Tyler Farr at Everglades Seafood Festival
The Everglades Seafood Festival, presented by the Florida Stone Crabbers Association, is set to commence Friday, Feb. 13 at 5 p.m., just outside Everglades City Hall at 102 Copeland Ave. North. The fest will conclude at 6 p.m. Feb. 15. This year’s music headliner is country sensation Tyler Farr. He...
Feasts for Naples lovers of food
Palate, pleasure, romance – three Valentine’s Day food groups. It’s not simply food and service to consider when selecting a Valentine’s Day venue – romance is on the menu, too. Fortunately, for those seeking a dinner location with great food, drinks, service and that certain...
Pets of the Week: A pair of pets at Humane Society Naples
Leon is about 2 years old and weighs 47 pounds. He is available for adoption at the Patty Baker Humane Society Naples Main Shelter on Airport Pulling Road. Leon may be a bit shy at first, but once he warms up, he turns into the ultimate cuddle bug! He loves attention and affection, and once he trusts you, he’ll...
Naples Winter Wine Fest auction raises millions for Collier children
Money can't buy sunny skies in Naples, but it can buy an all-inclusive luxury wine trip to Italy during the Naples Winter Wine Festival live auction. Though skies were gloomy and rainy, hundreds gathered at the Ritz-Carlton Tiburon on Saturday, Jan. 31, to place competitive bids on luxury experiences during the...
Residents alarmed as large reptiles take over US region: ‘Here just about year-round’
"They undermine the seawall." Residents alarmed as large reptiles take over US region: 'Here just about year-round' first appeared on The Cool Down .
The FWC’s campaign to collect frozen iguanas underway in SW Florida
As expected, green iguanas living in Southwest Florida froze and fell to the ground in many places early Sunday morning (Feb. 1). Temperatures plummeted into the low 30's as far south as Naples and for the invasive green iguanas, which have adverse impacts on Florida’s environment and economy, it made them not only...
Editor provides a closer look at how we cover crime and courts in SWFL
Even when you live in paradise, crime can attempt to hide among the shadows of the towering palms. The Fort Myers News-Press and Naples Daily News shines light on those shadows because our readers are affected. We aspire to inform the community, hold those in authority accountable, respect victims and show how...
What does 2026 hold for the Gulf Coast real estate market? | Home Front
With many in the real estate industry relieved that an underwhelming 2025 is now behind us, it’s a fitting moment to reflect on how the year concluded, and to consider what may lie ahead. Nationally, 2025 marked the third consecutive year in which home sales barely cleared the 4 million mark, well below levels one...
Gardening: Pineapples and Florida – History, tips and more
The Marco Island Historical Society had a public celebration for Pineapple Day at the Historical Museum last Saturday. If you were able to attend, you learned a lot about the history of pineapples on Marco Island. I thought I would send this information out to those of you who could not attend.
Man arrested in Collier County, accused of leading troopers, deputies, police in multi-county chase
NAPLES, Fla. — A multi-county pursuit involving Florida Highway Patrol state troopers, Charlotte County Sheriff's Office deputies, Collier County Sheriff's Office deputies and officers from the North Port Police Department ended with an arrest Saturday night. According to a press release from FHP, troopers received a...

















