Our restaurant inspections focus on food safety for SW Florida
For today's "What We Do", a series where we touch base with our journalists about the topics they cover and they content they create, we connect with Naples Daily News and The News-Press features editor Dave Osborne. The topic: restaurant inspections. Question: What makes restaurant inspections newsworthy? Answer: Just about everyone goes to a restaurant, so knowing about them is important for the...
1 dead after vehicle crash involving motorcycle on US 41 and Cays Drive in...
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal vehicle crash at the intersection of US 41 and Cays Drive in Collier County. FHP says that one person is dead after a motorcycle vs. truck crash. The cause of the crash is still unknown.
High South Florida housing costs are pushing some buyers toward Ave Maria
Life in South Florida can feel like a race that never slows down. Long commutes, rising costs, and packed neighborhoods are pushing many people to rethink what daily life should look like. More families are searching for space, calm, and a stronger sense of community without leaving the region they...
Fatal crash closes stretch of U.S. 41 in Collier County
A motorcyclist was killed Saturday in a crash involving a truck on U.S. 41 in Collier County , according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred about 12:45 p.m. on U.S. 41, also known as Tamiami Trail, west of State Road 29, FHP said in a travel advisory. One fatality was confirmed at the scene. Authorities closed U.S. 41 near Cay Drive as...
Undetected corrosion caused Challenger 604 to crash on Florida interstate
The NTSB released the final report this week on the Bombardier Challenger 604 that crashed on a Florida interstate on Feb. 9, 2024. According to the report, the aircraft was flying from the Ohio State University Airport (OSU) to Naples Municipal Airport (APF). After receiving clearance to land, the aircraft received three master warnings over the oil pressure in the engines. Less than a...
Popular Midwestern Chain Quietly Closes Florida Franchise After Nearly 4 Decades
Skyline Chili is known for its spaghetti and hot dogs topped with its signature chili recipe
TPI Adds Another Floor to Silver Sands Application
Perhaps seeing what’s going on with development on the island, TPI’s Tom Torgerson has added a 5th floor to his proposal for the new Silver Sands. The resort was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in September of 2022 and eventually sold to TPI for $7.1 million. The original plan...
Naples’ investors fund organic plant milk
Seen in some Naples and Southwest Florida grocery store shelves already—Kiki Milk has an angel. Angel investors from Southwest Florida recently backed PlantBaby, maker of plant-based Kiki Milk. The funding helps boost distribution of the organic plant-based milk. Members of Tamiami Angel Fund V recently invested $710,000 in PlantBaby,...
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita, Estero, Naples and Marco Island
In the news: 3 To Do: Rib Cookoff on Marco, Bands & Brews at Paradise Coast, more. Prepare to embark on an unforgettable theatrical journey with “Titanic: The Musical” — an epic, heart-stirring production brought to life under the visionary direction of Kody C. Jones at Arts Bonita Actors Theatre. Set against the grandeur and tragedy of the RMS Titanic’s maiden voyage, this musical blends...
3 To Do: Rib Cookoff on Marco, Bands & Brews at Paradise Coast, more
1. SATURDAY: Marco Island Police Foundation Rib Cookoff. Join the Marco Island Police Foundation from noon until 5 p.m., Saturday, April 25, at the Marco Island Brewery, 1089 N Collier Blvd, Unit 427, Marco Island. Spend the afternoon enjoying delicious ribs from local participants, live music, raffles — all while...
