Good morning, Naples.

On Oct. 3, nearly 18 boats took part in Everglades City’s Annual Blessing of the Stone Crab Fleet at Camellia Street Grill, marking the 17th tradition before stone crab season begins Oct.

15 — Collier County harvests 40% of the 2 million pounds caught.

Feeding Dreams (nonprofit) will host its eighth Golf Tournament on Thursday, Oct.

29 at TPC Treviso Bay to support local children facing food insecurity; the event begins with breakfast at 7:00 a.m., a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. for 18 holes and concludes with a luncheon featuring auctions and awards.

Around 100 local residents gathered in Naples Manor on Friday, Oct.

2 at 11145 Tamiami Trail East to demand accountability after a federal incident left one resident hospitalized. Faith leaders are meeting with sheriff's officials next week (to discuss ways to strengthen community trust).

Celebration Park in East Naples reopened on Oct.

1 with upgraded dining options, a refreshed bar program, and new live entertainment features. The waterfront venue now offers added seating, a lounge, and a sunset deck for guests to enjoy.

The 17th annual blessing of the stone crab fleet was held on Oct.

3 in Everglades City (sponsored by the Florida Stone Crabbers Association) to mark the upcoming season, which runs Oct. 15–May 15. About 18 boats took part, and the season yields 40% of the county’s 2M-pound harvest.

Today in Ochopee, The Workers Circle holds a weekly vigil at Alligator Alcatraz to support detainees and their families, with community members gathering for prayers + listening and sharing their stories.

Florida will end daylight saving time on Nov.

1 at 2:00 a.m. by setting clocks back one hour, shifting sunrise from about 7:30 a.m. to roughly 6:30 a.m. Residents will enjoy extra morning light & shorter evenings.

A stalled cold front is bringing steady rain today to Naples and other areas, while forecasters note low tropical activity and a chance for a system to develop in the southern Gulf between Oct.

8 and 13.

Longtime Naples physicians Dr. Betsy Brothers and Dr. Debra Shepard have spent nearly 30 years caring for the community and mentoring colleagues while expanding local women's and children's health services at NCH and Lighthouse Pediatrics—showcasing a commitment to accessible care that spans generations.

The FDA has expanded its recall of frozen berries sold at Walmart & Trader Joe’s due to potential E. coli contamination, advising customers in Florida to check freezers for affected lot codes on products such as Great Value Organic Blueberries and Triple Berry Blend with best buy dates in 2028.