FORECAST: The tale of two fronts
Here is your forecast for Wednesday, December 10th, 2025. Mostly clear skies are expected overnight with temperatures falling into the mid to upper 50s, a few degrees cooler compared to this morning. A weak front will move through mid to late morning. Aside from a little cloud cover, you may...
Gulfshore Playhouse Launches Inaugural Judy Cheteyan Fellowship Program for Emerging Arts Professionals
Gulfshore Playhouse has announced the launch of the Judy Cheteyan Fellowship, a newly created summer program designed to support and develop the next generation of arts leaders focused on production and design, marketing and audience engagement, and advancement and fundraising. The two-month fellowship, running June...
SweatHouz Franchisees Sign 30-Unit Agreement in Florida
• Ethan Lewis and Brian Massoll inked a franchise development agreement to open SweatHouz locations along Florida’s western coast. • A wellness studio concept, SweatHouz features private suites with infrared saunas, cold plunge baths and vitamin C showers for detoxification, muscle recovery and relaxation. It’s grown...
Best weekend things to do in Naples: Tuba Christmas, ‘Hangover’ comic
Visit one of Naples' most historic homes or attend a Christmas concert. What else is going on? Check out our events calendar , where you'll find plenty of things to do , including concerts, karaoke and more. For a full list of holiday events, check out our ultimate guide here or at naplesnews.com. And if there's an...
East Naples: Toll Brothers proposes compact single-family development
Toll Brothers seeks a rezoning for a new single-family development with 90 homes in East Naples. The project is proposed on a 71.4-acre site, located south of Holly Avenue and west of Bayshore Drive, near the Isles of Collier Preserve, minutes from downtown Naples. The Bayshore Gateway Triangle Local Redevelopment...
Community members pressure Naples council to challenge Pride’s lawsuit
At a city council meeting, many people opposed the Naples Pride lawsuit against the city. Council went into a closed-door meeting to talk about potential settlement options and legal strategy.
Planning Board Approves Chick-fil-A Proposal for Grande Oak Site and Reviews Coconut Point Mall...
On December 9, 2025, the Planning, Zoning & Design Board in Estero reviewed two proposals. The first was a request to build a 5,695-square-foot Chick-fil-A at the former Perkins restaurant site in The Shoppes at Grande Oak. This location is at the corner of Corkscrew Road and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway.
Fort Myers Beach warns of fake QR code scams
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — The town of Fort Myers Beach has warned that scammers are placing fake QR codes to direct people to fraudulent payment sites, which not only steal money but also personal information. The town advises that fake stickers often contain misspellings or unusual links. Resident...
Alligator Alcatraz still operating. Join the vigil | Opinion letters
Join vigil at Alligator Alcatraz Since the publication of my op ed on Alligator Alcatraz on behalf of Interfaith Alliance of Southwest Florida, I’ve heard from many readers who thought that the detention camp had been shut down. Although there have been several legal challenges to the camp, it has been fully...
Chick-fil-A hatches plans for new store at busy Estero intersection
ESTERO, Fla. — Plans for a new Chick-fil-A in Estero are taking shape. Current plans presented at the Estero Planning, Zoning & Design Board meeting show that the Chick-fil-A will be built at the former Perkins restaurant site at the Shoppes at Grande Oak. Plans show the restaurant chain...

















