Assisted living worker accused of using resident’s credit cards to make purchases on Amazon,...
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — An assisted living worker at Collier County was arrested after being accused of using a resident's credit cards to make purchases. According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office, Edna Val, 21, is accused of using two credit cards belonging to a resident with severe dementia and Alzheimer's...
Lee Health acquires Florida physician practice
Lee Health has acquired Prime MD Naples (Fla.), marking its first primary care presence in the county, the Fort Myers, Fla.-based health system said in a Dec. 3 news release. The clinic, now operating as Family Medicine North Naples, offers comprehensive primary care services for adults and children, including family...
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita, Estero, Naples and Marco Island
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: Tigertail cleanup, ‘Holiday Hootenanny,’ and Blood Brothers. 5th Avenue Christmas Walk and Tree Lighting Ceremony: Check out live music, a skating rink, a living nativity scene and Santa in Fifth Avenue’s 51st annual Christmas event. 5-10 p.m. Dec. 5 and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Dec. 6. The...
How the Garden’s River of Grass Connects Naples Residents to Everglades Restoration
The Everglades are a large wetland ecosystem in Florida. Marjory Stoneman Douglas described the area in her 1947 book, 'The Everglades: River of Grass.' The region is known for its open landscape, diverse wildlife, and the interaction of water and grass. The Everglades are now about half their original size. Despite...
Moorings Park ranks fourth in U.S. by Newsweek for retirement living
Moorings Park has kept its standing in Newsweek’s analysis of continuing care retirement communities coming in as fourth best in the U.S. for 2026. On a statewide basis, Moorings Park ranks second. Both rankings were held by Moorings Park for 2025. Taking the top spot in 2026 in Florida is Freedom Pointe at The...
New DQ Restaurant to Bring Sweet Treats to Naples, FL
Local Couple to Open New DQ Restaurant in the Naples Community. American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), an iconic leader in treats and food, today announced a new DQ restaurant with its grand opening on December 8. Conveniently located off US-41 at 4535 Tamiami Trail E, the new restaurant will be owned by...
Casa Cotzelli to Open Second Naples Location in January
NAPLES, FL — Casa Cotzelli, the Italian restaurant from co-owners Filippo Butelli and Gabriele Cotza, is planning to open a second Naples location in mid-January 2026 at 12712 Tamiami Trl E, Naples, FL 34113, they told Business Debut. Business Debut first learned of the project through as reported by...
Top 5 steakhouses in Naples: Did your favorite make the cut?
Contrary to popular belief, steakhouses aren't just venues for special occasions. Naples is home to a plethora of steakhouses, from upscale moody spots to casual and fun Brazilian fusion hangouts. If you're looking for a new place to try but don't know where to start, check out these five steakhouses across Naples....
Naples woman accused of impersonating victim in person to drop fraud charges against herself
NAPLES, Fla. — A 32-year-old convicted felon was arrested in Naples on Wednesday after detectives say she stole a co-worker's credit card and then impersonated that victim in a failed attempt to have the charges dropped. Britany Rose Cruz Lopez faces multiple charges, including theft of a credit card...
2 killed as FedEx truck, SUV crash on Florida’s Turnpike at I-595 in Broward
The driver of a FedEx truck and a woman in another vehicle were killed in a crash on the Florida's Turnpike in Broward County Friday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol officials. The crash happened at around 6:49 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the Turnpike at Mile Marker 55,...
