UPDATE: Arrest made in Fort Myers Beach fatal shooting, LCSO says
Lee County sheriff's deputies have arrested a man in a Jan. 11 Fort Myers Beach shooting death. Lee County sheriff's deputies about 1:30 a.m. responded to a shooting in the 400 block of Madison Court. By about 3 p.m., LCSO announced on X that it had arrested 59-year-old Carlos Gonzalez on manslaughter. "One...
From the Archives: Southwest Florida and serial killers
“ Serial murder is neither a new phenomenon, nor is it uniquely American,” reads a public report from the FBI on the subject. “Dating back to ancient times, serial murderers have been chronicled around the world. In 19th century Europe, Dr. Richard von Krafft-Ebing conducted some of the first documented research on...
Welcome pets Winonna and Gregor to your home
Wynonna is a sweet and resilient feline who found herself back at the shelter due to a housing change, through no fault of her own. At 7 years old, she remains spry and affectionate, confidently approaching visitors to ask for attention. Her expressive face seems to say she’s ready to settle back into a loving home....
Celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Naples
The annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade and festivities are Monday, Jan. 19, gathering at Cambier Park in Naples at 10 a.m. with the parade beginning at 11 a.m. on Fifth Avenue South. This is the 29th annual event hosted by the Collier County NAACP, the National Association for the Advancement of...
Florida Man Won $5 Million Top Prize Playing Scratch-Off Game
The Florida Lottery recently announced that Agustin Garcia Guerrero, of Labelle, claimed a $5 million top prize from the $5,000,000 Ca$h Money scratch-off game. The Florida man chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $3,053,000. The Hendry County winner purchased his winning ticket from...
Ronnie Baker Brooks to perform live in Bonita Springs
Award-winning blues rock guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Ronnie Baker Brooks will perform live at Arts Bonita in Bonita Springs on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. With his 2024 Alligator Records debut album, Blues In My DNA, Ronnie — son of legendary multiple GRAMMY Award nominee, Blues Hall Of Famer, and longtime Alligator...
‘Ding’ Lecture Series Kicks Off With ‘Tales of an Innkeeper’
The 21st annual “Ding” Darling Winter Lecture Series opens Thursday, Jan. 22, with Tony Lapi, longtime innkeeper at the historic ‘Tween Waters Inn & Marina on Captiva Island, speaking about famous guests like “Ding” Darling and Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, plus other anecdotes from his book Tales of an Island...
SanCap Community Bank Reopens McGregor Branch
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is proud to announce the reopening of its McGregor Boulevard Branch after being closed for more than three years due to severe damage and flooding from Hurricane Ian. The original building, which sustained catastrophic structural damage during the storm, was ultimately razed and rebuilt...
Beyond Juicery + Eatery Expands in Naples with Second Location – Now Open
NAPLES, Fla. — Beyond Juicery + Eatery is continuing its rapid growth in Southwest Florida with the opening of a second location in Naples, marking another milestone for the fast-casual health-focused franchise in the region. Founded in Birmingham, Michigan, Beyond Juicery + Eatery has steadily built momentum...
$1B mixed-use project sings up new investor
Construction begins on new $25 million luxury car dealership. Construction has begun on the Genesis of Naples dealership at the intersection of Pine Ridge Road and Interstate 75. The new two-story Genesis store is being built on three-parcels totaling 10.5 acres that its owners, the Zeller family, bought in 2022 for...
