Naples Daily News

The Naples Daily News serves as the primary daily publication for Naples, Florida, and the surrounding Collier County. It is operated by Gannett.

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Tab for new Lee Health hospital at $820M; bed count going way up

2 days ago | naplesnews.com | Liz Freeman

Lee Health is expanding its new Fort Myers hospital plans at a cost of $151 million, bringing the total estimated cost to $820 million. The expansion will add a new patient tower with 92 beds, a child-care center for employees, and increase the total bed count to 260. The hospital system recently transitioned to a private nonprofit model to compete with for-profit providers like HCA Florida Healthcare.
Immokalee man gets life for child sex crimes after 'extremely crucial' evidence

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

An Immokalee man received two life sentences after a recent law change led to his conviction. Collier Circuit John McGowan on June 4 sentenced Juan Alameda, 46, following his conviction of familial or custodial sexual battery and lewd or lascivious molestation.
With only 1,500 plants remaining in the wild, ghost orchid to get endangered status

2 days ago | naplesnews.com | Chad Gillis

The ghost orchid will be added to the Endangered Species List due to threats like poaching, habitat loss, and degradation. There are approximately 1,500 ghost orchids left in the wild. Ghost orchids are found in southwestern Florida and Cuba, typically growing high up on trees in swamps. A rare and sought-after tropical orchid will be added to the nation's Endangered Species List.
Naples police to close several streets ahead of Pride Fest

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

Several streets will close during the wee hours the day before Naples Pride's Pride Fest and will remain shut down for more than 24 hours. Naples Police announced the closures will begin 1 a.m. June 6 and will extend through approximately 6 p.m. June 7 — about two hours after Pride Fest concludes. Naples Pride's Pride Fest is scheduled for June 7 at Cambier Park.
3 residents appeal, seeking to intervene for city in lawsuit filed by Naples Pride

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

Nearly a month after a federal judge struck down an attempt by three Collier County residents to intervene for the city of Naples after Naples Pride filed a lawsuit, counsel for the residents appealed the ruling.
NOAA: 2018 red tide caused $2.7B in damages to hotel, restaurant industries

3 days ago | naplesnews.com | Chad Gillis

A 2017-2019 red tide bloom cost the South Florida tourism industry $2.7 billion, according to a new NOAA study. The economic losses stemmed from decreased revenue in hotels, restaurants, and other coastal businesses, impacting both Southwest and Southeast Florida. The study focused on tourism sales, and the true economic impact, including losses to fisheries and other industries, could be even higher.
Immokalee man faces life sentence after 'extremely crucial' evidence leads to conviction

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

An Immokalee man faces life in prison after a recent law change led to his conviction, the State Attorney's Office said. A Collier County jury on May 30 convicted Juan Alameda, 46, of familial or custodial sexual battery and lewd or lascivious molestation.
Is your Social Security check smaller this month? Here's what it might be, and what to do

4 days ago | naplesnews.com | C. A. Bridges |Susan Tompor

The U.S. Department of Education has restarted collection efforts on defaulted federal student loans after a pandemic-era pause. Up to 15% of Social Security benefits can be garnished for defaulted student loans, impacting approximately 425,000 individuals aged 62 and older. Borrowers in default can explore options like income-driven repayment plans, loan rehabilitation, or consolidation to avoid garnishment.
Minnesota Twins at A's odds, picks and predictions

4 days ago | naplesnews.com | Corey Scott

The Minnesota Twins (31-27) and the A's (23-37) open a 4-game set Monday. First pitch from Sutter Health Park in Sacramento is scheduled for 10:05 p.m. ET (MLB.TV Free Game of the Day). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Twins vs. A's odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Rain gains: Some SWFL areas saw welcome rain in recent days. Are will still in a drought?

4 days ago | naplesnews.com | Chad Gillis

Southwest Florida's still in a drought, but the area did see some significant rainfall over the past week. More rain is on the way as June 3 could be another wet day, but meteorologists expect the Lee and Collier counties to still be in a drought when the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, releases its next drought update.