Cold snap sets rare ‘lowest high temperature’ record in Lee County
It sure felt like t he recent cold snap was one for the record books, but was it? Sort of. Not with the lowest low – Lee County’s Feb. 1 reading of 34 degrees didn’t beat 1909’s 33 – but with the lowest high since 1902, when the National Weather Service's official records for the county began. National Weather...
Sports CLUB to build athletic complex in eastern Collier County
Sports CLUB has grown from providing active care for six children a day to almost a thousand. Now the non-profit is looking to double in size and serve children from an underserved area eastern in Collier County. “The mission hasn’t changed just the facilities and the number of kids we...
High-speed car chase ends in PIT maneuver, arrest in Collier County
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — A car chase ended in a PIT maneuver and an arrest in Collier County on Sunday night. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Lee County deputies attempted a traffic stop on a 2022 Infiniti at around 11 p.m., when the car fled at high speed.
NCH Named One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
NCH Named One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades for Second Consecutive Year. Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has been named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades for 2026 for the second consecutive year earning the organization’s highest recognition for clinical excellence and placing NCH...
Wholesome Hound: Lifelong Friends Launch a National Treat from Their Naples Kitchen
A Naples, Florida neighborhood pet store born from a lifelong friendship turned its simple dog treat idea into a national success story. Wholesome Hound Natural Pet Market’s signature Just Chicken Chips dog treats have grown beyond the retailers Naples roots, becoming a recognizable brand sold to wholesalers and...
Extreme cold leaves thousands without power across Southwest Florida Monday
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Thousands are without power across Southwest Florida due to extreme cold weather on Monday morning. According to Florida Power & Light's Power Tracker map, 833 outages are reported in Collier County and 4,535 outages are reported in Lee County as of 9:35 a.m. Earlier Monday...
Tyler Farr at Everglades Seafood Festival
The Everglades Seafood Festival, presented by the Florida Stone Crabbers Association, is set to commence Friday, Feb. 13 at 5 p.m., just outside Everglades City Hall at 102 Copeland Ave. North. The fest will conclude at 6 p.m. Feb. 15. This year’s music headliner is country sensation Tyler Farr. He...
Feasts for Naples lovers of food
Palate, pleasure, romance – three Valentine’s Day food groups. It’s not simply food and service to consider when selecting a Valentine’s Day venue – romance is on the menu, too. Fortunately, for those seeking a dinner location with great food, drinks, service and that certain...
Pets of the Week: A pair of pets at Humane Society Naples
Leon is about 2 years old and weighs 47 pounds. He is available for adoption at the Patty Baker Humane Society Naples Main Shelter on Airport Pulling Road. Leon may be a bit shy at first, but once he warms up, he turns into the ultimate cuddle bug! He loves attention and affection, and once he trusts you, he’ll...
Naples Winter Wine Fest auction raises millions for Collier children
Money can't buy sunny skies in Naples, but it can buy an all-inclusive luxury wine trip to Italy during the Naples Winter Wine Festival live auction. Though skies were gloomy and rainy, hundreds gathered at the Ritz-Carlton Tiburon on Saturday, Jan. 31, to place competitive bids on luxury experiences during the...
