Naples
Today
Monday, December 15th, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A recent fundraiser raised $641,000 for Valerie's House, a nonprofit that has helped 7,500 children and families cope with loss during its second annual Sunset Soirée held Nov. 20 at the Family is Forever home in Fort Myers (the funds will continue to support essential grief counseling services). News-Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lee Health has launched Florida’s first AI-powered birth care center to help nurses monitor patients 24/7 (a shift echoed by Naples-based Writing.io using AI to streamline digital workflows), while ServiceNow plans a new innovation hub in West Palm Beach to boost local tech growth. Florida Weekly
- ➤ HexClad is offering limited-edition holiday cookware bundles with up to 50% off starting Dec. 14 and running through Dec. 31 + featuring collections endorsed by Gordon Ramsay. Shoppers in Naples can take advantage of discounts on sets like the Sleigh The Kitchen gift set. Naples Daily News
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Florida Powerball drawing is today with an estimated jackpot of $1.1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers on Saturday. Nationwide, seven tickets won at least $1 million (winning numbers were 1, 28, 31, 57, 58 and 16). Naples Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Naples eateries offer festive options as Le Colonial now serves lunch daily from noon-3 p.m. at Fifth Ave. S., Giuseppe & The Lion unveils a new customizable menu with a Christmas special running Dec. 20-24, and Bicyclette Cookshop presents a 7 Fishes feast on Dec. 24. Florida Weekly
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Gary Owen Live Comedy Show
9:00-10:30 PM — Off The Hook Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with one of America's favorite comedians.
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Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden
11:59 p.m. – 1:29 a.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Cost varies — Celebrate winter in the tropics with a dazzling display of lights and festive treats.
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Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden
11:59 PM - 1:29 AM — Naples Botanical Garden — Festive treats available — Celebrate winter in the tropics with thousands of lights and live music.
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Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden
11:59 p.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Tickets required — Celebrate winter in the tropics with dazzling lights, live music, and festive treats.
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Third Street South Farmers Market
7:30-11:30 a.m. — 1220 3rd St S, Naples, FL — Free entry — Discover a lively market brimming with fresh produce, local goods, and family fun.
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W.O.N.D.E.R Program at Naples Botanical Garden
10 a.m. — Naples Botanical Garden — Included with admission — Engage in fun educational activities for children aged Pre-Kindergarten to 5th grade.
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Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden
11:59 PM – 1:29 AM — Naples Botanical Garden — Cost for treats and drinks — Stroll through a tropical wonderland of lights and enjoy live music and festive treats.
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Comedy Night with Paul Farahvar
6-7:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club, Naples — 2 item minimum purchase — Enjoy an evening of dry humor from Chicago's own Paul Farahvar.
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Family Storytime at Estates Library
10:30 a.m. — Estates Library — Free entry — Enjoy stories, activities, and an art project for children of all ages.
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Lego Fun @ Golden Gate Branch
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Golden Gate Branch — Free entry — Unleash creativity and play with Lego bricks for ages 4 and up.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Soren Kierkegaard
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