Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nat, a 5-year-old terrier mix, is waiting for a forever home at the Gulf Coast Humane Society with a reduced adoption fee during their holiday event. ABC7
- ➤ Over a thousand spectators gathered to enjoy the annual Christmas parade in Naples, Fla., on Dec. 3, 2024, featuring floats, fake snow, and candy distribution. News-Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Naples city employee was terminated and is under investigation for allegedly misusing city-issued purchasing cards for personal expenses. NBC2
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Several new business ventures including restaurants, a wine shop, and a Chicago-style pizza chain are opening in North Naples, while Publix plans a major renovation and a former hotel transforms into housing for retirement community employees. Naples News Now
- ➤ A Naples property at 3401 Rum Row leads as the highest-priced home sale in Collier County for November 2024, fetching $29,070,000. Naples Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A record-breaking 31 endangered Florida panthers have died in 2024, primarily due to vehicle collisions on Interstate 75. WINK News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The attorney for Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann, who was arrested for DUI, is seeking a deposition to question discrepancies in police officers' accounts of her arrest. WINK News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ In cold weather, Floridians are advised to set their thermostats to 68 degrees for comfort and efficiency, and to reverse ceiling fan direction to clockwise on low speed to distribute warmth evenly. Naples Daily News
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Ran Adler Art Exhibition at Naples Botanical Garden
Experience the transformative art of assemblage artist Ran Adler, showcasing installations that reflect his unique relationship with nature using found materials.
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Los Indomables Concert
Experience an exciting night of live music featuring Los Indomables at the Dimension Event Center in Naples.
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Coconut Point Saturday Storytime
Experience a delightful weekly storytime for children every Saturday at Coconut Point.
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Jeff Allen Live Comedy Show in Naples, Florida
Experience an evening of laughter with comedian Jeff Allen at Off The Hook Comedy Club, a renowned venue in Naples.
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Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden Celebration
Celebrate the festive season at Naples Botanical Garden, featuring thousands of lights, live music, and seasonal treats.
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Trivia Tuesday at Ankrolab Brewing
This event invites participants to engage in competitive trivia while enjoying craft beers at Ankrolab Brewing, featuring themed trivia nights like Harry Potter.
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Kevin Farley Comedy Show
Kevin Farley will perform live at Off The Hook Comedy Club in Naples, offering an evening of entertainment.
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Kevin Farley: Live Comedy Show in Naples, Florida
Comedian Kevin Farley will be performing live at Off The Hook Comedy Club in Naples, providing an evening of laughter and entertainment.
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Holiday Karaoke Celebration
Enjoy a festive evening of Christmas karaoke with decorations, food, and prizes at the Collier Museum in Naples.
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I USED TO LIKE YOU Tour featuring Comedian Kat Timpf in Naples, Florida
Comedian Kat Timpf brings her 'I USED TO LIKE YOU' tour to Off The Hook Comedy Club, sharing humor derived from her life experiences and stories.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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