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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 MoreNaples developers borrow $114M for luxury home project
Fred Pezeshkan and Jerry Starkey, the developers of a 15-story tower set to rise in downtown Naples, have secured $113.6 million in financing and will commence construction without delay. The…
Read MoreCollier County surgeons use robots for brain and spine surgeries.
A novel robotic system is assisting physicians in Collier County with intricate brain and spinal surgeries. Physician’s Regional Hospital has recently introduced the ExcelsiusGPS robot, an innovative technology that stands…
Read MoreNaples leads US News & World Report’s 2024-25 Best Places to Retire list.
On Thursday, U.S. News & World Report revealed that Naples, Florida, holds the top spot as the best place to retire in the United States. Naples ranked first among…
Read More20 Collier County intersections will have blue lights to deter red light runners.
Two months following a tragic crash that impacted the community, Collier County is implementing tiny blue lights at traffic signals across 20 major intersections to assist deputies in apprehending…
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