Human remains found in Naples sent for DNA testing, identity of bones to be...
The Collier County Sheriff's Office is awaiting DNA test results for the human bones that were recently found in Naples. Just over two weeks ago, on the morning of May 22, a construction worker was digging a line for Florida Power & Light on Daniels Road in Naples when the worker found a pile of bones . The bones...
San Carlos Island Will Not Be Annexed
In a less-then-ten-minute conversation at their Management & Planning meeting Thursday, the Fort Myers Beach Town Council decided to end any thought of trying to annex San Carlos Island. The idea, first brought up by council member John King, really had no legs from the get-go. There has been no...
New Beach Theater Plans Revealed
The new plans for the Beach Theater on Estero Boulevard were getting a lot of love when we posted them on our Facebook page Thursday. Owner Steve Boge will submit his 2-level restaurant and bar idea to the LPA Tuesday. Here’s what he hopes to get approved. The property...
This Florida Beach Town Is Your Cozy Coastal Escape
Ever tried painting a sand dollar on a sunny beach morning? You sit at a colorful table outside a quirky shop, brushing bright colors onto a sea treasure while seagulls call overhead. It’s a simple, fun activity that kids and adults love, and it captures the laid-back, creative vibe of this island.
3 To Do: ‘Ghost: The Musical,’ South American Trail at Naples Zoo, more
TheatreZone presents a rare early summer treat with “Ghost: The Musical,” an adaptation of the 1990 Academy Award-winning hit film. Sam and Molly are deeply in love. Their connection takes a shocking turn when Sam is killed in a mugging that turns out to be a planned murder by a close associate of the couple....
SUNSHINE CRIMES: Mom’s unsolved 2018 murder leaves family still seeking justice
Destiney was killed in 2018 in Bonita Springs when her son was only 4-years-old. She died protecting her child from gunfire, and her case remains unsolved.
Coalition fights to preserve Naples Airport as city seeks greater control
The local government accountability group behind a new petition says a "small but vocal minority is pressuring public officials to limit or even close Naples Airport."
‘No free water’: Water bills to increase for some Marco Island residents
There will be no more free water on Marco Island. You didn't know you were getting free water? Some residents have been because of aging equipment with inaccurate or slow readings. That's about to change. Marco Island City Council approved an $11.58 million contract with Johnson Controls Inc . to install a digital...
5 great places for donuts in Naples, Bonita Springs
Whether you spell it donut or doughnut, there’s no wrong way to celebrate National Donut Day , especially in Southwest Florida, where local bakers are frying, glazing and filling with flair. Before you dismiss it as another made-up food holiday, know this: National Donut Day has real roots. It was established in 1938...
PNC Foundation grant supports NCEF Early Childhood Development Center
The PNC Foundation announced a $100,000 grant to Florida Gulf Coast University to create an innovative outdoor classroom at the Naples Children & Education Foundation Early Childhood Development Center. The project will extend learning opportunities beyond the traditional classroom, incorporating science, technology,...