CCSO: Witness attempted Everglades City plane crash rescue
A report indicates a witness held the crash passenger above water as other rescuers arrived and airlifted him to hospital. Authorities identified the pilot and passenger involved in an Everglades City plane crash as two Naples men, one of them a beloved youth group leader. A Collier County sheriff's report...
3 To Know: Naples woman dies on I-75; Shake Shack opens and more
Naples' first Shake Shack is finally opening on Friday, Feb. 20, bringing crinkle cut fries, hand-spun shakes and classic burgers and chicken sandwiches to Mercato. The Shake Shack development team announced the new Naples location in July 2025 and originally targeted to open the restaurant later that year. Shake...
Naples Grande Golf Club rebrands as CAVU, moves to private membership
The Naples Grande Golf Club has a new look — and a new name. After a major renovation to the clubhouse and golf course, the club has rebranded. It's now a fully private, members-only club. The new name: CAVU Golf Club. Previously, the club operated under a semi-private model, affiliated with the Naples Grande Beach...
The Big Book Sale is Back
After canceling January’s book sale due to the cold weather, The Friends of the Library’s first giant book sale since Hurricane Ian will take place on Saturday, February 28th and Sunday, March 1st from 9AM to 2PM. Bring your own bag or we will provide one or you. We are excited to bring back this tradition of...
Best things to do this weekend in Fort Myers, Bonita Springs
Looking for some fun in Southwest Florida? Here are our top things to do this weekend and beyond, including the Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade and the 60 th -annual Swamp Cabbage Festival. Plus a look at what’s ahead in February. To submit events, email the details to reporter Charles Runnells at...
SOCIETY: Feeding Dreams at Naples Yacht Club
Feeding Dreams has provided more than 12 million nutritious meals to children and the Feeding Dreams Scholarship and Mentor Program pairs community leaders who volunteer as mentors with students from underserved backgrounds in Collier County. Mentors offer career guidance, resources, and encouragement to help...
Golf courses are changing their names at a dizzying pace. Can golfers keep up?
Have you ever played Nebraska Dunes Golf Course? How about CAVU Golf Club?. If you have, chances are you don't even know it, because for 15 and 26 years, respectively, they were known as Awarii Dunes Golf Club and Naples Grande Golf Club. They are just two of the latest golf facilities to adopt new names in hopes of...
Rosehill Wine Cellars opens Naples showroom
Rosehill Wine Cellars opened a new showroom in Naples at the end of 2025. The refined space was created to elevate how collectors, designers, and homeowners experience luxury wine storage. This expansion brings Rosehill’s craftsmanship and expertise into a setting where visitors can examine wine racks, explore...
Amber Glenn posts optimistic message on social media after tough skate
MILAN — Amber Glenn shared a message of optimism hours after her tough performance in the women's short program that likely will keep her out of medal contention at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Glenn shared a post on her Instagram story in the early hours of Wednesday, Feb. 18,...
Commissioners Approve Beach Water Reclamation Contract
On Tuesday, the Lee Board of County Commissioners awarded a $258 million construction contract to restore and enhance the Fort Myers Beach Water Reclamation Facility, expanding the capacity and making the facility more resilient to coastal flooding. This project includes the demolition of several buildings and...
