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'HOPE FOR THE FUTURE': Habitat for Humanity bringing 210 affordable homes to Collier County families
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (328+ words) NAPLES, Fla. " A new neighborhood is coming to Collier County, bringing 210 affordable homes to families in the area. Habitat for Humanity of Collier County is developing Las Palmas, a community that will be built in two phases. Phase one will…...
Naples Classical Academy confirms measles exposure from campus visitor
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (247+ words) NAPLES, Fla. " Naples Classical Academy confirmed a measles exposure after a visitor on campus tested positive for the disease, prompting the school to cancel public events for three weeks. WATCH: Fox 4's Eric Lovelace spoke to the school's head: Chris…...
Naples mayor says she will continue serving after DUI conviction
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (307+ words) NAPLES, Fla. " Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann confirmed Wednesday that she will continue serving out her term despite being found guilty of DUI earlier this week. Heitmann's legal team entered a no-contest plea but a judge sentenced Heitmann to 12 months of…...
Naples Mayor pleads no contest to DUI charge, will serve 12 months probation
2+ mon, 11+ hour ago (473+ words) NAPLES, Fla " Naples Mayor, Teresa Heitmann, pleaded no contest to a 2024 DUI arrest in court on Monday. She is considered guilty of the misdemeanor. She was sentenced to 12 months probation and will undergo a substance abuse evaluation. WATCH AS THE…...
Fort Myers reopens two hurricane-damaged piers with enhanced resilience features
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (569+ words) FORT MYERS, Fla. " Fort Myers celebrated the reopening of two community piers on Monday that were destroyed by Hurricane Ian more than three years ago, marking a significant milestone in the city's ongoing recovery efforts. The Riverside Pier and Tarpon…...
Naples housing market shows signs of stabilizing after years of volatility
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (376+ words) COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. " New data from the Naples Area Board of Realtors shows the local housing market is cooling from its pandemic-era frenzy but settling into a healthier, more predictable pattern. Real estate leaders said the Naples housing market is…...
'This is all about passion:' Naples car show attracts people from across the world
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (331+ words) NAPLES, Fla. " Thousands of people and hundreds of luxury cars lined Fifth Avenue in Naples on Saturday for the annual Cars on 5th event, drawing visitors from across the world. WATCH: Beautiful cars take over downtown Naples: Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Bugattis…...
Venice-based Agape Flights plane found in Haiti, no survivors reported
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (216+ words) VENICE, Fla. " A small airplance operated by Agape Flights was found Thursday afternoon in the mountains of Haiti after disappearing from radar the day before, the Venice based organization said. The organization said they do not believe there were any…...
Dive teams search retention pond in Fort Myers
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (135+ words) I'm Fort Myers Community Correspondent Miyoshi Price. I live in the city and work here every day. I love to watch our city grow, while it also works to preserve its rich history. Dive teams search retention pond in Fort…...
Naples Pier debris site sparks issues for fishermen, captains at Bayview Park
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (306+ words) NAPLES, Fla. " Debris from the ongoing Naples pier demolition project is causing headaches for local charter boat captains who say the temporary staging area at Bayview Park is blocking access to essential facilities. The demolition debris is being processed and…...