Naples Pride offers new walk-in clinic, safe space

Naples Pride is debuting a new walk-in clinic that will provide a safe space for the LGBTQ community to get treatment. While the services at the clinic are provided everywhere, this will offer a comfortable setting for people who often feel stigmatized. One gay man who works at the clinic said it’s needed because one […]

Dog survives Florida panther attack, loses eye in Golden Gate Estates

Back in May, an owner’s dog was attacked by a Florida panther. The beloved pet survived the attack but now lives with lasting battle scars. We recently learned about the encounter and spoke to a wildlife expert about the prevalence of these occurrences, since community members are worried about future possibilities of this near them […]

Naples Ethics Commission tosses out complaint against Naples mayor

A former mayor’s complaint against the current mayor of Naples was tossed out by the Naples Ethics Commission. The complaint stems from allegations made by claiming that former Mayor Bill Barnett ran a child prostitution ring out of the Naples Airport. Barnett said just because the Naples Ethics Commission won’t investigate doesn’t mean he will […]

NCH unveils ‘Wall of Honor’ memorializing fallen community heroes

NCH unveiled its “Wall of Honor” on Wednesday, acknowledging the contributions of 200 employees who served and people who dedicated their lives to serving the community. Naples Firefighter Tony Christensen lost his battle with COVID-19 in August. His wife, Diane, takes life a day at a time, as another sad reminder nears. “July Fourth is […]

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Collier County woman spends her 101st birthday cycling

One Collier County woman is celebrating a milestone in an active way. Jeans Simmons is spending her 101st birthday cycling. This is the first in-person event in her senior living community since the pandemic began. So, they’re finally getting the chance to socialize. Jean and her friends are excited to enjoy activities together like they […]

Inspecting high-rise buildings to prevent another tragedy

There’s a push to make sure older buildings in our area are structurally safe after the collapse of a high-rise condo building on the state’s East Coast. Once a building like the 12-story Champlain South Towers turns 20 years old, it should be inspected every five to 10 years, one expert said. It’s better to […]

Former CIA director concerned about SWFL suspects illegitimately getting Florida IDs

Dozens of people used fake documents to get a Florida driver’s license, and most of them were granted at the same DMV in Southwest Florida. We looked at how the suspects were able to provide documents that passed as legitimate, and we spoke to a former CIA director who’s worried a driver’s license could become […]

Families upset with how Naples cemetery maintained

Families who chose a beautiful final resting place for their loved ones returned to find the North Naples property looking run down. There are weeds and patches of sand at Naples Memorial Gardens, a place meant to be peaceful and for people to remember and honor their loved ones. The business knows some family members […]

Approved developments near Golden Gate Estates worry neighbors, environmentalists

New developments in Southwest Florida are receiving approval, but many neighbors in a local community are not happy about it, and environmental groups worry about the wildlife near planned communities. Rae Ann Burton hasn’t had much time for yard work at her Golden Gate Estates home. “Need to get out here and need to trim […]