Important information you need to know about measles
Measles is in the news in Southwest Florida, with cases being confirmed at Ave Maria University in Collier County. Though at the time of this writing, there aren’t any confirmed cases in Lee County, Lee Health is taking proactive steps to prepare and protect patients, staff, and visitors across our facilities.
Naples home sells for $16.5M, full asking price
A custom-built home in Collier County sold for $16.5 million in late 2025 — a price the builder says was the most expensive home sale in Naples in December 2025. The house, 2426 Indian Pipe Way, is in Grey Oaks Country Club, west of Interstate 75 and north of downtown Naples. The $16.5 million price was the full...
Immokalee man arrested for failing to appear in Louisiana court after bar fight
IMMOKALEE, Fla. — An Immokalee man arrested after a bar fight is accused of failing to appear in court in Louisiana, Collier County Sheriff's Office deputies announced on Wednesday. According to a post on its Facebook page, deputies responded to a fight in progress outside an Immokalee bar over...
State approves demolition of FMB Elementary, district weighs other options
Fox 4's Austin Schargorodksi reports on the state approving demolition of Fort Myers Beach Elementary and why the district says it’s not recommending it
Two Buyers, One Market Reset: Beasley Wraps Fort Myers–Naples Deals.
Beasley Media Group has closed on a pair of deals that will see its first station cluster in the Fort Myers-Naples, FL market divvied up between two operators already in market No. 51. Sun Broadcasting and Fort Myers Broadcasting will each pay $9 million to solidify their presence there as Beasley exits a market that...
Rocket launch in Cape Canaveral, Florida, may be seen in Fort Myers, Naples
Will people in Southwest Florida see a rocket in the sky? A so Florida thing is coming up ahead of Valentine's Day weekend. A large chunk of Florida residents may see what 3 million pounds of liftoff thrust looks like when United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket launches from the East Coast. That is, if their city...
John McLean is Our Saturday Guest
LPA member John McLean is one of 3 residents who’ve applied for the open Town Council seat after the resignation of Jim Atterholt, along with Tom Brady and Jim Boan. McLean will be our guest this Saturday at Margaritaville at 10AM. All of our shows are broadcast live on...
Safe Boating Class Later This Month
With Southwest Florida’s waterways bustling, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 91 of Fort Myers Beach is hosting Boat America” Responsible Boating Course on Saturday, February 21st. This basic class is designed to equip every family member with the knowledge and skills needed for safe, confident, and enjoyable...
Kolter Urban breaks ground on 3300 Gulf Shore in Naples
Kolter Urban recently broke ground on 3300 Gulf Shore, an eight-story boutique waterfront development in Naples. The project, located between the Gulf of Mexico and Inner Doctors Bay, will have 51 residences ranging from two to five bedrooms and spanning 2,000 to over 7,500 square feet. William Raveis Real Estate is...
Eight bears taken in Franklin, Gulf counties
As the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission continues to analyze the state’s first permitted bear hunt in a decade, the agency has started to release more data. A fact sheet posted last week showed that all but six of the 172 permits purchased were by Florida residents, and nearly half of the 52 bears...
