Blistering heat. High humidity. Doging rain and lightning storms.
Must be Southwest Florida high school football season.
Football remains the king of sports in Florida and it has made its regal return for 2026 as high school practices began July 27 and Week 0 of the season kicked off Aug. 14.
Naples Daily News and The News-Press sports editor Ed Reed answered a few questions as local teams head back to the gridiron.
Question: What are some of the biggest storylines in SW Florida you're watching as the season begins?

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