Good morning, Naples.

Sizzle Dining is underway at Lake Park Diner in Collier County and 139 other locations to offer discounted healthy meals that support local children.

Organizers plan to sell 100,000 meals this year - up from over 87,000 last year.

Collaboratory's Arts and Animals field of interest grants deployed $90,000 this fall to 14 local nonprofits supporting arts and animal welfare programs.

The foundation connected donors with mission-focused groups to ensure every dollar made a measurable impact.

On Sept. 11 at the Naples Airport, staff chased a dog that roamed the tarmac + later the animal was adopted by a local family.

Last Saturday, the Naples Players held an improv drop-in at Sugden Theater where 10 locals practiced creative exercises with instructor Kit FitzSimons despite a brief rainstorm — the workshop costs $10 and will return on Sept.

26 from 4:30 p.m.

Diesel prices reached record highs along the Gulf Coast, with Fort Myers stations charging up to $6.39 per gallon.

Many local drivers struggle as rising costs strain daily commutes.

Southwest Florida public schools are preparing for a state rule that requires parental consent for AI use in classrooms by July 1, 2027.

School districts are training staff and forming work groups to help guide parents and students in the new policy.

Florida's July bar exam pass rate fell to 75.2%, marking its first decline in three years, with scores for first-time test takers and out-of-state applicants affecting the overall average (Ave Maria School of Law in Naples achieved 89.8%).

The exam was held in Tampa on July 28-29.

State agencies contracted experienced outdoor professionals to hunt invasive Burmese pythons in Collier, Lee and neighboring counties.

Contractors earn $14 to $30 per hour + receive additional incentives per snake removed, officials said.

Florida health officials reported 152 locally acquired dengue cases — 134 in Hillsborough County — as of Sept.

17 and advise residents to use repellent and remove standing water. Eleven counties remain under mosquito alerts amid rising dengue and other mosquito-borne illnesses.

Tripadvisor rated Caffè Milano in Naples as a hidden gem after it placed No. 2 on the Best of the Best Restaurants list based on millions of diner reviews.

The Italian restaurant was recognized on Sept. 18 for its local charm and signature dishes.

South Fort Myers (29-14) defeated Community School of Naples in Friday's high school football game at the school in Naples.

Former Naples High All-American Jean Bonnici Allender (Class of 1994) will be inducted into the FHSAA Hall of Fame tomorrow in Gainesville.

She led her team to three state titles and compiled a 69-3 record during her high school career.