Naples’ 2025 housing market year in review
In 2025, the U.S. housing market largely continued the sluggish trends that have defined the post-pandemic years: high prices, elevated mortgage rates, and persistent economic uncertainty. Historically few homes sold through November 2025, and as sellers struggled to find buyers, many chose not to list at all. That...
Collier County celebration set for vets’ nursing home in Golden Gate
Southwest Florida veterans and a host of state and local officials have the first of many milestones coming up with a new nursing home project starting in 2026. A land dedication ceremony is set for Jan. 9 to usher in the county donating 23.5 acres to the state Department of Veterans’ Affairs that will be home to a...
Four Arrested in Coordinated Walmart Theft Operation Across Lee County
Lee County deputies grabbed four suspects tied to thefts at Walmart locations around the county. The Lee County Sheriff's Office caught wind of crimes at the Pine Island Road store and another in Estero. Both happened between Dec. 22 and Dec. 23. On Dec. 22, deputies got their first call...
Frost advisory for portions of Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast New Year’s morning
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A frost advisory is in effect for the Gulf Coast from 1 a.m. until 8 a.m. New Year's morning. The advisory includes inland Lee, Charlotte and Collier counties. It also includes the city of Fort Myers. Temperatures are expected to fall into the 30s for...
DNA leads to arrest 21 years after Florida woman was attacked in her home,...
A man has been arrested in connection to a sexual battery that took place more than 21 years ago, according to the Collier County Sheriff's Office.
Fly Heli responds to wildlife concerns over low-flying helicopter near FMB
Fox 4's Austin Schargorodski reports on Fly Heli’s response after neighbors raised concerns about helicopter flights near Bowditch Point.
Growing pains – In Collier County development is pushing north, east
Southwest Florida is experiencing a construction boom with thousands of new homes being built in Lee and Collier counties. Despite rapid growth, housing affordability remains a major issue for the average local income earner. Large master-planned communities, such as Kingston and Corkscrew Grove, are set to add...
FORECAST: Coldest New Year’s Eve in 25 years!
Here is your forecast for Tuesday, December 30th, 2025. A strong cold front moved this morning, keeping temperatures cooler than average this afternoon. With gusty winds following the front, a Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until 7pm. Tonight, temperatures will drop into the 30s across SWFL, the coldest...
4 top mystery writers to speak at Naples author series in 2026
Michael Connelly, author of the immensely popular novels about LAPD Detective Harry Bosch, is one of four best-selling mystery writers who headline this winter’s Nick Linn Lecture Series . A few seats are still available for these four exclusive events — which include lunch, a lecture and a book signing — at the...
Daily Limit: Favorite posts of the decade
From life-saving to life-altering and life-affirming, the myriad stories from the bass fishing world have fueled Daily Limit columns over the past 10 years. The author is proud to have penned articles on many of the sport’s legends, while also recording feats of potential greats along with news, trends and human...

















