Mahmoud Bennett

1 week ago | fox4now.com | Mahmoud Bennett

NAPLES, Fla. — After nearly 50 years of service, the oldest building on the David Lawrence Centers’ Golden Gate campus is being torn down to make way for a new, state-of-the-art behavioral health facility. Crews began demolition this week on Building A, which DLC leaders say has long outlived its usefulness.

1 week ago | fox4now.com | Mahmoud Bennett

NAPLES, Fla. — Naples City Council has voted to give itself more oversight of future development at the Naples Airport — a move critics say could threaten the airport’s independence and future operations. The resolution, which passed unanimously at the June 18 City Council meeting, requires the Naples Airport Authority to submit updated development plans to the city each year. It also mandates council's approval for major upgrades, new construction, runway extensions, and other significant changes.

1 week ago | fox4now.com | Mahmoud Bennett

MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — Marco Island city leaders are considering new rules to penalize people who leave weapons unattended on city property, following two recent incidents where police found loaded guns at a city park. In early June, a city worker found a loaded 9mm handgun near a pool table at Mackle Park's Community Center shortly before the start of kid's summer camp. Similarly in April of 2024, police say a person left a gun at the local dog park.

1 week ago | fox4now.com | Mahmoud Bennett

NAPLES, Fla. — Naples City Council has approved last-minute design changes to the long-awaited pier reconstruction project — agreeing to remove a planned concession area and scaling back the entrance for a more streamlined look. The revised plan, approved Monday, alters the landside portion of the pier project in response to concerns over congestion and safety.

2 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Mahmoud Bennett

NAPLES, Fla. — Demolition is officially underway at Naples Community Church to make room for a new, 30,000-square-foot facility in the heart of downtown Naples. The congregation has spent nearly 15 years inside a former furniture store on 7th Avenue South. Now, church leaders are rebuilding to create a space that better meets the needs of growing membership and stands resilient against future hurricanes.