Ave Maria clinic numbers reflect slowing of measles cases, last positive case was Feb....
An outbreak of measles cases among students at Ave Maria University in Collier County is on the decline. The Mater Dei Clinic at the Collier County institution reported Friday that there had been no new testing in the previous 72 hours. Additionally, the clinic reported that the last positive case reported was on...
NCH Rooney Heart Institute Recognized as One of Modern Healthcare’s Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals
Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) was identified as one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals® according to an independent quality analysis based on a balanced scorecard provided by Premier, Inc. and published by Modern Healthcare. This national recognition places NCH among an elite group of hospitals...
Naples housing market shows signs of stabilizing after years of volatility
Buyers market? Experts said the market in Naples is stabilizing from the pandemic-era swings, giving buyers more time to shop and sellers more reason to negotiate.
Grounding Spot launches Florida’s first Mobile Meditation & IV Therapy Unit
A new concept in mental wellness is making its debut in Southwest Florida, which founders say is Florida’s first mobile meditation and IV therapy unit. Dubbed “Food Truck for the Soul,” the wellness bus was created by Frances Borshell as an extension of Grounding Spot, which Borshell founded last year at Coconut...
Diving Into Decades on Fort Myers Beach
A new exhibit called Diving Into Decades debuts at the Estero Island Historic Society exhibit this Saturday at 11AM. This new exhibit will explore the fascinating eras of Fort Myers Beach. Each exhibit will focus on a different era, highlighting the people, places and events that shaped our barrier island.
Harbor Arts & Music Festival Brings Art, Music, and Harbor Vibes to Goodland
Goodland is getting ready to turn the volume up and splash some serious color on the harbor as the Harbor Arts & Music Festival sails back into town. If you love local flavor, waterfront vibes, and a weekend that feels like a celebration of everything Goodland does best, this one belongs on your calendar.
Fatal Drawing: Florida Father Charged With Manslaughter In Shooting Of 13-Year-Old Son
A Florida man is facing a potential life sentence following his arrest last Monday in connection with the shooting death of his young son last summer. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office concluded an investigation into the July 19, 2025, incident that led to the arrest of 39-year-old Gregory Anthony Zecca.
Masked Predator Behind Bushes? Florida Teen Jailed After Chilling School Path Encounter
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 19-year-old Julian Valdez in connection with a suspicious encounter involving children walking home from Lake Trafford Elementary School last week. Valdez, a resident of Immokalee, faces felony charges of luring and enticing a child while wearing a mask and a public...
Measles is spreading across Florida. The state’s updates lag more than a week
New cases of measles are popping up across Florida, with 15 illnesses confirmed statewide, according to data from the Florida Department of Health. But other cases, including 20 in Collier County and one in Pinellas County, don't show up on the department's website. It updates every Thursday, and by then the...
Estero twins earn bronze at U.S. figure skating championships
Estero twins Nicholas and Sophia Kartashov, 12, spun loops around the competition earning a bronze medal in the Novice Ice Dance division at the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis, placing them among the nation’s top emerging ice dance teams. The Kartashovs were one of the country’s top five novice...
