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Daily editionThursday, October 22nd, 2026

Good morning, Naples.

The Naples Today Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.

Business

  1. Paragon Theaters will open a 33,700 sqft movie theater at Mercato in 2027 to replace the closed cinema and offer upgraded screens (with 4K laser projection and Dolby Atmos sound), heated recliners with table service, and a private rental room while the company hires staff to serve community.

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  2. Hause of Fades, a nearly 2,000 sqft barbershop in University Village, opened on Oct. 18 by 21-year-old FGCU student Jose Cintron with experienced managers & now welcomes customers Monday–Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Its faith-inspired decor and modern amenities include 17 chairs, a pool table, and TVs.

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  3. Breeze Airways launched nonstop flights from Fort Myers to Madison on Oct. 21 and will add routes to Atlantic City today and Dayton tomorrow, with one-way fares starting at $54 and select flight days from RSW.

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  4. Estero-based Hertz Global Holdings invested $80.89 million in its Oro Mobility fleet management firm on Oct. 20 — the deal gives new investors 50% voting rights while Hertz retains majority control to boost rideshare, driver-led, and autonomous fleets.

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Economy

  1. This week, Southwest Florida is making progress with new roads easing congestion, housing developments starting, and projects reviving properties damaged by Hurricane Ian.

    These initiatives aim to boost local mobility and recovery efforts.

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  2. Collier County’s international tourism is rebounding as an Oct. 20 meeting showed 16,400 international visitors in August, an 18% increase from last year.

    Increases came mostly from Canada (up 27.9%) and Europe (up 12.3%) while room rates rose 12% as vacation rentals drove the climb.

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Environment

  1. Florida researchers and the South Florida Water Management District developed the Weighted Removal Index to help prioritize which Burmese pythons to remove by factoring survival and reproduction (mature females have the greatest impact).

    The tool may improve invasive species control near Charlotte County north of Naples.

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  2. Naples is sunny today with a high near 85°F, while heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for South Florida’s east coast starting Saturday as Invest 93L may develop tropical traits.

    Affected areas could see coastal flooding, dangerous surf and rough marine conditions.

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Sports

  1. The News-Press/Naples Daily News released the SWFL Super 10 football rankings after Week 9, showing that top teams remain dominant while several games from Oct. 16 shifted the middle pack.

    Naples' Golden Eagles clinched a District 4A-12 title with a 59-0 win, and key matchups are set for Oct. 23.

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