Largest measles outbreak in recent history reported on southwestern Florida college campus
A historic measles outbreak has hit Ave Maria University in Florida with over 40 infections, marking the largest wave of college campus infections in recent history.
Collier County, FL, Smokin’ R’s BBQ Spot Issued Warning During An Inspection
A Collier County barbecue food truck received a warning and faces a follow-up inspection after a Florida inspector(s) found three violations during a routine food inspection earlier this month.
Plane from Marco Island Executive Airport crashes in the Everglades
Data indicates the plane last week completed trips between Marco Island and Bartow, Florida. Flight data has revealed new details about a small private plane that crashed near the Florida Everglades less than an hour after it left Marco Island Executive Airport. Authorities on Feb. 15 rescued two people after...
You Should Have a 5th Council Member Today
The number one issue on today’s Fort Myers Beach Town Council agenda is filling the empty council seat. The council recently instituted a new process if a seat on council opens up. That new process will debut today. Jim Atterholt resigned from his seat at the end of 2025,...
Rotary announces Spirit of Marco Island award honorees
The Rotary Club of Marco Island Noontime recently announced the first honorees of the 2026 Spirit of Marco Island Awards. Linda Cassens has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Spirit of Marco Island Award, and Dave Rice has been honored with a special Legacy Award. Both honorees were surprised by the...
Adoptable pets of the week
In the lobby of DAS you can see small pets like Bad Bunny available for adoption. We did not notice a Kid Rock, but pet rocks are available elsewhere, if not at DAS. Seriously, Bad Bunny would love a good home. He is a neutered male, white and gray shorthaired...
Foster parent shortage in Florida leaves vulnerable children waiting for homes
Collier County faces a critical foster parent shortage. Youth Haven CEO explains misconceptions keeping families from helping vulnerable children.
Naples Mayor makes deal; 12 restrictions after drunken driving plea
With her drunken driving trial looming, the mayor of Naples made a last-minute legal move that ended the case before it ever reached a jury. Three days before Mayor Teresa Heitmann, 62, was scheduled to appear in court for trial, her defense attorney filed a motion stating that she would plead no contest. A no...
Naples woman dead after rear-ending car, crossing median, hitting SUV
A 66-year-old Naples woman died, and two people suffered serious injuries, after the vehicle she was driving rear-ended a car on Interstate 75, crossed the median and hit an SUV. The wreck happened just after 7:15 p.m. Feb. 15 along Interstate 75, near mile marker 70, near Ochopee, according to a Florida Highway...
George McNeill finishes T-5 in Champions Tour Debut
NAPLES, Florida – From the birdie on the first hole on the first day of his first Champions Tour career, 50-year old rookie George McNeill left little doubt he belonged. In fact, the Naples native made a statement by birdieing his first three holes in Round One enroute to a 2-under par, 70, at Tiburon Golf Club in...
