Naples
GOVERNMENT
Flash flood causes storm drainage concerns for Naples couple
The rain chronicles continue in Southwest Florida. The constant rainfall has caused several roadways, homes, and businesses to flood. One couple, named one who lives in Naples Park, says the flooding has caused major concerns for their home and neighborhood. Charlie and his fiancé Julia have been living in their...
4th of July week is here: Where to find fireworks, parades in Naples, Marco Island, Bonita
The Fourth of July on Thursday kicks off a four-day weekend for many, and there's plenty of options for celebrating Independence Day 2024. And if you haven't made plans yet, here's a guide to know what's happening where and when. But first, where did the idea for fireworks come from...
Habitat for Humanity completes East Naples subdivision
Habitat for Humanity of Collier County marked the final home closings last week for its latest affordable housing community, Whitaker Woods in East Naples. With the last eight homes purchased, the community is now fully occupied with 125 families. The final step is for Habitat to hand the community’s management responsibilities over to its residents. The organization will work with community members to establish a community association and elect members into leadership positions on the board. The neighborhood will then be responsible for its own management, working closely with a professional property management company to maintain community standards. Collier County Housing Operations department data shows nearly 60% of the jobs in the county pay less than $45,000 annually, and more than 50,000 people commute into Collier County each day for work. Habitat Collier receives about 28 inquiries for each home it can fund, build and sell.
Lee County Operations Changing for the Fourth
As Independence Day approaches, Lee County has announced its operational adjustments for the holiday, aiming to ensure that the celebrations come with minimal disruptions to public services. On Thursday, July 4, Lee County’s administrative operations will pause for Independence Day, a significant day marked by nationwide celebrations of freedom and patriotism. Adjustments to usual schedules have been planned to accommodate […] The post Lee County Operations Changing for the Fourth first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
Living paycheck to paycheck? In SW FL more people are struggling with everyday bills
Not everyone is living their best lives in Naples or Fort Myers. Forget the notion that locals in Collier County often dine out at fine restaurants and live in gated communities with perfectly manicured lawns. A new report shows 42% of households in Collier County live paycheck to paycheck, according...
Naples Museum Received WWII Flag
Created by Concentration Camp Inmates for Their American Liberators. The Holocaust Museum and Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen Education Center has received a very special World War II-era artifact – the “Nordhausen Flag.” The flag, created in 1945 by the newly liberated Nordhausen concentration camp inmates, was presented to the American troops who liberated them. The flag used a “stars and stripes” design in honor of the U.S. troops. The flag will be on permanent loan to the Museum from American Legion Post 38, Rabe O. Wilkison Chapter located in Fort Myers, FL. The Flag Presentation ceremony and reception took place yesterday July 1, 2024.
Collier County Selects Healthcare Services Provider for Sheriff’s Office
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.—YesCare, a leading provider of correctional healthcare in the U.S., has been selected to provide comprehensive medical and behavioral healthcare services within the Collier County Sheriff’s Office in Southwest Florida. The contract with a population of approximately 800 in two facilities, the Naples Jail Center and...
Fertilizer bans begin for Sanibel, Naples and Marco Island
SANIBEL, Fla. — Starting today, July 1, the city of Sanibel prohibits residents from applying fertilizers under certain conditions through the end of September. Experts say algae blooms are stimulated by excess nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus. The city says City Ordinance 07-003 bans fertilizers containing nitrogen and phosphorous...
From the Archives: The many lives of the Naples Pier
On June 25, 1888, work began on building the first Naples pier, which had many uses including freight, arriving and departing visitors. The pier was 600 feet long. It increased to 1,000 feet in its second life, after being destroyed by a hurricane in 1910 hurricane. It was rebuilt again...
Letters to the editor for Sunday, June 30, 2024
Letters to the editor should be 250 words or less. Include your name and city or community of residence. Guest opinions should be 600 words or less and include a brief summary of the author’s credentials relevant to the topic. Guest opinions may include a head shot of the author. For the Fort Myers News-Press, email submissions to mailbag@news-press.com and for the Naples Daily News to letters@naplesnews.com.
Video shows water spout off of Florida's west coast
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — A water spout was caught on video Sunday, June 30, in Bonita Springs. X user BonitaDad posted the video of the water spout off the 9th green of Bonita Bay’s Bay Island. >> Watch the video below or click here to see it on...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.