‘Prisoners in paradise:’ Naples locals happy to have their beaches reopened

Beachgoers in Naples no longer feel like “prisoners in paradise.” Locals are happy about the beaches opening back up and there are no obvious signs of anyone from the east coast making the trip to soak up the sun. “We just couldn’t be happier,” said resident Judy Gobble. Naples shut down the beach because city […]

Naples beaches reopen after temporarily shutting down again

Wednesday morning you can head back to the beaches in Naples, but with some restrictions. The question now is, how do police plan to enforce these new rules so the beaches aren’t shutdown again? With the new rules, Naples police say their goal is to educate you on what is safe and what is not. […]

Grocery prices on the rise; relief may be months away

Grocery store prices are on the rise, and experts say it could take months to go back to normal. A small market in Naples said it all has to do with supply and demand because more people are cooking at home. Food prices in April posted their biggest monthly increase since 1974. “With a lot […]

As elective surgeries return, patients remain wary, slow to return

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the suspension of elective surgeries, it left patients with certain medical conditions in a lurch and unable to get the surgeries they needed. But now, as the state reopens, those surgeries are being scheduled again health care leaders say they’re following new procedures to keep everyone safe. From knee and […]

Collier County commissioners vote to restrict weekend beach hours

Collier County commissioners decided Tuesday to make some changes to beach hours in the county to keep in line with what Naples city leaders are doing. County beach park hours will remain the same Monday through Friday but will be limited on the weekends. The county beaches will be open for two blocks on Saturdays […]

Lindsey’s lesson: Simon and Schuster

Tuesday’s Lindsey’s lesson introduces you to Simon and Schuster, one of the top publishers for children’s books. They’re offering free storytime. Simon and Schuster encourages you to tune in every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 2 p.m. to grab a snack and watch storytime. These are the publishers behind “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” and the […]

Naples reopens beaches with restrictions after emergency shutdown

Hundreds of people voiced their concerns during the Naples City Council emergency meeting about the city’s public beaches to start the week after the city shut them down over the weekend due to concerns for lack of social distancing. Naples City Council voted 4-3 in favor of reopening the city’s public beaches Monday during the […]