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Buckle up, this week’s headlines pack a punch. From a shocking teen arson arrest that’s shaken the community, to a $63 million affordable housing project breaking ground, and an $11 million commercial sale signaling shifts in the local market — Collier County is anything but quiet. Add in new jobs, new developments, and a few courtroom twists, and you’ve got the week’s must-know mix of drama and growth.

Grab your coffee — here’s what’s happening around town. ☕👇

🔗 Naples Teen Arrested in Connection With Devastating Arson That Burned Friend

🔗  McDowell Housing Partners Breaks Ground on $63 M “Ekos Creekside” Affordable Housing in Naples

🔗  3 of 5 Penthouses Sold at Naples Waterfront Project as Reservations Turn to Contracts

🔗 Marco Authorities Hunt Female Suspect, One Arrested, and Huntington’s Project Advances

🔗 SWFL Poised for Growth: 200,000 New Workers Needed in Coming Years

🔗 Hoffmanns Expand Naples Maritime Reach with Pure Florida Buy

🔗  Mixed Reaction at Collier Planning Board Over Orange Grove Conversion

🔗  Naples Tractor Supply Store Sells for $11M — What It Signals in CRE Market

🔗 State Drops Charges in Naples Road-Rage Case — What It Means for Local Justice

 🔗  🎯 Things to Do Oct. 9 – Oct. 15, 2025 (Naples / SWFL Edition)

 🔗 State Drops Charges in Naples Road-Rage Case — What It Means for Local Justice

🔗 🐾 Paws Fest Returns to Naples This Saturday — Free Pet Services, Adoption & More

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