3 To Know: Naples man indicted; McDonald’s launching new value menu, more
1. INDICTED: Naples man in $3.7 million wire fraud scheme. A Naples man faces federal charges that he orchestrated a multimillion-dollar wire fraud and money laundering scheme. Leonard W. Krane, 75, has been indicted on four counts of wire fraud and two counts of money laundering. If convicted, he faces...
Living sky high in Bonita Bay
The Naples-based Ronto Group’s Infinity at the Colony in Bonita Springs is open, move-in ready and includes fully furnished models by two award-winning local interior design firms. The new waterfront condominium is showcasing the distinctive visions of Freestyle Interiors of Bonita Springs and Jinx McDonald Interior Designs, Inc. of...
Walmart to remodel five stores on Gulf Coast
Changes are coming to a handful of Walmart stores around the region, from Tampa to Estero. This year, the world's largest retailer plans to remodel 58 stores in Florida, including several on the Gulf Coast, to modernize in-store and digital shopping experiences for customers. Layouts, technology and services will be...
🐶 Playful, Loyal & Loving Dogs Ready for Adoption in Naples
Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? These wonderful dogs at Collier County Domestic Animal Services in Naples, FL are ready to find their forever homes. Each one has a unique charm and plenty of love to give.
Search continues for information on 2018 murder of Bonita Springs pregnant mother
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — The search for information continues after no arrests have been made after the death of 25-year-old Destiney Bocanegra, a pregnant mother, in Bonita Springs. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, Bocanegra was outside leaving Chuck E. Cheese with her boyfriend and 4-year-old son on April...
Marco Island estate sells for nearly $12M in hot high-end Collier market
Home sales for $10 million and up are hitting Collier County this spring as fast, seemingly, as a moonbound rocket. The latest in that category: a waterfront estate on Marco Island has sold for $11.9 million. It’s the highest sale on Marco year-to-date, according to a statement from Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, which represented the sellers, and is the fourth-highest sale...
FHP says driver accused of trooper crash on I-75 was drunk driving
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper sustained head trauma when a drunken driver from Sarasota slammed into his parked patrol cruiser, officials revealed. Debris from the April 12 collision on Interstate 75's mile marker 64 in Collier County hit the trooper, authorities said. Jonathan Munas , 32, of Sarasota, faces charges of DUI with a blood-alcohol content of 0.15 or higher; DUI causing property...
Firefighters contain 70% of Collier County wildfire after more than 1,730 acres burn
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Forest Service reported the Picayune Strand State Forest fire had burned more than 1,730 acres and remained active on Wednesday night. The fire, which started on Monday, prompted evacuations that were lifted at noon on Wednesday. Shortly after 4:15 p.m., FFS reported that 70% of the fire had been contained.
Boat anchor fails leaving Florida couple stranded off coast during scuba dive
The couple said they were able to swim to a buoy, but they didn't think help would come.
Bartender calls deputies after suspect accused of battery walks into Estero bar with bloody...
ESTERO, Fla. — A Fort Myers man is accused of battery after Lee County deputies say he walked into an Estero bar with bloody hands and said he hurt a family member. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to a home on Cannes Court for a domestic disturbance. They say that there was a person suffering from severe head trauma.

















