Beach Kids Foundation Hosting Fundraiser
The Fort Myers Beach Kids Foundation is hosting a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser for their scholarship program. Last year $22,000 was raised and given to students to help with their university costs. Where: St. Raphael’s Church Hall. When: Saturday Feb 21st. Time: 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Fort Myers Beach...
Afternoon tea with historical women at Norris Center
The Norris Center is Naples will welcome four historical figures to tell their life stories over afternoon tea Feb. 18 – 21. Janina Birtolo has written a dozen beautifully-crafted portrayals of historical female figures that changed the world, for better or for worse. These intimate performances are portrayed by...
Ave Maria measles case count nears 60
Cases continue to climb in a “very serious” measles outbreak in Collier County. Since the semester began the second week of January, more than 50 cases of the highly-contagious virus have been reported on the campus of Ave Maria University. According to the university, as of Feb. 11...
Crash involving cyclist shuts down part of South Tamiami Trail in Bonita Springs
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Crews responded to a crash between a cyclist and a vehicle along South Tamiami Trail at Old 41 Road in Bonita Springs on Friday afternoon. The Lee County Sheriff's Office said there are injuries in the crash, and two northbound lanes of South Tamiami Trail were shut down.
Rare Florida beachfront estate back on market. A look at $271M listing
A Southwest Florida beachfront estate, once the most expensive listing in the U.S., is back on the market and could again set a record. Gordon Pointe , an 8-acre Gulf-front compound in the ultra-exclusive, opulent Port Royal community in Naples , will return to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). "It cannot be...
Now You Know: Water conservation urged; war memorial work begins
The South Florida Water Management District has issued a regional water shortage warning that includes Collier County. The SFWMD and the city of Marco Island are encouraging residents, visitors and businesses to conserve water and limit irrigation. Landscape irrigation should comply with the days and times...
Naples Italian American Foundation wants to save family stories
The Naples Italian American Foundation has started a new program aimed at helping people preserve their family stories . The Naples Italian American Heritage Initiative began in January 2026 with a guided workshop, Anthony Carfang told the Naples Daily News in an email. The project "reflects NIAF’s broader commitment...
After devastating damage, Naples condo looks for flood protection
Key takeaway: As buildings, old and new, look for resiliency options, the Allegro condominium building in Naples decided to install an AquaFence to protect against flooding. Core challenge: Naples city officials were initially reluctant to grant approval, unsure of the technology and its place. What’s next: With...
Is this heaven? Our food and dining writer gets paid to eat pizza
Pizza, not surprisingly, has become an obsession with our audience. Every time we publish a story about pizza, the needle moves. In a big way. A new pizza joint. A popular pizza place that closed. Stories about the people who make the pizza in SWFL. These are a few examples of what people are reading about pizza....
Florida health department’s updated measles numbers shy of Ave Maria report
The Florida Department of Health updated its measles case counts Thursday as scheduled. But even after the dashboard refresh, the totals do not align with reports from two college outbreaks. The department’s Reportable Diseases Frequency Report now reports 66 confirmed cases statewide through Feb. 7 — including 46 in...
