Naples FL

The Marco Island Historical Society, along with Collier County Museums, is inviting the public to join them in celebrating Pineapple Day from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Historical Museum. Learn more about the fascinating history of pineapple farming on Marco Island. There were two pineapple...

Florida court records show lenders urged R&R Family of Companies to wind down operations weeks before its collapse, even as carriers across the U.S. continued hauling freight and invoices went unpaid. A lawsuit filed Jan. 23 in the Circuit Court for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in Collier County, Florida, by...

HM Restaurant Group, owners of Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille, Dixie Fish Company and Bonita Fish Company, donated $7,725 to Captains For Clean Water in honor of Storm Smart, supporting their mission of raising awareness to improve Florida’s water quality. The money was raised $1 at a...

At Marco Island Academy, a high school student is making a meaningful difference for animals in need. Amanda Fonseca, a junior at Marco Island Academy, recently founded the school’s first Animal Club, combining her love for animals with a desire to give back to the community. Fonseca came up...

NAPLES - Charlotte High School has had a rich tradition in athletics. State championships, regional titles, team and individual accolades have been bestowed in almost every sport.

Ellie Bunting and the Estero Island Historical Society team is hosting their next Murder Mystery presentation Saturday at 11AM. Admission is free, however, donations to the organization, located at 161 Bay Road on Fort Myers Beach, are always welcome. The latest in the EIHS series is called A Fort Myers...

Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital plan a major expansion of care for women and children in Southwest Florida, made possible by a visionary gift from Bill and Julia Van Domelen Foundation. This investment will establish the Van Domelen Institute for Women and Children and support...

When asked about the now nearly seven-year timeline for one sidewalk in East Naples, the county cited the lengthy grant application and design process.

In December of 2024, the Fort Myers Beach Town Council voted 4-1 to approve a new 148-unit Neptune Resort at 2310 Estero Boulevard. Continental Hospitality Group had purchased the property in 2021 for $27 million. Then in 2022 Hurricane Ian destroyed it. During the Town Council vote in December of...

CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. — A Florida woman is accused of romance scams totaling approximately $3 million over the last six years, according to authorities. Investigators said on Dec. 22, 2025, the Craven County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina received a report involving a romance scam in excess of $100,000.00.