Politics
Three New Members Elected to Naples City Council
Preliminary results show a shake-up in the city's leadership
New Book Explores Florida's Seminole War History
Upcoming 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence sparks renewed interest in overlooked Native American resistance.
VP Vance's Naples Fundraiser Highlights Evolving Trends in Political Financing
High-dollar event showcases reliance on wealthy donors, heightened security, and the political battleground of Southwest Florida.
Crime
Florida Father Charged in Shooting Death of 13-Year-Old Son
Authorities say the father was intoxicated and mishandling a firearm when the fatal incident occurred.
Dog the Bounty Hunter's Stepson Charged in 13-Year-Old Son's Fatal Shooting
Gregory Zecca faces manslaughter and firearm charges after incident at Naples apartment
Dog the Bounty Hunter's Stepson Charged in Fatal Shooting of Teenage Son
Gregory Zecca faces life in prison for aggravated manslaughter of a child with a firearm
Business
Florida Court Decertifies Wage Lawsuit Against Hospitals
Plaintiffs' circumstances too individualized to maintain FLSA collective action, judge rules.
Darden Restaurants to Shutter All Bahama Breeze Locations
The parent company cites ongoing challenges in the casual dining sector.
Drone Adoption Accelerates as Firms Shift From Pilots to Revenue-Generating Operations
Drone-enabled services grow over 30% annually as governments and enterprises commit billions to infrastructure inspection, surveying, logistics, and defense modernization
Sports
Vero Beach International Tennis Open Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Tournament features elite competition, historic court dedication, and thrilling championships
Legal Battle Ignites Over America's Cup Venue
Residents of Bagnoli, Naples protest plans to host the 2027 event
Ball State Cardinals face Alabama A&M Bulldogs in Naples
The two teams meet for a women's college basketball matchup in Florida
Health
Measles Outbreaks Surge on College Campuses
CDC warns of increased risk due to close living quarters and lower immunity among students.
Lupin Launches Dasatinib Tablets in the United States
The generic drug will be available in multiple dosages for treating chronic myeloid leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
5,500-Year-Old Fossil Rewrites Syphilis Origin Story
Researchers find ancient Treponema pallidum genome, suggesting the disease is much older than previously thought.
