Good morning, Naples.

Our Daily Bread Food Pantry received a $250,000 grant from the Naples Children Foundation to support its Family Pantry and Healthy Kids programs that help combat food insecurity.

The grant is part of a broader effort to ensure local children thrive in schools and summer programs.

UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz announced that his Cape Coral restaurant, Tito’s Cantina, will close Oct.

5 due to ongoing health issues — the business will offer food, drink, and merchandise specials with a UFC fight night and belt giveaway as a final celebration.

SpaceX is launching its Falcon Heavy rocket today at 11:53 p.m. ET from Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center near Cape Canaveral.

Local viewers can follow live coverage as FLORIDA TODAY’s Space Team begins two hours before liftoff and submit photos+videos for potential publication.

Tropical Storm Hanna is now far east & is expected to become post-tropical tonight with no direct impact for Naples.

Forecasters say a slow-moving front could spark tropical development from the southern Gulf to Florida’s Southeast coast later this week so residents should stay alert.

Drone pilot Ricardo Rolon recorded footage on Sept.

21 of the $26 million new Naples Pier under construction at 12th Ave. South, showing progress + a design built to be stronger after Hurricane Ian. Crews plan to complete the resilient pier by July.

After a competitive week of high school football, Bishop Verot moved to the top of the rankings and Neumann continued climbing as teams prepare for Week 7 in Southwest Florida.