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Miss something this week? Catch up on a few of our big stories in this quick digest.

After speeches to Congress and the United Nations, aimed squarely at spurring world leaders toward bold action on immigration and the environment, Pope Francis will embark on the segment of his American journey expected to be the most centered on ordinary Catholics: a Vatican-organized rally for the family that will culminate in an outdoor Mass for a million people.

Saturday morning begins with a few clouds and temperatures in the low to mid 70s. By late afternoon through Saturday evening Southwest Florida will see scattered rain and thunderstorms.

Paying bills in cash might seem like a relic of yesteryear, but a California-based financial services technology company hopes to change all that with the introduction of a new smartphone app.

Each week, Naples Daily News and PrepZone brings you the best local music and the best local football highlights in one bone-jarring, face-melting place. This week: By His Stripes.

Wherever Conni Leonessa, 57, goes, she stands out. She’s the one with birds on her shoulders and sometimes her head.

IMMOKALEE — The last time the Naples High School football team beat Immokalee at Gary Bates Stadium, the Golden Eagles won a state title.

After waging a competitive quarterback battle early this season, Jack Bueltel and Brian Chancy don't mind sharing the spotlight for the Barron Collier High School football team.

Riders reached high speeds and caught big air at Sugden Regional Park on Friday during the Pro Watercross World Championship.

Casimir Mioduchoski was so worried about the cops finding his drug stash that he paid one of his distributors $1,000 to build a false wall inside his Golden Gate Estates rental home, according to court documents.