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Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Naples. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ North Collier Fire Rescue District introduced eco-friendly plant-fiber helmets for kids at a recent Bonita Shores event to improve fire safety and cut plastic waste (they thanked Better Choice Costumes for leading the initiative). ABC7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Holiday lights brighten Collier County today as visitors enjoy trolley tours, Santa’s Village at the Fairgrounds and festive displays — with Victoria Park in Naples offering its renowned holiday glow. Florida Weekly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Renderings show the planned design for the new Ave Maria Elementary School in Collier County, which will open in August 2026. News-Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A county audit reported on Dec. 16 revealed that key safety records — including vehicle inspection, safety minutes, and inspection reports — were not provided at RSW during its terminal expansion, leaving auditors unable to verify proper safety procedures for airside construction. ABC7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Flu cases increased in 38 counties as the new influenza A H3N2 subclade K (which may reduce vaccine effectiveness) was reported last week, and doctors urge residents to get a flu shot since it still offers protection against other strains. Naples Daily News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A Port Royal home sold for $35 million in November, topping Collier County’s list of priciest sales. Royal Shell Real Estate reported that new constructions in nearby Olde Naples and other developments ranked among the top ten expensive homes. News-Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jayden Petit, the SWFL all-time leading receiver at St. John Neumann, was named the 2025 Gulf Coast Gridiron Player of the Year. He will join the University of Oklahoma next season, and his coach praised his work ethic and passion for football (qualities that promise early success). NBC2
- ➤ Tickets are on sale for the 2026 Chubb Classic at Tiburón Golf Club's Black Course in Naples from Thursday, Feb. 12 to Sunday, Feb. 15. The event begins with a Pro-Am — followed by a 54-hole championship — and includes charity donations and free entry for military and first responders. Naples Daily News
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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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Anthony Rodia Live Comedy Show
6-7:30 p.m. — Off The Hook Comedy Club — VIP & General Admission — Experience the energetic, comedic stylings of Anthony Rodia in Naples.
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W.O.N.D.E.R Family Program
10 AM — Naples Botanical Garden — Included with Garden admission — Engage in fun educational activities that encourage families to explore nature together.
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