Man accused of firing gun in Davie Costco road rage incident faces judge
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Collier County man appeared in a Broward courtroom Thursday after police accused him of opening fire during a road rage incident in a Costco parking lot. It happened on Wednesday morning at the chain’s location at 1890 S. University Drive in Davie. 5...
3 To Know: Naples mayor and DUI case; Amazon settlement and arts talks on...
1. Judge allows videos of allegedly drunk Naples mayor in DUI case. The mayor of Naples has hit a roadblock in her defense against a drunk-driving charge that got her arrested over a year ago. Collier County Circuit Judge Rob Crown denied Teresa Heitmann’s request to suppress dashcam video footage...
Naples Tractor Supply store with long-term lease sells to investor
A recently opened Tractor Supply Co. store in Naples has sold. The property at the corner of Wilson Boulevard and Golden Gate Boulevard was bought by a private 1031-exchange investor who paid $11 million, about $1.08 million less than it was listed for in March. It had been listed once...
Bonita Fish Announces New Chef
As they edge closer to reopening the popular restaurant recently purchased under the Matanzas Pass Bridge, HM Restaurant Group has hired local executive chef Jon-Michael Comly for the Bonita Fish Company. The restaurant is getting a makeover and is expected to open this Fall. Comly previously helmed the kitchens at...
ParrotPhest Brings Island Vibes and Charity Raffles to Fort Myers Beach This Weekend
Margaritaville Resort in Fort Myers Beach hosts ParrotPhest 2025, a three-day event running Oct. 3-5. Beach games, music sets, and prize drawings fill the weekend schedule. On the Sunset Terrace, Radio Margaritaville's JD Spradlin takes control of the music from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. The Tropiholics hit the...
Fort Myers Beach VFW post faces closure after 57 years
The VFW Post 10097 on Fort Myers Beach needs $50,000 to stay open after 57 years of service as Hurricane Ian damage and unpaid bills threaten closure.
AI technology tracks residents’ health at new Naples assisted living community
NAPLES, Fla. — Moorings Park Grande Lake has unveiled its newest boutique assisted living community, GardenView, combining luxury accommodations with artificial intelligence designed to monitor residents’ health. The facility, located off Golden Gate Parkway, features 23 private suites and nearly a decade of planning...
Tickets Now Sale for the 68th Annual Farm-City BBQ; Collier County’s longest-running, pre-Thanksgiving tradition...
The Farm-City BBQ, Collier County’s beloved pre-Thanksgiving tradition that brings the community together in gratitude, unity, and celebration for the hands that grow our food, the land that sustains it and the businesses that support the community, announced that tickets are now sale for its 68th annual event to be...
FORECAST: Turning windy and wetter to wrap up the work week
Here is your forecast for Wednesday, September 21st, 2025. Today was a transition day as drier air from Imelda was replaced with more moisture, triggering isolated showers this afternoon and evening. Tomorrow, we'll see a better chance for scattered showers and storms, especially in the afternoon. With more clouds...
Florida GCSA honors Todd Draffen with the Distinguished Service Award
The Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association has honored Todd Draffen, director of agronomy at The Old Collier Golf Club in Naples, with the Distinguished Service Award. Draffen was recognized for his environmental stewardship and outreach efforts educating regulators and lawmakers on golf course maintenance...

















