Naples Daily News
U.S. News ranks two SW Florida cities as "Best Places to Live"
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- U.S. News ranks two SW Florida cities as "Best Places to Live"
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The annual 'Best Places to Live' from U.S. News & World Report singles out two well known SW Florida cities for the 2026-27 rankings. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2026/05/19/where-does-u-s-news-world-report-say-is-the-best-place-to-live-carmel-indiana-fishers-life-quality/90133524007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Tourism improves in Collier County after a 'tough 2025'
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Collier County's tourist industry saw gains in visitor numbers, spending, and economic impact in the fiscal second quarter, ending in March. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/money/business/local/2026/05/20/collier-county-tourism-numbers-show-positive-gains-year-over-year-midwest-hotels-spending-candians/90158432007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Better pay up: Red light camera tickets nothing to take lightly
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Red-light cameras that automatically trigger at intersections have an on-again, off-again history in Florida. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2026/05/20/how-do-red-light-cameras-work-in-florida-fines-revenue-courts-motor-vechile-offene-charged-ticket/90134032007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Michael Jackson's elephant is at a Florida zoo, so we visited him
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Michael Jackson's elephant, Ali, moved to Florida in 1997 and still lives at the Jacksonville Zoo! Come with us to visit him.
https://www.jacksonville.com/story/entertainment/2026/05/19/michael-jackson-pets-elephant-ali-florida-jacksonville-zoo/90155598007/
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- Sweet Tomatoes quietly reopens in Fort Myers, Florida
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Sweet Tomatoes is back. The beloved salad buffet restaurant was a Fort Myers fixture for 20-plus years before closing during Covid https://www.naplesnews.com/story/life/food/2026/05/19/sweet-tomatoes-quietly-reopens-in-its-original-fort-myers-location/90162098007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Marco Island Police Chief Tracy Frazzano retires, resigns as chief
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Marco Island Police Chief Tracy Frazzano has announced her retirement after about three decades in law enforcement. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2026/05/18/marco-island-police-chief-tracy-frazzano-announces-retirement/90145703007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Naples fire growing quickly, moving toward buildings, Forest Service says
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- There is a 220-acre fire burning through the Picayune Strand State Park. It is quickly growing and moving toward local communities. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2026/05/18/sw-fl-fire-moving-toward-naples-communities-evacuations-begin/90146912007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Florida drivers warned not to stop and watch Everglades fire
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Police in Florida were warning drivers not to stop and look at an Everglades fire that, by Monday, May 11, had scorched almost 5,000 acres west of US 27 and Pines Boulevard in western Broward County.
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- Florida killer Wade Wilson to be featured on Netflix 'Worst Ex Ever'
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Florida killer Wade Wilson will be featured on Season 2 of 'Worst Ex Ever' on Netflix. Here's how to watch and everything to know about the case. https://www.news-press.com/story/news/crime/2026/05/04/wade-wilson-worst-ex-ever-season-2-netflix-florida-killer/89933989007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- SoCal authorities disrupt scheme to resell stolen Home Depot goods
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Golden Tempo won the 2026 Kentucky Derby, making history as the first time a horse with a female trainer has ever won the race. And better yet, there's some Florida lore behind the win.
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- Wiener takes all: Naples Hotdog Safari returns for third year
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Naples Hotdog Safari returns on May 2, inviting locals to taste and rate hot dogs from six restaurants to benefit St. Matthew's House. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/life/food/2026/04/28/naples-hotdog-safari-charity-crawl-returns-may-2/89736371007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Popular Mercato nightclub closes after 11 years
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Cavo Lounge, a luxury nightlife spot in North Naples, has closed after 11 years. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/04/28/cavo-lounge-in-naples-florida-closes-after-11-years/89823678007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis challenges judge on Alligator Alcatraz access
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Florida asks judge to halt order forcing phone purchases and online attorney-access rules at 'Alligator Alcatraz.'
Read more: https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/state/2026/04/24/legal-clash-grows-over-alligator-alcatraz-policies/89774107007/
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- How Hurricanes, Gators are winning 2027 recruiting battles in Florida
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- 9:55
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Recruiting reporters Jon Santucci and Nick Wilson discuss which teams are having the most success and which programs are struggling this cycle.
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- Naples man arrested for DUI manslaughter after fatal U.S. 41 crash
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Fatal U.S. 41 crash in Collier County leads to DUI manslaughter arrest of a Naples man, Florida Highway Patrol says. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/crime/2026/04/26/naples-man-arrested-for-dui-manslaughter-after-fatal-u-s-41-crash/89808441007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Watch highlights of Palmetto Ridge High School scoring their first baseball playoff win
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- 4:40
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Bears (16-10) used a four-run sixth inning to stun third-seeded Mariner 5-4 to win the program’s first baseball playoff win in two decades of existence.
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- Liki Tiki BBQ in Naples officially closes for demolition of building
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Liki Tiki BBQ is closed on Tamiami Trail North in Naples, but Pastrami Dan's remains open in the building that will be demolished for a new hotel. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/money/business/local/2026/04/27/naples-florida-bar-liki-tiki-bbq-closed-for-demolition-to-make-way-for-new-hotel/89749897007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Eastern rat snake or yellow rat snake lights up Southwest Florida swamp
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Eastern rat snake or yellow rat snake lights up the swamp at Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed in Southwest Florida
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- Naples, Florida mayor's latest arrest renews calls for her removal
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Calls grow to remove Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann after arrest for probation violation following no-contest DUI plea.
Read more: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2026/04/22/naples-florida-mayors-latest-arrest-sparks-calls-for-her-removal/89719979007/
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- Alligator Alcatraz run by Florida, no federal environmental review, judge says
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Alligator Alcatraz can remain open without federal environmental reviews, a three-judge appeals court panel decided 2-1 Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in a case that began in June 2025 and has had multiple appeals and related lawsuits.
Read more: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/florida/2026/04/22/alligator-alcatraz-can-stay-open-despite-no-environmental-review/89735177007/
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- Naples council approves site plan for dual-branded luxury hotel
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Naples City Council approved a site plan for a dual-branded luxury hotel after developers addressed neighbor concerns. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/money/business/local/2026/04/16/naples-council-approves-luxury-hotel-site-plan-with-tweaks/89628013007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- President Trump Highway, renaming SR 80, starts in Fort Myers July 1
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- With a law signed by Gov. DeSantis, the 124 stretch of State Road 80 from Fort Myers to West Palm Beach renamed in honor of President Trump https://www.news-press.com/story/news/local/2026/04/17/trump-highway-begins-in-downtown-fort-myers-with-new-law/89643923007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Helicopters deployed to battle Picayune Strand fire
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- As the Picayune Strand State Forest fire burns for a second day, evacuations remain for some Naples residents. In 24 hours the fire has grown from 100 to 1,500 acres. Helicopters were deployed to help fight the blaze.
Read more: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2026/04/14/picayune-strand-state-fire-grows-as-collier-residents-on-standby/89603193007/
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- Florida anglers wrangle large hammerhead shark from Boca Grande beach
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A group of Florida anglers fishing from a Boca Grande, Florida beach pulled in a large hammerhead shark April 9, 2026. The shark was later released.
Read more: https://www.news-press.com/story/news/environment/2026/04/14/florida-hammerhead-shark-caught-released-boca-grande-beach-video/89610657007/
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- Swimming in Florida this summer? See 5 'snake-infested' lakes to avoid
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- As Floridians enjoy the early summer weather outside, they might want to be aware of our slithery neighbors also enjoying the sunshine and warm temps https://www.news-press.com/story/news/environment/2026/04/10/snakes-pythons-lakes-florida-swimming-summer-reptiles-weather/89547372007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Artemis II crew splashes down, ending a historic 10-day mission
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Orion spacecraft has splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, ending Artemis II’s historic 10-day mission to the moon and back.
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- Florida woman arrested for driving 123 mph, DUI, Lee County cops say
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A Bonita Springs, Florida woman was arrested for allegedly driving 123 mph on U.S. 41 while impaired, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
Read more: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/crime/2026/04/10/drunk-florida-super-speeder-arrested-123-mph-bonita-springs-lee-county-supra/89548383007/
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- Photos of NDN columnist Brent Batten who died April 8
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Batten died the afternoon of April 8, 2026, after a long battle with cancer, leaving a journalism legacy at the Daily News. https://www.naplesnews.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2026/04/09/in-photos-brent-batten-family-work-photos/89527897007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Lowdermilk Park water has bacteria contamination, health officials say
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Health officials advise against water activities at Lowdermilk Park due to bacteria contamination in Gulf waters. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2026/04/08/lowdermilk-park-water-unsafe-due-to-bacteria-health-officials-warn-naples-collier-county-florida/89523882007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Deadline looms for Fort Myers Yacht Basin rebuild
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Rebuilding the Fort Myers yacht basin likely will be delayed again as agencies weigh environmental impacts. https://www.news-press.com/story/news/local/2026/04/02/fort-myers-florida-yacht-basin-still-facing-delay/88998838007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Fort Myers Beach shrimper lease terminated, lawsuit threatened
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Lee County canceled the lease for long-time shrimping business Trico at Fort Myers Beach. County claims Trico failed to rebuild after Hurricane Ian. https://www.news-press.com/story/news/2026/03/27/shrimper-has-dock-lease-ended-by-lee-county-officials-say-to-rebuild-lawsuit/89227258007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Collier affordable housing project advances despite neighbor concerns
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Collier County's planning commission recommended approval for an affordable housing project in Golden Gate Estates despite neighbor concerns. County commissioners will have the final say. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/money/business/local/2026/04/06/collier-county-affordable-housing-project-advances-despite-concerns/89442087007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Liftoff! NASA's mighty Artemis II rocket launches, sending astronauts toward moon
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched Wednesday, April 1, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending America back to the moon for first time since 1972.
Artemis II flight tracker: https://www.news-press.com/story/tech/science/space/2026/04/02/artemis-ii-flight-tracker-live-updates-orion-location-moon-mission-photos-videos/89432066007/
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- Artemis II launches from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Florida
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Artemis II launched at 6:35 p.m. April 1 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center Pad 39B. The astronauts are off on the historic mission around the moon.
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- Two U.S. senators start probe into Alligator Alcatraz torture claims
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Use of "the box" is being called torture and a violation of federal and international rules. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/florida/2026/03/31/collier-county-floridas-alligator-alcatraz-draws-attention-of-u-s-senators-probing-torture-claims/89384817007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Naples, Fort Myers could see higher storm activity this summer
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- AccuWeather's 2026 forecast calls for 11 to 16 named storms, including four to seven hurricanes and two to four major hurricanes.
Read more: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/environment/2026/03/25/fort-myers-naples-expected-to-see-heavy-impacts-this-hurricane-season/89307549007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Seasonal tourists flock to Sanibel's Lighthouse Beach for Florida sun and fun
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Aerial drone video show how Sanibel's Lighthouse Beach is a popular place during tourist season in Southwest Florida.
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- 300-pound great hammerhead shark removed from Naples beach after washing ashore.
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- City of Naples officials, including the Naples P.D., worked with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to remove the dead shark.
(Video provided by Christian Hernandez)
Read more: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2026/03/27/fwc-retrieves-dead-300-pound-hammerhead-shark-from-florida-beach/89345012007/
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- Scenes from Naples, Florida No Kings protest at the Collier Government Complex
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Thousands attended the No Kings protest in Naples, Florida on March 28.
Read more: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2026/03/28/fort-myers-and-naples-ring-with-anti-trump-protests/89301853007/
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- Lee Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass comments on ICE presence at Fort Myers airport
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- 9:05
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Lee County Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass addresses the media Tuesday morning, March 24, 2026 at Matlacha Community Park in relation to new presence of ICE agents currently patrolling SW Florida International Airport in Fort Myers.
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- 8 SW Florida No Kings protests set for March 28 in and around Naples, Fort Myers
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Another round of 'No Kings' protests is set for March 28, 2026, with organizers pushing back on 'authoritarian policies' by Donald Trump.
More: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2026/03/23/sw-florida-no-kings-protests-target-trump-policies-on-march-28-eight-planned-fort-myers-sanibel/89274574007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Naples, Fort Myers could see higher storm activity this summer
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- AccuWeather's 2026 forecast calls for 11 to 16 named storms, including four to seven hurricanes and two to four major hurricanes. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/environment/2026/03/25/fort-myers-naples-expected-to-see-heavy-impacts-this-hurricane-season/89307549007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Genise Taylor to be held without bond after fatal I-75 crash
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- A judge ruled Genise Taylor will have no bond during a pretrial hearing on March 23. She faces DUI manslaughter after a fatal wrong-way crash on I-75. https://www.news-press.com/picture-gallery/news/crime/2026/03/23/genise-taylor-to-be-held-without-bond-after-fatal-i-75-crash/89292749007/
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- ICE agents have been deployed to RSW in Fort Myers on March 23, 2026.
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- ICE agents are in Fort Myers at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to help with wait lines at TSA security checkpoints.
Read more: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2026/03/23/are-there-ice-agents-at-rsw-in-fort-myers-to-help-with-tsa-lines-naples-spring-break-trump/89283828007/
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- Burmese python blood may point to a new weight loss treatment
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- A post‑meal compound found in python blood curbed appetite in lab mice, hinting at future weight loss therapies. https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/environment/2026/03/20/study-finds-python-blood-compound-that-suppresses-appetite/89241997007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- How dangerous is Florida SR 82? Check the numbers
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Speeding cars, mounting traffic, growing fear. Southwest Florida residents feel assaulted every day as they drive crash-plagued State Road 82.
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- Punch the monkey shows affection by hugging another macaque. See the sweet video.
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Punch seems to have found a new friend, potentially leaving his beloved orangutan toy behind. Watch the sweet video of the viral monkey bonding with a fellow macaque.
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- Up for bid: Naples bayfront penthouse heads to auction
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A luxury bayfront penthouse in Naples, listed at $10.25 million, is heading to an online auction with no reserve. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/money/real-estate/2026/03/16/going-going-gone-naples-waterfront-penthouse-heads-to-auction/89138720007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- Small aircraft lands on busy Florida road after experiencing engine issues
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- "There's a freaking Cessna going down Indiantown Road." Small plane joins busy road traffic after engine issues force emergency landing in Florida.
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- Pilot whale euthanized after beaching itself in Naples
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- A pilot whale beached itself in Naples, Florida, sparking concerns as officials feared more could follow.
Read more: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/environment/2026/03/09/how-did-a-whale-make-landfall-in-the-naples-area-of-the-gulf/89070788007/
