Fort Myers Beach’s new fire station nearly finished and built for resilience
Fox 4’s Austin Schargorodski reports on Fort Myers Beach’s new storm-ready fire station and how its design will keep fire crews and the community safer.
CRIME STOPPERS: Group stole wallets from elderly shoppers at SWFL stores
Do you recognize them? Crime Stoppers says a group of “purse dippers” is targeting elderly women at SWFL stores and stealing their wallets.
December 2025 Update on the Local Economy
If you’ve been feeling that our local economy is “ok, but not great,” the November 2025 Regional Economic Indicators support that view. Nationwide, the economy continues to grow, but at a slower pace than earlier this year. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%. Inflation has eased since the 2021–2022 spike, but it...
Nearly 1800-acres prescribed burn scheduled for Thursday in Picayune Strand
The Florida Forest Service will carry out a 1,792-acre prescribed fire today, December 11, 2025, in the Picayune Strand State Forest.
Best Cheap Eats Dinner in Naples Florida: Top Budget-Friendly Gems
Naples, Florida is a lovely city by the sea. It has many places to eat dinner. But, eating out can be expensive. If you want to enjoy good food without spending much money, this guide helps you find the best cheap eats dinner spots in Naples. These places serve tasty meals, and you will not pay a lot.
Collier board approves 1,299-home project with some affordable housing
Collier commissioners approved a new residential development in East Naples that will include for-sale affordable housing. Going under the name Greenway Fritchey, it's a joint project between a local developer and Habitat Humanity of Collier County. The development will have up to 1,299 single-family and multifamily...
2 Pizzerias Open in Naples With Another Coming Soon
Naples is the land of pizza, right? Two new pizzerias just opened and one more is in the works. Fortunately, each shop is offering a distinct style of pizza. Burnt Pizzeria opened on Tamiami Trail on November 8th, serving New York Style pies at 3829 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34112.
Bicyclist Dies Following Hit-and-Run on Bay Pines Boulevard; Driver Arrested
Pinellas County and Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to a fatal crash early Thursday, December 11, 2025, in the 8700 block of Bay Pines Boulevard. A 64-year-old Naples man was riding a bicycle at approximately 2:45 a.m., towing a small trailer loaded with tree branches. North of Seahorse Drive, a Kia Optima...
Authorities seek help identifying group accused of wallet thefts
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Authorities are seeking help in locating suspects accused of stealing wallets from elderly women at multiple Southwest Florida stores. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, a group of people is accused of multiple distraction thefts at two separate HomeGoods locations: 10004 Gulf Center...
January Lovers Key Schedule Released
Here is the January 2026 program schedule for Lovers Key State Park. Plenty to do all month long for the entire family. First Day Hike (Beach and Estuary) Instructor: Mitch (ranger) Join a park ranger for a leisurely walk over the estuary and along the beach to discover the natural...

















