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COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — A deadly DUI crash involving three motorcycles and a pickup truck on eastbound US-41 near Cays Drive in Collier County killed one motorcyclist and injured others, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. James Craig was caught in the heavy traffic and detours...

Four great hammerhead sharks washed up dead on Florida beaches this spring, raising concerns about whether humans contributed to the demise of the majestic predators, and if so, what can be done about it. The hammerheads were found lolling in frothy shore breaks and wrack lines in Hobe Sound , Juno Beach , Venice , and Naples between March 15 and April 19. One was brutally disfigured...

Artis—Naples was delighted to announce the results of the Friends of Artis—Naples Gala on March 21, 2026. Celebrating the theme The Pursuit of Harmony, this special event is dedicated to inspiring the next generation through the arts. The gathering began with an elegant cocktail hour in Norris Garden, followed by a beautiful dinner on the Hayes Hall stage, a captivating performance by...

Donna Fiala, “the people’s commissioner” known for her steadfast loyalty to East Naples that propelled her into public office, died April 23. She was 88. Fiala served 20 years as a Collier County Commissioner, the longest in modern county history. She represented East Naples, Marco Island, the Isles of Capri, Goodland and surrounding communities in her District One seat. She was elected in 2000...

Internal corrosion in both engines robbed a Hop-A-Jet Bombardier Challenger of thrust and sent it onto I-75 near Naples on February 9, 2024, the National Transportation Safety Board has concluded. The crash killed the two pilots and destroyed the jet, while a flight attendant and two passengers escaped with minor injuries after scrambling out through a rear baggage door. In a...

AAUW-Marco Island, the local branch of the American Association of University Women, celebrated scholarship winners at C.J.’s On The Bay with an elegant luncheon April 20. Two high school students from Marco Island Academy were awarded $1,000 each. Bianca Fernandes, who will attend University of South Florida to study criminology and Julia Berger, who will study nursing at Belmont College in Tennessee...

At the Sanibel City Council’s annual organizational meeting, council members elected their leaders for the upcoming year. Mike Miller, who has served as mayor since March 2025, was nominated with no opposition and was therefore unanimously elected to continue as Mayor for another term. He thanked all the people of Sanibel and City Staff for making his successes possible, and said, “It is my...

For today's "What We Do", a series where we touch base with our journalists about the topics they cover and they content they create, we connect with Naples Daily News and The News-Press features editor Dave Osborne. The topic: restaurant inspections. Question: What makes restaurant inspections newsworthy? Answer: Just about everyone goes to a restaurant, so knowing about them is important for the...

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal vehicle crash at the intersection of US 41 and Cays Drive in Collier County. FHP says that one person is dead after a motorcycle vs. truck crash. The cause of the crash is still unknown.

Life in South Florida can feel like a race that never slows down. Long commutes, rising costs, and packed neighborhoods are pushing many people to rethink what daily life should look like. More families are searching for space, calm, and a stronger sense of community without leaving the region they...