U.S. Champion Johnny Johns Passes Away
Johnny Johns, a U.S. champion in pairs and ice dance in the 1970s and a longtime, beloved World and Olympic coach, passed away on Feb. 20, 2026, following complications from knee surgery. He was 74. A memorial service will be held on March 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2...
What salary do I need to afford a house in Naples in 2026?
What salary do I need to afford a house in Naples in 2026?. The cost of living has grown to historic levels since the pandemic, as home prices and the cost of everyday goods have far outpaced wages. A large portion of this increase has come from housing. The national median sale price hit a record in 2022 and has...
Now You Know: Parks update; ‘Nature Night’ and a classroom makeover
In his recent newsletter, Collier County Commissioner Rick LoCastro gave an update on parks on Marco Island and in South Naples. “We continue our efforts to repair, rebuild, and upgrade all parks in District 1,” LoCastro writes. “Besides reopening Caxambas Park on Marco Island and the 951 Boat Launch on Collier...
Deputies search for missing man in Lee County
ESTERO, Fla. — Lee County deputies are asking for the public's help in locating a missing man. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, Martin Sheehan, 82, was last seen on Seagrove Street in Estero. He was wearing a blue collared golf shirt, tan shorts and tennis shoes. Deputies...
National Fire grows to 35,000 acres, fire officials making progress
People in nearby communities were told days ago they may have to evacuate, though crews have made progress containing the fire.
Florida lawmakers discuss who will foot bill for Alligator Alcatraz
OCHOPEE, Fla. — A large alligator was seen roaming outside of the immigration detention center in Collier County that bares its nickname, an ironic symbol for a controversial facility that’s tightly guarded day and night. In Tallahassee on Monday, a State Senate Appropriations Committee tackled how funds are...
It’s Shrimp Festival Weekend
This weekend is the 68th annual Fort Myers Beach Lions Club Shrimp Festival. It all begins Saturday morning with the Shrimp Festival 5K which begins at Doc Ford’s Restaurant at 9AM. The Matanzas Pass Bridge will be closed from 8:45AM to Noon. The Shrimp Festival parade starts from the...
Town To Spend $138,000 on Temporary Parking Lot
On Monday, the Fort Myers Beach Town Council approved the funds from their road impact fee budget to build the dirt parking lot on the old town hall property at 2525 Estero Boulevard. You may recall that property had been used to store gigantic piles of town owned dirt transferred...
We are not just reporters in SW Florida. We are your neighbors
For our latest installment of "What We Do" where we talk our journalists about their jobs and the stories they write, we catch up with breaking new reporter Tomas Rodriguez, who also covers news in local courtrooms for The News-Press and Naples Daily News. Question: Why did you become a journalist? What sparked your...
From Isolation to Center Stage: Matthew’s Journey with Autism
Matthew Hasley’s journey from a quiet, isolated child to a confident lead actor is a powerful testament to the transformative power of support and the arts. Diagnosed with autism at an early age, Matthew’s life began with struggles. His mom, Trissa, quit her job to stay home with him. Matthew did not speak until he...
