69-year-old bicyclist killed in crash in East Naples
A 69-year-old Naples man died when he was struck by a driver while riding his bicycle in East Naples . The accident happened at 11 a.m. Nov. 26 at U.S. 41 and Peters Avenue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. An investigation is pending. The victim’s identity has not been released. There have been five...
Bonita Springs couple helps Nigerian school after student escapes kidnappers
A Bonita Springs couple's resolve to help Nigerian children is amplified after a 12-year-old student escaped kidnappers. They're asking for donations to help fund security measures.
Florida man faces serious charges after authorities discover severed cat heads on homeowner’s mailbox
In a disturbing case that has shocked a Florida community, authorities have arrested and charged a 37-year-old man following the discovery of two severed cat heads left on a resident’s mailbox. The incident, which occurred in Bonita Springs last week, has led to multiple serious charges against the suspect....
Veach, Murphy Need Defamation Extension
Former Fort Myers Beach Town Council member Bill Veach and former Mayor Ray Murphy have asked for a 20-day extension to respond to the defamation lawsuits filed against them by John King and Karen Woodson. The attorney for Veach and Murphy, Michael Pizzi, says he is asking for the delay...
Forecast for snow in Bonita Springs
Snow is forecasted in downtown Bonita Springs on Sunday, according to city officials. Snow is isolated to the area of Riverside Park on Dec. 2. It’s the perfect time with the free event, Holiday in the Park 2025, located at 10450 Reynolds Street, Bonita Springs. The event will also...
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita, Estero, Naples and Marco Island
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: Old World Christmas Bazaar; Joe Turkey Ride; Shell Club sale. YouTube star and “America’s Got Talent” quarter finalist Lindsey Sterling, singing, dancing and playing violin on her new holiday-themed Snow Waltz Tour: 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28 at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350...
3 To Do: Old World Christmas Bazaar; Joe Turkey Ride; Shell Club sale
1. THIS WEEKEND: European holiday magic on Marco Island. Our Daily Bread and the Marco Island Center for the Arts are presenting Marco Island’s First Old World Christmas Bazaar Market, and “immersive shopping experience” to be held at Veteran’s Park from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 29, and 10 a.m. until 4...
Billionaire’s mining operation is blasting Collier homes with no relief
On Sept. 14, 2023, in the outskirts of Naples, a chain of timed explosions tore through limestone rock on farm land owned by West Palm Beach billionaire Jeff Greene, rattling nearby homes in Golden Gates Estates to their core. “The house shook like a pirate ship on rough open seas,”...
Veteran housing announced in Collier County
Warrior Homes of Collier announced an upcoming 10-unit apartment building to house 20 veterans within the next several months. The quest to end veteran homelessness in Collier County was a step closer with this announcement made at the nonprofit’s recent Hope & Honor Gala on Nov. 7. Calling it...
Florida Sen. Rick Scott says his home was targeted in Thanksgiving swatting incident
Sen. Rick Scott said his home in Naples was targeted in a swatting incident on Thanksgiving morning.
