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The Veterans History Museum, a volunteer-run collection of military artifacts, is now inside the Collier County Museum building near Airport Road and U.S. 41, offering a look at historical conflicts and honoring women in military service.

It is free and open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Naples chef Kayla Pfeiffer is hosting two culinary events at Heyday Cookshop to support local farmers and the James Beard Foundation: The Listening Session at 5:30 p.m. Oct.

8, and The Wild Table on Oct. 9 including a sunset cruise in Everglades City (featuring local ingredients) and an open-fire dinner.

Forecasters warn that October can bring strong hurricanes—such as Wilma, Michael and Milton—even after a calm season, as El Niño brings heavy rains to the area.

Six years after voters approved a hike, Florida has reached a $15 minimum wage milestone, prompting local business leaders to assess its impact.

A python attacked a pet peacock near Golden Gate Estates, leaving the bird partly consumed and prompting specialist Rhett Stanberry to warn pet owners of rising encounters with the invasive snake in nearby enclosures.

The 14th annual Golisano Children's Hospital fashion show will take place on Thursday, Dec.

10 at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs to raise funds for pediatric cancer care. It supports local families by benefiting Barbara's Friends (a program that has aided over 12,000 children).

Seniors on original Medicare in Southwest Florida have 11 standalone Part D choices for 2027, with some plans (for example, BlueMedicare) set to raise premiums up to 50%; beneficiaries are urged to review options during open enrollment from Oct.

15 to Dec. 7.

High school football teams in SW Florida won key games on Friday, Oct.

2. St. John Neumann secured a promising win and may clinch the district title next week as Port Charlotte snapped a three-game losing streak and Gateway celebrated a strong Homecoming victory, boosting local pride.