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Naples, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Naples! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What crime spree led to arrests across Old Naples streets?
  • How could Naples’ coast change under a new flood resilience blueprint?
  • How a Naples teen turned a leukemia battle into a volleyball comeback

Also on today's calendar: New Vein Care Option Available for Naples Area Residents and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 91, low: 75.
  • Friday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Couple accused of stealing BMW, using stolen credit cards at Four Seasons in Naples (winknews.com) — Old Naples residents may want to double-check their driveways and garages after police arrested a couple accused of stealing a BMW, burglarizing homes on 1st Avenue South and Oleander Drive, and using stolen credit cards at the Four Seasons. Naples Police say the pair, previously arrested in 2025 cases, now face multiple charges including burglary, grand theft auto, and mail theft.
   

• Conservancy of SWFL releases nature-based Flood Resilience Blueprint (wgcu.org) — Naples is serving as the test site for a new Flood Resilience Blueprint that explores nature-based protections like mangroves and living shorelines instead of relying only on seawalls and drainage systems. Developed by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, the plan maps where these strategies could work best, offering Naples residents insight into future flood and storm defenses.
   

• Alba Cuka, 16, beats leukemia, reunites with Golisano on volleyball court (winknews.com) — A Naples Classical Academy volleyball match in North Naples became a powerful celebration as 16-year-old student-athlete Alba Cuka, now in remission from leukemia, reunited with a former Golisano Children’s Hospital leader who supported her through treatment. The Childhood Cancer Awareness Month game, with gold jerseys sponsored by Golisano, highlighted Alba’s journey from bedridden patient to thriving player, inspiring other local families facing cancer.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • FYI: Turtle Poaching seen in Pelican Bay ponds.
    I wanted to give PB community neighbors a heads up: I witnessed a group of men illegally trapping turtles from one of our community ponds last week… (Nextdoor Pelican Bay)
  • ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹PŁEASE CAN ANYONE FOSTER CHIP, he has only known facility life🥲He’s so nice and very friendly, he is a fantastic dog.
    Please watch the whole video and reach out if you can help me.. (Nextdoor Willoughby Acres)
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Kitchen Designer in Naples. Apply here.
  • Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Kitchen Manager in Naples. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Naples here.

🗞 Nearby News

Golden Gate

  • Who's on top of SW FL Super 10 football rankings entering Week 5? (naplesnews.com)

Bonita Springs

  • New ninja challenge gym opens in Bonita Springs (winknews.com)
  • From coffee trailer to cafe: Lovr Boys' next chapter in Bonita Springs (news-press.com)
  • SW Florida city nominated for a "great places" distinction. How to vote (naplesnews.com)

Ok Naples! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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