Mark Bickel

5 days ago | naplesnews.com | Mark Bickel |Tayeba Hussein

Note to readers:This is another installment of getting to know our journalists at the Naples Daily News and The News-Press. Today, a Q&A with breaking news reporter Tayeba Hussien. I've been a SWFL resident for over 90% of my life. At 22, I’m now a Breaking News Reporter for the place I call home. I'm a bilingual first generation Bengali American and I graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2024.

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Mark Bickel

Those unused umbrellas hidden away in a cars and closets are likely in line for a good workout as early as Monday. Let's call that good news, OK? Actually, it's a double-dose of good news. First, Mother's Day should not be impacted. Second, when it comes to the weather, any rain in the forecast is welcome right now based on the severe drought conditions that has plagued Southwest Florida so far in 2025. When is significant rain coming to Fort Myers? Monday appears to be the day.

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Mark Bickel

Those unused umbrellas hidden away in a cars and closets are likely in line for a good workout as early as Monday. Let's call that good news, OK? Actually, it's a double-dose of good news. First, Mother's Day should not be impacted. Second, when it comes to the weather, any rain in the forecast is welcome right now based on the severe drought conditions that has plagued Southwest Florida so far in 2025. Florida weather forecast: How much rain will Naples get?

5 days ago | naplesnews.com | Mark Bickel

Southwest Florida, experiencing severe drought, expects significant rainfall Monday and Tuesday. Naples anticipates 2-3 inches of rain from Monday morning through Wednesday morning. While not officially marking the start of rainy season, the rain is typical for this time of year. Those unused umbrellas hidden away in a cars and closets are likely in line for a good workout as early as Monday. Let's call that good news, OK? Actually, it's a double-dose of good news.

6 days ago | naplesnews.com | Mark Bickel

The von Arx Wildlife Hospital saw an influx of 53 opossums in April, highlighting "Baby Season."Causes for admittance included vehicle strikes, dog attacks, and orphaned status. Five opossum joeys survived a car strike that killed their mother and are now recovering at the hospital. The stories of animal rescue and treating the injured and sick are never ending for the team at the von Arx Wildlife Hospital. April was particularly busy.