riverdale, South Fort Myers, and Venice, setting the stage for a busy football weekend.