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Monday, November 24th, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local postal offices in Collier County, including Downtown Naples and Marco Island, have announced holiday shipping deadlines for USPS, FedEx and UPS—each service sets different cut-off dates for domestic, international and military mail to ensure Christmas delivery. Naples Daily News
- ➤ The Immokalee Foundation held its 2025 Charity Classic Gala — 'Illuminating Pathways to Success' — on November 15th at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, celebrating support for over 1,300 students. The event raised a record-breaking $3.5 million — funding programs from elementary literacy to career training — to boost long-term career success. Florida Weekly
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Major retailers including Walmart, Target, Amazon, Sam’s Club, and Publix are offering holiday meal deals to help Southwest Florida families prepare for Thanksgiving with meals priced from $20 to under $100—shoppers can also find last-minute options at Dollar Tree, Walgreens, and CVS while some stores will be closed on November 27. WINK News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Nov. 8, a patterned-dress suspect stole nearly $500 in local artwork from Island Flair—three Matlacha businesses say the crime deepens their ongoing struggles after Hurricane Ian, and they remain anxious for change. WGCU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Naples and Marco Island can add their holiday light displays to an interactive map that launched in late November—updates continue throughout the season. Home and business owners can complete a short online form to share the number of lights and a brief description of their display. Naples Daily News
- ➤ An archived article detailed Florida Thanksgiving history—showing how traditions changed from a 1565 St. Augustine feast to modern beach celebrations in Naples. Local residents recalled early memories and unique celebrations that mixed loss with gratitude over many years. News-Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Naples teen Michael Gabriel Yates, a 16-year-old with Pituitary gigantism, received donated size 22 sneakers from Laces of Love after the Orlando Magic and Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale each donated two pairs (Michael is 7’2” and the sneakers cost $230 each). Local volunteers will keep searching for larger sizes as he may eventually need up to size 25 shoes. Florida Weekly
- ➤ Seniors in Naples face a difficult choice between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage during open enrollment—Traditional Medicare offers broad provider access without delays from prior authorizations, while Medicare Advantage has lower premiums but stricter network rules. Dr. Maria Bendeck explains that many retirees may switch plans next January—promising a change for those with complex medical needs. Naples Daily News
- ➤ Dr. Dave Trecker, a chemist and retired Pfizer executive from Naples, argues that the U.S. fentanyl crisis is driven largely by domestic production in rogue labs rather than by foreign sources, as some politicians claim—federal agents have seized thousands of pounds of the drug despite a recent 14% drop in local opioid-related deaths. He warns that fentanyl remains a deadly threat that causes nearly 100,000 overdose deaths each year. Naples Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jeeno Thitikul, a 22-year-old Thai golfer, broke Annika Sorenstam's 2002 scoring record by posting a season average of 68.681 at the CME Group Tour Championship to earn her second consecutive win — her record will be at risk if she takes two more strokes in 2025. Naples Daily News
- ➤ Three 5K runs will take place on Thanksgiving Day in Southwest Florida—participants in Tiburón will support the Children’s Miracle Network with check-in at 7 a.m. and an 8 a.m. start, while Fort Myers hosts a new-route Turkey Trot beginning at 7:30 a.m. from McGregor Boulevard to Edison and Ford Winter Estates and Cape Coral’s Gobble Wobble starts at 7:30 a.m. from 4825 Milton St. Naples Daily News
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Comedy Night with Bob Zany
7-8:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — 2 item minimum purchase — Enjoy a night of laughter with renowned comedian Bob Zany.
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Gulfshore Playhouse — Enjoy a musical journey filled with iconic holiday tunes and a heartwarming story.
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Miss Jen's Family Storytime Yoga
10:00-10:30 a.m. — Collier County Library - Headquarters Branch — Free entry — Engage in stories and movement with simple yoga activities for little ones.
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Kevin Herrera Live
6-7:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience Kevin's unfiltered comedy inspired by life's challenges and humor found in everyday moments.
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Kevin Herrera Live Comedy Show
6-7:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Minimum 2 item purchase — Enjoy Kevin Herrera's raw and relatable comedy inspired by life experiences.
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Kelly & Mason Night Lights Concert
6-9 p.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Tickets required — Experience a magical evening with live music under the stars.
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Crystal Marie Live Performance
7:00-8:30 PM — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughs with comedian Crystal Marie as she showcases her talent.
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James Murray Live Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience an interactive stand-up comedy show with James Murray from Impractical Jokers.
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Friday Playdate at Estates Library
10 AM – 12 PM — Estates Library — Free entry — Enjoy open playtime with your little ones while connecting with other parents over coffee and pastries.
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Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden
11:59 PM – 1:29 AM — Naples Botanical Garden — Admission fee applies — Experience a tropical winter wonderland illuminated by enchanting lights.
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