Drag show lawsuit narrows to one defendant: City of Naples
A federal judge has dismissed parts of Naples Pride's lawsuit but remained firm on the nonprofit's Constitutional rights. District Judge John Steele on Jan. 13 sided in part with the city of Naples' motion to dismiss Naples Pride's lawsuit and ruled that the individual claims made against the Naples Police...
Fly Heli moves helicopter barge out of back bay after weeks of pushback on...
Fly Heli is moving its helicopter barge after weeks of noise and wildlife concerns near Bowditch Point on Fort Myers Beach
Letters to the Editor, January 16
Islam expert and educator, Belail Elkadri, says that Islam is the religion and Muslims are the people that practice the religion. The men who hi-jacked and deliberately flew two airliners into New York City’s Twin Towers killing thousands reportedly were Muslims and devout followers of Islam. The newly elected...
Budge Huskey Ranked No.44 on the Swanepoel Power 200 List of Most Influential Leaders...
NAPLES, FLA. (January 16, 2026) — Budge Huskey, chief executive officer of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, has been recognized among the 200 most powerful individuals in residential real estate on the 2026 Swanepoel Power 200 (SP200), earning the No. 44 ranking, an advancement from his No. 50 position the...
Preschoolers raise $11,000 in honor of classmate
Preschoolers from Primrose School of North Naples raised $11,000 to give to Make-A-Wish in honor of a classmate Hudson, a 4-year-old student who returned to school in fall 2025 after battling cancer. Children did age-appropriate chores, earned classroom “dollars,” and used them to buy donations in addition to those...
Naples condo first in city to explore Aquafence flood barrier system
The system made headlines in 2024 when Hurricane Helene battered the Tampa area. Now, one complex in Naples is having it installed to protect from the next storm.
Naples Airport Authority board names new chairman, vice chairman
Naples Airport Authority has two new commissioners and now a new chairman and vice chairman. The authority, which operates the public general aviation airport in the middle of the city, is advised by its board of commissioners whose members are appointed by the Naples City Council. Michelle Arnold and Ralph Alberto...
Shuttered SWFL college lives on with $10M scholarship fund
Hodges University in Naples and Fort Myers, which closed in 2024, has taken on a new life in the form of a $10 million scholarship through the Collier Community Foundation. The foundation, in a statement last month, announced the creation of the Hodges University Scholarship Fund. It stems from the transfer of nearly...
Estero Residents Split on Plan To Convert Former Regal Theater Into 365-Unit Apartment Building
Simon Property Group presented plans to turn the abandoned Regal theater at Coconut Point into a five-story building with 365 apartments. The meeting happened on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, with the Village of Estero Planning, Zoning, and Design Board. Parking garages will support the residential development. The theater...
John McLean on BTR This Sunday
John McLean, who’s announced he’ like to be appointed to the Town Council seat previously occupied by Jim Atterholt, will be on the show this Sunday at Wahoo Willie’s. McLean lives on Egret street and is a current member of the LPA. McLean started getting involved in...
