Anti-ICE threats land Naples man in jail as protests set for Jan. 10
A Naples man faces charges of threatening to harm ICE agents a day before a protest was scheduled. Holden C. Manning, 18, was charged with written threats to kill, do bodily injury or conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism against Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents on social media, which is a...
Rezoning risks one of Collier’s last citrus groves | Opinion letters
Citrus grove rezoning On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., the Collier County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at the Government Center (3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, 3rd floor) on rezoning the 169-acre South Naples Citrus Grove at 341 Sabal Palm Road for 423 homes. This property lies in...
Florida Radio Host Leaves Airwaves To Open Retro-Themed Coffee Shop.
After 20 years as an air personality in Southwest Florida, Patty Amandis decided to wake up and smell the coffee — literally. Amandis, who was known as “DJ Pat Pat” on stations in the Fort Myers-Naples market — including iHeartMedia rhythmic CHR “105.5 The Beat” WBTT, Fort Myers Broadcasting Spanish AC “97.7 Latino”...
Person killed in Fort Myers Beach shooting Sunday morning
Lee County Sheriff's Office investigating deadly shooting on Fort Myers Beach Sunday morning. One person found dead, no public threat.
Bonita’s Wonder Gardens celebrates 90 years of gators, flamingoes, fun
Southwest Florida's oldest roadside attraction has some celebrating to do. And everyone's invited to the party. The Wonder Gardens will mark its 90th anniversary in Bonita Springs with two days of events on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 31, and Feb. 1. First up, there’s a 90th Birthday Evening Celebration from 6-9 p.m....
VIDEO: Bobby Alu – Full Set (Live Music) | Sugarshack Sessions
Bobby Alu – Full Set (Live Music) | Sugarshack Sessions. 🔔 Subscribe to Sugarshack’s Channel: https://bit.ly/4hNw3OT. Bobby Alu from Gold Coast, Australia performing live at the Sugarshack in Bonita Springs, FL. Tracklist:. 1. My Style 00:00. 2. Hello Again 03:34. 3. One To Wait 06:59. 4. It’s...
Veterans & Valor: A Night of Honor, Patriotism, and Community by Kristen McDougal
On Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the Vineyards Country Club in Naples came alive with heartfelt tributes and patriotic spirit as community members gathered for the American Constitutional Rights Union’s (ACRU) Veterans & Valor event. The sold-out evening featured intimate performances from legendary...
City of Sanibel celebrates 50 years with time capsule
Large crowds celebrated the City of Sanibel's 50th anniversary on Saturday. City leaders filled a time capsule that is scheduled to be open in 25 years.
Southwest Florida Cafes Add In-House Roasting and Pastry Programs
New coffee spots across Southwest Florida now roast beans on-site and bake everything from scratch. ThreeSixteen Cafe in North Naples, GLDN Hour in Old Naples, Acopio, Bayshore Bodega in the Bayshore Arts District, and Take Two Coffee in Fort Myers have joined the movement. ThreeSixteen Cafe uses the Bellwether...
Florida golf club designed by well-known architect sold to new group
A golf course in South Florida has sold. The sale of LaPlaya Golf Club was announced via a press release on Jan. 7. According to the release, Stephen J. Lockwood purchased the remaining interest in the private club, which lies north of Immokalee Road in North Naples. The amount of the sale was not disclosed. The club...
