Naples FL

On December 6, 2025, the Village Council will meet at 9:30 a.m. to discuss funding capital improvement projects with tax-exempt debt and updating Community Development fees. The agenda includes public hearings on non-ad valorem assessments for converting package plant systems to central sewer systems in Sunny Grove...

The Naples Christmas Boat Parade is back for another year of festive nautical fun. This year's boat parade is Saturday, Dec. 13, from 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. You can watch the boat parade from Pinchers at Tin City, Riverwalk Restaurant, Naples Landing, Kelly's Fish House, the Boathouse on Naples Bay and Bayview...

I am often reminded of the incredible strength and resilience of Southwest Floridians. I see it every day in the faces of the adults, children and families that come through David Lawrence Centers’ doors seeking hope and healing. While we have made strides in addressing the mental health and substance use crisis...

GG's Brunch Haus offered free Thanksgiving turkey dinners to anyone who didn't want to spend the holiday alone.

A few months ago, The Halcyon Residences & Marina development quietly won Collier County's approval. At a meeting Sept. 23, county commissioners approved a rezoning for the mixed-use planned development in East Naples as part of their summary agenda. The summary agenda, reserved for non-controversial matters, is...

Several local restaurants and well-known chains in Collier County, FL, faced some challenges during inspections in October 2025. According to official records from the state, 26 establishments had the most food safety and health violations, and one was temporarily closed due to notable sanitary issues. This...

A 69-year-old Naples man died when he was struck by a driver while riding his bicycle in East Naples . The accident happened at 11 a.m. Nov. 26 at U.S. 41 and Peters Avenue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. An investigation is pending. The victim’s identity has not been released. There have been five...

A Bonita Springs couple's resolve to help Nigerian children is amplified after a 12-year-old student escaped kidnappers. They're asking for donations to help fund security measures.

In a disturbing case that has shocked a Florida community, authorities have arrested and charged a 37-year-old man following the discovery of two severed cat heads left on a resident’s mailbox. The incident, which occurred in Bonita Springs last week, has led to multiple serious charges against the suspect....

Former Fort Myers Beach Town Council member Bill Veach and former Mayor Ray Murphy have asked for a 20-day extension to respond to the defamation lawsuits filed against them by John King and Karen Woodson. The attorney for Veach and Murphy, Michael Pizzi, says he is asking for the delay...