Raging South Florida Wildfire Grows to 25,000 Acres as Drought Persists
Rain expected to provide some relief, but drought conditions likely to continue through spring.
Luxury Naples Home on 99th Ave N Listed for $1.2M
Florida Home Health Care Agencies Ranked Among Nation's Best
Lifestyle
Shake Shack debuts at Mercato in Naples
Naples' first Shake Shack location is now open, drawing crowds eager to try the fast-casual restaurant's burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, and milkshakes.

5 East Naples Restaurants to Try
A dining reporter shares her top picks for new spots to check out in East Naples, Florida
New Restaurants Arrive in Naples, Including Shake Shack
Several new eateries, from local spots to national chains, are opening in the Naples area this month.
Weather
Dramatic Sinkhole Swallows Shanghai Road Near Metro Construction
Incident highlights growing risks to urban infrastructure worldwide

Rare Snow Flurries Spotted in Naples, Florida
National Weather Service confirms the unusual weather event as temperatures dip into the mid-30s.
Florida Cold Weather Memes Bring Laughs, Not Warmth
Creative social media posts poke fun at Floridians and wildlife dealing with rare chilly temperatures.
Economics
Gas Prices Creep Up Across South Florida
Drivers in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach face higher costs at the pump

Naples Apartment Rents Down 16% From 2024 Highs
Median apartment listing prices in Naples dropped to $3,195 in December 2025, down from $3,798 a year earlier.
Owning a Home Cheaper Than Renting in Most U.S. Counties
But high upfront costs keep many potential buyers in rentals, report finds
Crime
Dog the Bounty Hunter's Stepson Charged in Accidental Shooting Death of 13-Year-Old Son
Gregory Zecca faces manslaughter charges after allegedly shooting his son while under the influence of alcohol and drugs

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.
Politics
Former Congresswoman Gwen Graham Won't Run for Florida's 2nd District
Graham cites 'family reasons' for not seeking to reclaim the seat she held briefly in 2015-2017.

Fort Myers Beach Town Council Appoints New Member
John McLean selected to fill vacant council seat after previous member's resignation.
Europe Takes Over More NATO Commander Roles
The U.S. is shifting more responsibility to Europe as it pivots toward the Indo-Pacific.