Now You Know: Water conservation urged; war memorial work begins
The South Florida Water Management District has issued a regional water shortage warning that includes Collier County. The SFWMD and the city of Marco Island are encouraging residents, visitors and businesses to conserve water and limit irrigation. Landscape irrigation should comply with the days and times...
Naples Italian American Foundation wants to save family stories
The Naples Italian American Foundation has started a new program aimed at helping people preserve their family stories . The Naples Italian American Heritage Initiative began in January 2026 with a guided workshop, Anthony Carfang told the Naples Daily News in an email. The project "reflects NIAF’s broader commitment...
After devastating damage, Naples condo looks for flood protection
Key takeaway: As buildings, old and new, look for resiliency options, the Allegro condominium building in Naples decided to install an AquaFence to protect against flooding. Core challenge: Naples city officials were initially reluctant to grant approval, unsure of the technology and its place. What’s next: With...
Is this heaven? Our food and dining writer gets paid to eat pizza
Pizza, not surprisingly, has become an obsession with our audience. Every time we publish a story about pizza, the needle moves. In a big way. A new pizza joint. A popular pizza place that closed. Stories about the people who make the pizza in SWFL. These are a few examples of what people are reading about pizza....
Florida health department’s updated measles numbers shy of Ave Maria report
The Florida Department of Health updated its measles case counts Thursday as scheduled. But even after the dashboard refresh, the totals do not align with reports from two college outbreaks. The department’s Reportable Diseases Frequency Report now reports 66 confirmed cases statewide through Feb. 7 — including 46 in...
Naples Shake Shack reveals grand opening date
Naples' first Shake Shack finally has a grand opening date. You'll be able to enjoy crinkle cut fries, hand-spun shakes, and classic burgers and chicken sandwiches starting Feb. 20. Locals have been not-so-patiently waiting for the highly anticipated fast casual spot to open at Mercato. The Shake Shack development...
St. Peter’s Announces Easter Schedule
The church has announced that Sunrise Service will be held at Bayside Park this year. “This community has always supported a Sunrise Service and we are honored to once again bring this tradition back.”. Here is the full St. Peter’s Lent and Easter schedule:. February 18th – Ash...
Rock legends 50 years ago shot album cover in SW Florida
Rock legends visited Southwest Florida 50 years ago to shoot an album cover with the Gulf as a backdrop. The Rolling Stones traveled to Sanibel Island in early 1976 to shoot the cover of their 12th album at the time, "Black and Blue." The News-Press covered it, including photos of Stones' frontman Mick Jagger and...
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita, Estero, Naples and Marco Island
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: Everglades Seafood Fest; 'Beyond' in Estero; ‘Flags for Heroes’. The 33rd Annual Women’s Interfaith Breakfast, will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 13, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Marco Island. The theme for this year’s event is “Love Our Community,” and it will be chaired by Grace...
Town of Fort Myers Beach to celebrate 30 years of Incorporation
The Town of Fort Myers Beach will celebrate its 30th Anniversary of Incorporation with a community-wide event on Friday, March 6. Honoring three decades of local governance, resilience, and progress. The celebration will begin at 2 p.m. at Bayside Veterans Park with a Walk of History and Art Walk, featuring artwork...
