Gina Tomlinson

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort Naples is making an $8 million investment with its plans to build a new outdoor restaurant at the North Naples property. Crews are making room for a bigger pool, a lazy river, a splash park and other amenities at the Ritz Spending. It will also add jobs when completed. The hotel […]

Coronavirus combined with job loss and the financial impact on Southwest Florida has created a dire need. The doors are closed at The Naples Senior Center at JFCS, but with the pandemic keeping many seniors inside, their food pantry’s services have never been more critical. That’s why every Wednesday, volunteers step in to help the […]

The developers behind a controversial construction project in North Naples hope to win over some community support, and they’re trying to do it with their newly released renderings. Many nearby community members are heated over seeing yet more high-rise buildings tower over the area and possibly block sunsets or lower property values. And, with the […]

An unknown suspect recently spray-painted campaign signs in Collier County. The vandal targeted several local candidates, and one of them caught the suspect in the act. “This is not what goes on in Naples,” said Jim Molenaar, who is running for Collier County clerk. “It’s disgusting, and it is shameful.” At least one of the […]

Auto sales in Southwest Florida are booming. Some dealers saying they’ve had their best months ever, but now there’s a shortage of used cars. We looked at why now might be the right time to trade up from your used car. ”Inventory is definitely a big problem,” Rob Oteri said. “It’s really hard to get […]

The fire-rescue community in Southwest Florida is mourning the loss of a man known for helping anyone. Tuesday, Firefighter Tony Christensen died of COVID-19 at the hospital in Orlando where he was being treated. Tony was known for his service as well as being an animal lover, who took time do to the simple things […]

The Census Bureau will stop knocking on doors earlier than planned because of the pandemic. Getting an accurate count is critical to ensure communities get the government funding they need. A lower count also has other consequences. How long census workers get to do their jobs is part of the coronavirus relief debate going on […]

A man says he was at work, a ‘porch pirate’ approached his front door and took their goods. The family knew something was off because they’d received a notification hat the package had arrived. Luckily, they had security cameras and were able to check them. The man and his family do not want their names […]

City council members decided this afternoon that no masks will be required in the City of Naples. Many people are passionate on both sides of this controversial debate. “I had a heart attack and I wear a mask for my own personal protection,” said Greg Jenkins, and he is thankful that will remain his choice […]

Normally, the Naples Winter Wine Festival is an event full of fun and music that raises millions of dollars for children in the community. But because of the coronavirus pandemic, there won’t be any meetups this year. “Events just aren’t safe right now,” said Megan McCarthy CEO of the Boys and Girls club. Nearly 50 […]