2nd Annual Rockin’ Pirate Palooza
For the second straight year, the Naples community showed its swashbuckling spirit at Rockin’ Pirate Palooza. Over 650 pirates braved the seven seas to enjoy an evening full of classic rock music, exciting giveaways, and camaraderie in Paradise, as this year’s “Live at the Cove” music series came to a bountiful conclus
Gulf Coast Traffic Alerts: June 3
FORT MYERS, Fla. — 11:46 a.m. A rollover crash involving a dump truck has blocked all northbound lanes of Gunnery Road at Lee Boulevard. All lanes of southbound I-75 are closed near the Broward County line in Collier County. [CLEARED]. 5:30 a.m. A fatal crash has blocked all lanes...
Weather Impact Day: Cold front triggers widespread rain Wednesday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Wednesday is a Gulf Coast Weather Impact Day as a cold front digs into the region triggering widespread rain at times. While today won't be a washout, expect off and on again downpours. The best chance for storms will be during the late afternoon and evening. The main threats will be gusty winds and
The 10 Best School Districts in Florida: A Comprehensive Ranking
Florida is home to some of the nation’s fastest-growing communities, and for many families, access to quality education plays a major role in deciding where to live. The Sunshine State’s public education system serves millions of students across 67 school districts. According to the latest state ratings, 28 districts e
Southwest Florida Proton Reaches 100 Patients and Accelerates Expansion of Advanced Cancer Treatment Services
Southwest Florida Proton, a state-of-the-art cancer treatment center in Lee County, has reached a significant milestone less than a year after opening its doors, successfully treating its first 100 patients. The Estero-based facility, which opened in December following an $80 million investment, announced it is expandi
Bonita Springs and Naples weigh new e-bike and scooter regulations
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — City leaders in Bonita Springs and Naples are discussing new rules for e-bikes and scooters as safety concerns and pedestrian conflicts continue to grow. In Bonita Springs, the city council is meeting Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. to give residents a final chance to weigh in...
TheatreZone’s ‘Oliver!’ brings NYC talent and Florida favorites to Naples stage
NAPLES, Fla. — TheatreZone’s production of "Oliver!" will feature a mix of New York City-based Actors’ Equity performers and Florida talent, running June 4–14 in Naples. The 11-year-old star of the show, Carter Sass, alongside actor David Cantor and TheatreZone's founder Mark Danni, joined "Gulf Coast...
Lely (Fla.) QB Carter Quinn transferring to St John Neumann (Fla.) after FHSAA ruling
Class of 2026 recruit Carter Quinn has been reclassified to 2027 following an FHSAA ruling that grants the QB another year of eligibility. Following this announcement, the former Naples Lely (Fla.) QB announced his transfer to Naples St John Neumann (Fla.) [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage
$80M SWFL high-tech cancer treatment center reaches patient milestone
Southwest Florida Proton, an $80 million cutting-edge cancer treatment facility in Lee County that opened late last year, has hit a patient milestone: 100 people treated. In response to the first 100 patients, the facility, Southwest Florida Proton in Estero, has expanded its treatment times to 14 hours per day “to ade
Sanibel begins plans to rebuild hurricane-damaged pier
SANIBEL, Fla. — Sanibel city leaders are approving a $278,000 contract with Stantec Consulting Services to design a new fishing pier and replace the old structure damaged by Hurricane Ian. Andy Wilkes, who has been visiting Sanibel from the United Kingdom with his family for over 35 years, shared...

















