“Nature’s Palette” Exhibition Blooms at the Naples Botanical Garden
From the softest greens and browns to dazzling hues of red, orange and magenta, the natural environment of Southwest Florida offers up an entire spectrum of subtropical colors. That’s the message of “Nature’s Palette,” an exhibition of work by 25 women artists on view through June 21 in Naples Botanical Garden’s Kapnic
Drone video provide shows new I-75 diverging diamond in Collier County
In case you missed it, the Florida Department of Transportation's construction of Collier County's historic first Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) is still in progress, but as of June 1, when it comes to the new traffic flow, it is working as designed. We sent our visuals journalist Ricardo Rolon to the site at Pine
Father’s Day food and festivities in Naples and SWFL
Food is often a father’s favorite. Enjoy several ideas for Father’s Day meals in the Naples area to celebrate dad on or near Sunday, June 21. Treat dad to 12 ounces of perfection at Ocean Prime. Father’s Day weekend, from Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21, Ocean...
Naples celebrates yoga on Summer Solstice
International Yoga Day is celebrated Sunday, June 21 alongside the Summer Solstice. The official global theme for the 12th annual event is “Yoga for Healthy Aging,” which highlights the practice as a lifelong tool for maintaining joint mobility, spinal strength and mental clarity. The United Nations will host...
Collier County traffic stop leads to arrest of driver on drug trafficking charges
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — A Naples felon who was out on a pretrial substance abuse diversion program for an earlier felony narcotics charge was arrested on Wednesday following a traffic stop, according to the Collier County Sheriff's Office. CCSO says they conducted a traffic stop on Alfredo Perez Castillo,...
This is Sanibel luxury living at its finest
Completely renovated from top to bottom and reimagined with uncompromising attention to detail, this exceptional near-beach Sanibel Island residence is essentially brand-new construction. Designed to blend effortless coastal elegance with modern luxury, this five-bedroom, seven-bath home offers an extraordinary combina
Man arrested in Collier County, accused of hitting pedestrian with car, leaving the scene
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man they say was the driver who fled the scene in a Collier County hit-and-run crash that injured a pedestrian on Wednesday. According to FHP, Magnel Marc, 51, was driving an SUV when he hit a pedestrian on westbound 16th...
‘I just need somebody to help’: What 911 calls reveal about Alligator Alcatraz
The calls came in from all over the world—France, Illinois, and nearby Miami—as people with family and friends at one of the country’s most infamous immigration detention centers dialed the one number they trusted to get help: 911. Again and again, confused and desperate family members, unsure how to reach Alligator Al
The Roar Offshore Brand is Sold
Tim and Cyndee Hill have sold the rights to the Roar Offshore Fort Myers Beach Power Boat Races to Shaun Torrente Racing and offshore racer Cole Leibel. As you all know the races have not been held since before Hurricane Ian. Beach Talk Radio spoke to the General Manager of Shaun Torrente Racing this week. He said the
Salty Sam’s Marina to celebrate America’s 250th with inaugural patriot boat parade
Salty Sam’s Marina is inviting boaters from across Southwest Florida to participate in the inaugural Salty Sam’s Patriot Boat Parade on Saturday, June 27, 2026, a patriotic celebration honoring America’s 250th Anniversary. The event will bring together recreational boaters, local residents, and visitors for a festive p
