Naples FL

Naples marked a long-awaited milestone in its recovery from Hurricane Ian with a groundbreaking ceremony for the city's cherished pier. Hundreds gathered on and near the pier on the morning of Jan. 5 for the event, which included formal speeches — and a lot of sand throwing with golden shovels and photo ops to...

Madison Adams of Gulf Coast News opened her report with a familiar setup in 2026: a social-media celebrity, a traffic stop, and police paperwork that reads nothing like a flashy TikTok clip.

Looking for some fun in Southwest Florida? Here are our top things to do this weekend and beyond, including the annual Venezia Renaissance Faire and two big art festivals in Fort Myers and Bonita Springs. Plus a look at what’s ahead in January. To submit events, email the details to reporter Charles Runnells at...

The Naples Airport Authority’s Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to award contracts to Curran Young Construction, Garland and Schenkel Schultz for Phase II of renovation work at the North Road Terminal. Phase I was recently completed and included exterior work to the North Road Terminal, including hardening the...

One way to mosey into the New Year with a step into healthy living is to walk regularly. The Naples Walking Club has regular events so that the benefits are multiplied in community. The Naples Walking Club was formed in July 1992 to promote walking on a regular basis for...

At 84 years old, Carol Musser reached a milestone—completing her 100th organized race on Thanksgiving Day 2025. An accomplished racewalker, Musser’s inspiring journey reflects resilience, determination, and the profound impact of a wellness-focused community that supports active aging at every stage of life. Musser...

Another multimillion-dollar Naples estate is up for sale. This time it’s a recently built 8,770-square-foot gulf front estate at 26 Second Ave. S. in Olde Naples. The house, which was completed last year, is on the market for $39 million, according to Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s Village office. It sits...

The Conservancy of SWFL says it saw a steady drop in pelican injuries after the pier was shutdown back in 2022. Now it is preparing for more potential injuries when the pier reopens.

An Arizona-based homebuilder known for master planned communities offering “resort style” living announced plans Tuesday to bring two new communities to Southwest Florida offering more than 2,250 homes. National builder Taylor Morrison has finalized the purchase of two properties in Naples that will become the latest...

Aperture Cellars’ founder and first-generation winemaker, Jesse Katz, and chef, Dustin Valette, will participate in the Naples Winter Wine Festival, taking place from January 30 to February 1. Hosted by the Naples Children & Education Foundation, the festival unites celebrated vintners, acclaimed chefs, and...