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America’s First Responders and Military Museum moving out of the Naples Airport into new location
It may be small in stature, but the significance of the artifacts located inside America’s Military and First Responders Museum in the Naples Airport is anything but small in what it means to those who served in the military or lost someone who served. Soon, there will be a...
3 To Know: Ex-Naples Ballet staffer accused of $153K theft, more
1. Ex-Naples Ballet staffer accused of $153K theft. A former Naples Ballet manager faces fraud charges after authorities say she stole more than $100,000 over three years. Nicole Christine Saunders, 54, faces charges of scheme to defraud, grand theft over $100,000 and criminal use of personal identification information. According to...
NCH Health: NCH Opens orthopedics walk-in clinic in Naples
I am excited to announce the recent opening of the HSS at NCH Orthopedics Now walk-in clinic. The cutting-edge clinic represents a significant milestone in the ongoing commitment of HSS at NCH to enhance the orthopedic care options available to residents of Naples and surrounding areas. The state-of-the-art facility features...
Remaining hot and dry for most Tuesday in SWFL
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Memorial Day was a hot one in Southwest Florida, with Naples hitting 92⁰ Monday, Fort Myers 95⁰ and Punta Gorda 96⁰ as the hit spot. Though close, none of these were record highs. About four showers have been picked up on radar...
East Naples man arrested for DUI, several charges after high-speed chase with deputies
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — A man was arrested for DUI and several other charges after he led deputies on a high-speed chase across south Naples early Thursday. Jorge Lopez, 36, reportedly fled from a traffic stop on Davis Boulevard, reaching speeds of nearly 100 mph before crashing into a fence and light pole at a home in Naples Manor.
Most common invasive species in Fort Myers and Naples: Here's what to look for
While Florida has a ton of gorgeous wildlife and plantlife, it also has thousands of non-native species of plants and animals. These species may seem harmless from the outside, but they can destroy an entire ecosystem over time. So which plant and animal species are invasive in Southwest Florida? Here's...
Circle K is making Naples gas cheaper today. What to know about the limited time deal
Today's a great day to fill up your gas tank. Circle K Fuel Day is back this year! Gas will be cheaper at the nine Naples-area Circle K stations for a limited time today. Here's everything you need to know about this limited deal and where to get gas. What...
Golfers honor veterans at 16th annual Patriot Golf Day tournament in Naples
NAPLES, Fla. — This Memorial Day, nearly 100 people participated in a special golf tournament at the Vineyards Country Club to honor those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, raising money for the Folds of Honor Foundation. "We've been supporting this event for years," said...
Naples High School Class of 2024 graduates; see festivities in dozens of photos
Naples High School Class of 2024 graduated Friday in the school's gymnasium. The 427 seniors at the high school were among 3,400-plus Collier County School District students graduating this year. The school was founded in 1928. The school's mascot is the Eagle, and the school colors are blue and gold.
Naples man, 53, killed in single-vehicle crash after losing control of pickup, FHP says
A 53-year-old Naples man is dead after authorities say he was involved in a single-vehicle accident. The crash happened shortly after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday along Golden Gate Boulevard, near Everglades Boulevard, in Golden Gate Estates, according to a Florida Highway Patrol incident report. Troopers said the pickup was traveling west...
Heat records? May is scorching in some parts of Florida. What we know about Naples weather
This summer is gearing up to be one of the hottest in Florida history ― and it's only May. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for this weekend due to the high heat index that's expected. Here's what to know about this weekend's weather in...
Going, going, gone: Luxury home in Moorings near downtown Naples headed to auction
A luxury home in the sought-after Moorings community will be sold to the highest bidder. Minutes from downtown Naples, the nearly 5,000-square-foot home is described as the "very epitome of fine Southwest Florida living." Neither the property, nor the sellers are "distressed," rather the auction is designed to drum up...
Hurricane Ian offered silver lining involving pelicans and shorebirds
Hurricane Ian wrecked Southwest Florida in late 2022, and among the devastation were the major fishing piers in Collier and Lee counties. It was certainly a complete bummer for the landlubbers who frequented the structures angling for that night’s dinner. But, for pelicans and other shorebirds, however, that storm...
This Gil Hanse-designed Florida golf club will have 250 members and a $500K initiation
Detroit-based Soave Enterprises is aiming for an autumn completion of the Kinsale Golf Club at Vanderbilt Drive and Wiggins Pass Road in North Naples, Florida, and stretches to Tamiami Trail near Old 41 Road. The project had received initial backing from Collier County about a half-dozen years ago, pre-pandemic, but work didn’t begin until 2023. Famed architect Gil Hanse and his partner Jim Wagner are leading the project. They are known for major restoration work on some of the world’s most iconic courses including New York’s Winged Foot Country Club, the host of a half-dozen U.S. Opens, and the Los Angeles Country...
Naples Water Department announces temporary change in water supply
Some people might notice a change in their water beginning next week. Each year, the Naples Water Department temporarily changes its disinfection process for the drinking water supply. The temporary change will happen starting on Monday and will last through the end of June. During this time, you may notice...
Naples pilot program could turn guesthouses into workforce housing in Urban Estates
In the Urban Estates, guesthouses could one day take on a new meaning and purpose. The houses could provide more affordable housing, addressing a critical shortage in Collier County. At a board meeting May 14, county commissioners gave the greenlight to move ahead with legalizing the rentals, but only in the urban area of...
3 To Do: Puppy Prom, Marine camp at Rookery Bay, more
1. This weekend: Puppy Prom may prove hard to resist. Spend an evening surrounded by tuxedo-and-tutu-clad adoptable dogs and an array of vendors. The fundraising event will raise money for animal welfare in Collier County. Information: naplespuppyprom.com. 2. Register now: Marine camp at Rookery Bay. Rookery Bay Research Reserve’s Student...
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