Naples Grande offering incentives to hire much-needed staff

A luxury beach resort is in need of a workforce boost. Naples Grande Beach Resort in North Naples is hiring dozens of employees in all fields to keep up with the increasing demand. The hotel is hiring on the spot and even offering cash incentives. Few people are applying for the positions at this time, […]

NCH unveils ‘Wall of Honor’ memorializing fallen community heroes

NCH unveiled its “Wall of Honor” on Wednesday, acknowledging the contributions of 200 employees who served and people who dedicated their lives to serving the community. Naples Firefighter Tony Christensen lost his battle with COVID-19 in August. His wife, Diane, takes life a day at a time, as another sad reminder nears. “July Fourth is […]

Naples ranked among top cities for senior health

The Mesothelioma Center ranked Naples as one of the top five best cities for seniors’ health. It looked at the total population of seniors, average retirement income, how many senior centers are in the area and the average life expectancy. A couple we spoke to says they feel younger just living in Naples. “I think […]

Collier County: Nuisance home in Naples Manor to be boarded up for a year

A problematic house known for drugs and loud music has been shuttered much to the relief of nearby neighbors. For more than a year and a half, Collier County Sheriff’s Office received 92 calls for service at the home a nuisance home in Naples Manor, where investigators found guns and drugs, The home is along […]

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Collier County woman spends her 101st birthday cycling

One Collier County woman is celebrating a milestone in an active way. Jeans Simmons is spending her 101st birthday cycling. This is the first in-person event in her senior living community since the pandemic began. So, they’re finally getting the chance to socialize. Jean and her friends are excited to enjoy activities together like they […]

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North Collier Fire Rescue stressing firework safety ahead of July 4th

With the Fourth of July less than a week away, it’s almost guaranteed that you’ll be hearing lots of fireworks very soon. But, fire officials want to stress the importance of not only a happy but safe Fourth of July. In Collier County, there are new fireworks guidelines to follow this year. There are only […]

Marco Patriots step up to help Surfside

Volunteers groups in Southwest Florida aren’t hesitating to answer the call for our friends on the East Coast. Members of the Marco Patriots are home after stepping up to help at the disaster zone in Surfside. It’s work all too familiar to the group that specializes in hurricane rescue. Aerial footage shows up what’s happening […]

Inspecting high-rise buildings to prevent another tragedy

There’s a push to make sure older buildings in our area are structurally safe after the collapse of a high-rise condo building on the state’s East Coast. Once a building like the 12-story Champlain South Towers turns 20 years old, it should be inspected every five to 10 years, one expert said. It’s better to […]

Fourth of July events in Southwest Florida

Here’s a list of Fourth of July events happening around Southwest Florida. BONITA SPRINGS What: Star Spangled Bonita Where: Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St. When: 7 p.m. Fireworks around dusk. Cost: Free There will be live music from 7-9 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase during the event. At 8:30 pm, the […]