Now You Know: Don’t feed pelicans; $55,000 grant to Marco pantry; more
Our Daily Bread Food Pantry is the recipient of a $55,000 grant from the United Church of Marco Island and the Bargain Basket, according to a press release. “UCMI’s long-standing generosity and continuing belief in our mission has been a key factor in our ability to meet the increasing need for our food distributions c
10 Cities Where Home Prices Are Slipping and What Buyers Should Understand First
For years, homebuyers have waited for the housing market to cool. High prices, tight inventory, and expensive mortgage rates made the search feel exhausting. Now, some cities are showing signs of relief. Homes are staying on the market longer, sellers are cutting prices, and buyers have more room to compare options. St
Naples Stormwater Beach Outfall Project ahead of schedule as work continues
NAPLES, Fla. — The Naples Stormwater Beach Outfall Project is ahead of schedule, the latest update from the city confirmed. The goal of the project is to ensure that drainage and stormwater infrastructure remains strong for years to come. The project looks to modernize aging systems that have struggled to keep pace wit
High-speed chase in Collier County ends with woman facing DUI and drug possession charges
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — A five-mile pursuit in Collier County ended with the arrest of 32-year-old Laken Badley, who is facing charges of DUI, fleeing police and drug possession. Deputies said the incident began at the Kings Lake Square shopping center off Davis Boulevard, where they attempted a traffic...
Will The Town Council Reduce a $16,500 Fine
On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will consider a request from Robert Himmelstein to reduce a code violation fine from $16,500 to $0. Himmelstein is refurbishing the old bank building in the Sea Grape Plaza into a furniture store. The fines were a result of shipping containers Himmelsten...
EverWell Precision Health opens in Naples
Dr. Carlos Quintero, a longtime Southwest Florida physician leader and board-certified internal medicine specialist with nearly two decades of experience caring for medically complex patients, has announced the launch of a new medical concierge practice, EverWell Precision Health. The Naples-based practice, located at
City of Naples employee accused of stealing, selling city-owned chainsaw, exhaust fluid
NAPLES, Fla. — A City of Naples employee was arrested on May 21 after being accused of stealing and selling equipment owned by the city. According to the Naples Police Department arrest report, officers received a call from someone on April 9 who believed they had purchased stolen City of Naples property. The caller to
VIDEO: Florida driver strikes child attempting to board school bus
A driver struck a child attempting to board a school bus in Bonita Springs, according to video captured on the bus's camera.
Best of the best: USA Today recognizes Naples burger joint
Few foods are as universally loved as a good burger . With National Burger Day coming up May 28, there couldn't have been a better time for USA Today to recognize a Naples burger joint as being one of the best in Florida . Brooks Burgers has three locations across Naples and has been recognized as one of the best burge
We Have Our First Candidate For Town Council
Ed Schoonover is the first Fort Myers Beach resident to officially file to run for Fort Myers Beach Town Council. Schoonover was recently appointed to the LPA. He’s expected to face current council members Rebecca Link and John McLean and Fort Myers Beach resident Tom Brady. Town Council member John King is also consid

















