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In today's newsletter:

  • How Naples police stopped $10,000 from vanishing in an elder scam.
  • Why Naples families now spend 60% of income on mortgages

Also on today's calendar: Canal Science Symposium and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 78.
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Naples Police Recover $10,000 Sent to California in Elder Fraud Scam After Officers and California Agencies Intercepted the Package in Transit (centralrecorder.com) — Naples police recovered $10,000 an elderly resident was tricked into overnighting to California, after quickly working with UPS and California agencies to intercept the package. Investigators are still pursuing the scammers and warn residents—especially seniors—to be skeptical of urgent cash demands from supposed government agencies, report suspected fraud immediately, and never send cash under phone pressure.
   

• Report: Housing Affordability Takes Downturn in Q2 Due to Market Headwinds (rismedia.com) — Naples ranks among the nation’s least affordable housing markets, with typical families needing about 60% of their income just to cover a mortgage payment. A new national builders’ report blames high rates, construction costs, and a persistent housing shortage, and urges policymakers to ease regulations so more homes can be built and affordability can improve.
   

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  • While walking my dogs along Siesta Bay Dr in Heritage Bay around 7:30pm, a large black bear came out of the wooded preserve area and crossed in front of us on the sidewalk.
    My dogs started barking and the bear just stared at us. It didn’t seem to be afraid in any way. . I quickly dragged the dogs across the street to… (Nextdoor The Quarry)
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    I apologize but I can no longer find the post! The Netflix film, “Remarkably Bright Creatures”, is an absolute MUST see. Quite possibly the best hour… (Nextdoor Willoughby Acres)
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🗞 Nearby News

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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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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