FORECAST: Patchy fog early, warm days ahead
Good morning, Southwest Florida! We are waking up with a little patchy fog around the area, mostly inland in Glades, Hendry and northern Collier counties. Visibility this morning is down less than 1/2 a mile this morning in those areas. There is another are of fog in Charlotte, DeSoto and Sarasota counties. The fog...
FHP: Two teens dead after Collier County crash
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said two 19-year-olds are dead after a crash on Immokalee Road Friday night. FHP said a westbound Honda Accord crossed into the eastbound lane and hit a green Ford Mustang head-on. Troopers said it happened just before midnight, about three miles west of Camp...
Eagle Eats: Chicken Salad Chick
There’s something charmingly nostalgic about walking into Chicken Salad Chick in Estero, Florida. The pastel green walls, the dainty red flowers collected by the registers and the logo bring back memories of a simpler time. Coming from someone who is not a Florida native, I’ve never seen one of...
Disaster and insurance costs are rising. The middle class is struggling to hang on
Middle-class families are struggling to afford insurance in southwest Florida. Realtors say a wave of foreclosures could be coming.
A Rural Florida Gem Near Naples With Green Spaces, Heritage, and Even a Wolf...
Tucked just east of Naples, Golden Gate blends rural quiet with surprising wild encounters and everyday community life. Picture pine-fringed parks, backyard canals with herons, and a hidden wolf sanctuary changing hearts one small tour at a time. This is where fitness trails, Friday-night youth sports, and shady...
Discovering Alternative Social Hubs: A Guide for Like-Minded Connections
A 24-year-old male is on a quest to find spots where he can meet like-minded friends. His search has sparked a lively discussion on social media, with several suggestions pouring in from various users.
SOCIETY: Collier Resource Center gala celebrates 10-year anniversary
Collier Resource Center’s 10-year anniversary at Artis—Naples Nov. 6 was a moment to come together with purpose and a plan — to find solutions for those suffering over the next decade and beyond. As Collier County’s navigation and case-management hub, CRC offers free, confidential assistance that connects residents...
Southwest Florida hospitals graded – One earns ‘B’ for safety; three earn ‘Cs’
NCH North Hospital was the only Collier County hospital to receive an above-average patient safety grade from the Leapfrog Group. In neighboring Lee County, three Lee Health hospitals earned top "A" grades for patient safety. Florida ranked 15th in the nation for the percentage of its hospitals receiving an "A"...
Marco Island Farmer’s Market makes chilly return
An arctic train of Canadian air blasted into Southwest Florida last week, causing temperatures to drop more than 30 degrees. This area typically sees lows in the 60s and highs in the 80s in early November. “It was 45 degrees this morning at Naples Airport this morning (Nov. 11),” said...
Former executive sued by Oakes Farms; accused of stealing millions from the company
A former executive of Oakes Farms is accused of stealing millions of dollars from the company to support a lavish lifestyle. In the suit, Oakes Farms alleges that Steven Veneziano Jr. used his position of power in the company to "steal millions of dollars in funds, equipment and assets." The...
