This Shiny Florida Castle Is Covered in Aluminum and Filled With Bizarre Homemade Art...
Tucked into the quiet backroads of Ona, Florida—population small, charm enormous—you’ll find something utterly unexpected: a castle made of aluminum, rising like a mirage from the swampy landscape. Solomon’s Castle isn’t just a roadside curiosity—it’s a full-blown, self-built fortress of recycled materials, groan-worthy wordplay, and offbeat artistry.
EXTRA TIME EP: 18: A sibling rivalry on the pitch
FC Naples is on a tough road trip with three matches in 10 days. When the team returns home they'll face a rematch and a sibling rivalry.
The Lutgert Companies Introduces Lutgert Estate Management
NAPLES, FLA. (June 25, 2025) — Continuing its legacy of excellence in luxury real estate, The Lutgert Companies is proud to unveil Lutgert Estate Management, an exclusive new division dedicated to providing comprehensive estate oversight and personalized concierge services for luxury homeowners across Southwest...
Art Association Hosting Fireworks Art Show
This July, Southwest Florida’s creative community will light up the summer with Fireworks, a vibrant art exhibition showcasing the energy and color of local talent. Opening July 10th, the show will run through July 26th at the Fort Myers Beach Art Association’s gallery at 13451 McGregor Blvd. Fireworks...
Town Has 30 Days To Respond to Seagate Challenge.
Circuit Court Judge Michael McHugh has given the town of Fort Myers Beach 30 days “to file a response showing cause as to why the requested relief should not be granted.” Once that has been filed, the residents who filed the Writ of Certiorari back in March will have 30 days to respond to the town. This is the first...
Naples Realtor group relaunches leadership academy
After a yearlong hiatus, the Naples Area Board of Realtors is bringing back its Leadership Academy. The new curriculum, according to a statement, provides “well-defined leadership experiences that meet the targeted competencies required of tomorrow’s Realtor professionals and association leaders and aligns with...
Reporting from Alligator Alcatraz: Citizens react as trucks deliver supplies, fill dirt
Note to readers: The Naples Daily News and The News-Press have a reporter and photographer on the ground today (June 26) in the Everglades at the location of what is being referred to as Alligator Alcatraz − an abandoned airport being a temporary migrant detention facility. Semi trucks and others vehicles are pulling...
Fort Myers Beach uses AI to visualize future development in comprehensive plan
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Fort Myers Beach is racing against the clock to submit an updated comprehensive plan to the state by December, outlining how the island will grow, rebuild and preserve its character. To help visualize that future, consultants are using artificial intelligence to create images based on public...
Home Prices Are Dropping in Florida—and Cape Coral, Naples, Miami, and Punta Gorda Stand...
Higher inventory, inflated pandemic prices, and increasing insurance costs might all be part of the reason for home price drops in Florida.
This Cozy Florida Cat Café Lets You Sip Coffee and Snuggle Rescue Kittens All...
If the idea of sipping a latte while a purring tabby curls up in your lap makes your heart melt, then you need to know about Orlando Cat Café. Tucked just west of the city in Clermont, this feline-friendly oasis is equal parts coffee shop, cozy lounge, and kitty playland—and yes, you can take one home (after proper vetting, of course).