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'Suppressing': Naples man among 9 arrested during UF pro-Palestine protest
A Naples man among nine protesters arrested by law enforcement Monday evening as a pro-Palestinian demonstration continued at the University of Florida says the institution suppressed students' First Amendment rights. Parker Stanley Hovis, 26, a computer science major, faces trespassing charges. Court records did not say when he'd go before a judge. ...
Local hunter aims to solve Marco Island iguana invasion
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — On Marco Island, if you see iguanas, a local man could be at your home to solve the problem in minutes. "They don't have any natural predators here. So, I decided to make myself one," the founder of DownGoesIguana, John Johnson, said. Johnson began a...
Restaurant inspections: 10 things to know about them in Naples, Fort Myers, Cape, Bonita
Note to readers: The News-Press and Naples Daily News are providing special coverage of food and dining this week. We will have interesting and unique Southwest Florida food and dining stories published on our websites from Sunday, April 28 to Sunday, May 5. Bon Appetit! With thousands of restaurants in Southwest Florida, the...
Fight to save the trees in Naples neighborhood
When Sue Canfield looks up in her front yard, she sees light shining through the sprawling branches of a 25-year-old Oak towering above her. The trees, which line every road in the waterways of Naples, is why she choose this neighborhood but soon those very trees will be taken down.
Senior Center gives older adults power of connection
Each year during the month of May, we come together as a community to celebrate Older Americans Month to recognize the contributions of older adults and to highlight trends in aging. At Baker Senior Center Naples, we reaffirm our commitment to serving older adults each and every day. With our...
5 great bites at new and old Naples restaurants
Borrowing from the nuptial tradition of something old, something new, this week’s best bites are from two new restaurants and one longstanding popular destination at Waterside Shops. I won't wait another 6 years ...
North Naples chef shares his special recipe: How to succeed in the restaurant business
Note to readers: The News-Press and Naples Daily News are providing special coverage of food and dining this week. We will have interesting and unique Southwest Florida food and dining stories published on our websites from Sunday, April 28 to Sunday, May 5. Today we learn about building a successful restaurant business from Shaaban "Shabo" Emara, owner of Shabo's Bistro in North Naples. Bon Appetit and Bottoms Up!
'Naples Complete Streets Project' unveiled, aims for pedestrian-friendly infrastructure
NAPLES, Fla. — The City of Naples hosted a public meeting this afternoon at the River Park Community Center Auditorium to discuss the "Naples Complete Streets Project." This initiative targets street rejuvenation in the design district, including 1st Avenue S, 12th Street S. and 10th Street, aligning them with the city's brand. It involves enhancing lighting, landscaping, irrigation, stormwater systems, utilities and expanding sidewalks and bikeways.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety
David Perez is an engineer paramedic with North Collier Fire. “I went to paramedic school at Miami Dade College,” said Perez. “I put in for an application at North Collier Fire, which was North Naples at the time. And it’s been it’s been a roller coaster ever since to say the least.”
Chunk of Space Hardware Rips Through Florida Man’s Home
Last month in Naples, Florida, resident Alejandro Otero received a distressing phone call from his nineteen-year-old son about an unidentified object, about the size of a soda can, had crashed through the roof of their house and ripped through multiple hardwood floors. Otero’s son was home alone during the incident and was luckily uninjured from the event. A month later, NASA confirmed the object had come from space. Raising some questions about the object’s descent.
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