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.
Sports
SWFL Boys Athlete of the Week Nominees Announced
The top high school male athletes in Southwest Florida for Feb. 2-7 are recognized.
FBA Defeats St. John Neumann for Boys Basketball District Title
The Lions grinded out a 45-34 victory against the Celtics to repeat as Class 2A-12 champions.
George McNeill to make PGA Champions Tour debut at Chubb Classic
The 50-year-old Southwest Florida native has over 300 career PGA Tour starts and two victories
Crime
Naples Man Charged in Puppy's Blunt Force Trauma Death
Xavier Reda faces aggravated animal cruelty charges after a forensic necropsy revealed injuries inconsistent with an accidental fall.
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
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
Health
Measles Outbreak at Florida University Remains Unconfirmed by State
State health officials have not updated case numbers for over a week as university deals with suspected outbreak.
Lupin Launches Topiramate Extended-Release Capsules in the United States
The new generic drug is bioequivalent to Trokendi XR and indicated for seizures and migraine prevention.
Measles Outbreaks Surge on College Campuses
CDC warns of increased risk due to close living quarters and lower immunity among students.
