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SWFL has lost 30 panthers this year, including another in Collier County.
A Florida panther was struck near State Road 29 in Collier County, marking the 30th death of this endangered species this year, as reported by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation…
Read MoreFinance firm lawsuit against Oakes Farm owner Aflie Oaks dismissed.
The $2.8 million lawsuit filed by a financing company against Aflie Oakes, owner of Oakes Farm and Seed to Table, has been dismissed. Farm Credit of Florida has opted to…
Read MoreThe debate over water fluoride is local, state, and soon national.
The discussion surrounding the inclusion of fluoride in drinking water is intensifying across various levels of government. This month, residents of Naples expressed their opposition to the addition of fluoride…
Read MoreU.S. News ranks Southwest Florida as the best location to live.
A national magazine has validated what those from Naples have long understood: Naples is the premier place to reside in the United States. Naples has achieved the top position in…
Read MoreFlorida’s new legislature leadership rejects condo crisis special session.
Florida’s new legislative leadership dismissed speculation regarding a special session aimed at addressing the affordability crisis faced by condo owners, even in light of Gov. Ron DeSantis’s calls for such…
Read More$85 million donation from Tom Golisano to 41 SWFL charities
Tom Golisano, the founder of Paychex and a notable philanthropist, surprised the nonprofit community in Southwest Florida on Tuesday by granting $85 million in unrestricted funds to 41 local organizations.…
Read MoreTeacher raises in Collier County begin Friday
Collier County Public Schools announces that teachers will see an increase in their paychecks beginning this week. The starting salary for CCPS teachers has been set at $57,000. The rise…
Read MoreHurricane Helene and Milton Costs Top $4.3B
According to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, the combined estimated insurance losses for Hurricanes Milton and Helene exceed $4.3 billion, with over 380,000 claims made for both storms. The…
Read MoreNaples waiters strike over salary cuts
Servers at restaurants in Naples organized a walkout in response to modifications in their pay structure. The core of the matter revolves around tips. Hampton Social in Naples is transitioning…
Read MoreNaples’ Everglades Golf Club sold to Orlando firm
Pulte Home Co. has transferred ownership of the Golf Club of the Everglades to Concert Golf Partners, a company based in the Orlando area that manages a portfolio of 35…
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