4 teens arrested after being accused of fighting in restaurant at Mercato
NORTH NAPLES, Fla. — Four teenagers were arrested after they were accused of starting a fight in a Chipotle at Mercato in North Naples on May 29 in an attempted "Teen Takeover." According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office, Arby Abdon, 18; Ty Collins, 18; Marckus Docteur, 18; and...
Three for 3: A Father’s Day trio worth noting
If your dad is a connoisseur of seafood or steak, look no further than Connor’s with aged steaks and high-end food from the sea. From prime rib to filet mignon, this local favorite specializes in hearty portions. On the surf side of the menu, dad may have a hard time choosing between the dense crab cakes or shrimp and
Best summer concerts in SW Florida: Country stars, Elvis and more
Country stars Brad Paisley , Alabama and Billy Currington . Popular Elvis tribute artist Chris MacDonald. Hard rockers Buckcherry and Black Stone Cherry . And dozens of singer-songwriters playing the annual Island Hopper Songwriter Fest. Some fun concerts are heading this summer to the Fort Myers/Naples area. Here are
Planning board rejects Fairways Inn expansion plans in North Naples
Collier County's planning commission unanimously rejected a proposed expansion of the Fairways Inn . The advisory board voted 6-0 on June 4 not to recommend approval. The final decision will be up to county commissioners. Planning commissioners considered two related land use petitions for the expansion of the Old Flor
Ave Maria expansion proposal could add thousands of new homes
AVE MARIA, Fla. — A major expansion proposal for Ave Maria is drawing mixed reaction from residents ahead of a Collier County commission meeting Tuesday. County commissioners are expected to discuss a proposal that would add more than 2,000 acres to the Ave Maria Stewardship Receiving Area and allow 6,738 additional ho
Semi driver allegedly uses special magnet in high-volume fuel theft at 7-Eleven
A semi-truck driver accused of using a heavy-duty magnet to override a gas pump and steal fuel has been arrested at a local 7-Eleven. Yoel Espinosa Rosario, 25, of Naples, was arrested early Saturday morning following the discovery of the elaborate theft device at the convenience store on County Road 470 in Sumterville
6.1-magnitude earthquake near Mantua, Cuba causes shaking to be felt across Florida
The effects of a 6.1 magnitude earthquake near Mantua, Cuba, were felt across Florida, as residents of the Gulf Coast reported feeling shaking. Viewers from Lee and Collier counties called about feeling shaking this afternoon. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake occurred at approximately 2 p.m. According
Food Truck Park Breaks Ground
Another ground breaking event was held on Fort Myers Beach Monday. Access 26 Food Truck Park is expected to be open later this year. The Fort Myers Beach Town Council approved the project over a year ago. Watch our LIVE broadcast of the ground breaking ceremony on our YouTube channel...
Teen accused of armed robbery at Bonita Springs smoke shop caught in Alabama after...
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — A teen accused of robbing a Bonita Springs vape shop was caught in Alabama after leading law enforcement on a chase, deputies say. >>Video above: Previous coverage from June 5, 2026. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, deputies began investigating an armed robbery at...
Florida OL Zane Keric commits to Rutgers during another big official visit weekend
Class of 2027 offensive tackle Zane Keric of St. John Neumann High School (Naples, Fla.) has committed to Rutgers, announcing his decision at the conclusion of his official visit this weekend. The 6-foot-7, 300-pound prospect becomes the third commitment of the weekend for the Scarlet Knights and the sixth offensive...

















