Naples Daily News

1 day ago | naplesnews.com | Laura Layden

Lee County's tourism industry saw significant growth in 2024, with increases in visitors, spending, and economic impact. The industry is still recovering from Hurricane Ian, but available room nights increased by over 11% compared to 2023. Tourism supported over 42,000 jobs and generated tax savings of $1,049 per household for residents on average. Lee County's tourism industry continued its comeback in 2024. The industry is still in recovery mode from Hurricane Ian.

2 days ago | naplesnews.com | Dave Osborn

Several restaurants had high-priority violations, including improper food storage and temperature control issues. Consumers can report restaurant health violations to the Florida DBPR. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you.

2 days ago | naplesnews.com | Kevin Brockway

Florida's projected 2025 football depth chart is taking shape after spring drills and the Orange & Blue game. The Gators finished the 2024 season with an 8-5 record, their first winning season since 2020. Florida's 2025 season kicks off at home against Long Island University on August 30th. The season opener for Florida football remains more than three months away. But following spring drills and the Orange & Blue game, the projected depth chart for the Florida Gators is starting to take shape.

2 days ago | naplesnews.com | Tomas Rodriguez |Tomás Rodríguez

A Fort Myers man faces animal cruelty charges after authorities say he violently threw a kitten to the ground, killing the feline. Alfonso Alexander Perez Nas, 24, faces one count of aggravated animal cruelty. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, Perez Nas buried the kitten in the backyard. Have you seen him?

2 days ago | naplesnews.com | Alex Martin

This is it. The final Naples Daily News Athlete of the Week poll is here. Each week during the school year, the Naples Daily News selects athletes that stood out the week before based on a combination of coach reports and school nominations sent to [email protected] and our coverage. Those athletes are put in a poll each Monday on naplesnews.com and you, our readers, vote on who you think did it best.