Marco Island police chief cleared by FDLE after union claims
The State Attorney's Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) determined there was no credible evidence that Marco Island Police Chief Tracy Frazzano broke any laws, following an investigation of allegations by the union that represents the police officers she supervises. In a seven-page letter...
Naples Airport, city close on ordinance but remains far on execution
City of Naples attorneys continue to work with the Naples Airport Authority (NAA) on an ordinance to clean up and quantify the city's authority over planning at the Naples Airport. They still don't completely agree and the mood remains heated. At its regular monthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 15, the NAA Board of...
Charley’s Philly Steaks in Collier County, FL receives warning after multiple temperature violations
A Charley's Philly Steaks eatery at 5420 Juliet Boulevard in Collier County received a warning following a routine inspection on January 8, 2026, that documented five total violations. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation found four high-priority violations and one basic violation during the...
This easy 2.25-mile hike is one of Florida’s most rewarding walks
If you are craving a gentle adventure with big Florida payoffs, the 2.25-mile boardwalk at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary delivers. You glide over wetlands, pine flatwoods, and the largest old-growth bald cypress forest in North America without getting your shoes muddy. Wildlife appears around quiet bends like a secret...
Coastal Signature Real Estate Expands Operations in Southwest Florida to Meet Shifting Seller Demand
A prominent real estate brokerage based in Naples, Florida, has officially announced a strategic expansion of its operations across Southwest Florida. The move is designed to address the evolving needs of homeowners in Naples, Marco Island, and Bonita Springs as the 2026 luxury market enters a period of normalization...
Florida Dog Waits Three Long Years In Shelter Wondering When It Will Be Her...
It seems almost impossible to imagine that a dog as remarkable as Deja has never experienced the warmth of a family or the comfort of being truly cherished. When she was brought to the Patty Baker Humane Society in Naples, Florida, after a transfer from the Gulf Coast Humane Society, she immediately drew attention.
Collier County, FL – Cold Weather Alert: Gusty Conditions Near 33 Degrees; Advisory Until...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Collier County, FL – Residents across coastal Collier County are being urged to take precautions Sunday as strong winds and unusually cold temperatures move through Southwest Florida. According to the...
Sanibel Council Conducts Flurry of Public Hearings
The Sanibel City Council held several Public Hearings at its January 13 meeting and unanimously approved them. Demolition of 4560 Waters Edge. This was a hearing regarding an assessment against 4560 Waters Edge to recover the cost of demolition of a dangerous property. City Council voted unanimously to levy an...
7 Florida Beach Town Breakfast Spots That Nail the Simple Stuff Every Time
Sunrise on the Florida coast just hits different, and so does breakfast when the place nails the simple stuff. We are talking hot coffee, eggs cooked right, pancakes with crisp edges, and toast that actually crunches. These beach town spots keep it unfussy and consistently satisfying, whether you are pre...
WATCH: 90-year-old man parasails off Fort Myers Beach to celebrate birthday
Ten years ago, a Minnesota doctor made a promise. If one of her patients made it to 90-years-old, she would parasail with him. On Saturday morning, she kept her word.
