Note to readers: The News-Press and Naples Daily News are providing special coverage of food and dining this week. We will have interesting and unique Southwest Florida food and dining stories ...

The upcoming concrete operations on the Little Pine Island Bridge have been rescheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 18, starting at ...

'Going into action on his own' My name is Randy Boyer, Bokeelia property owner and disaster response volunteer for Hope Force International & Samaritans Purse. I am writing on behalf of a remarkable ...

The pink building you can see while driving to Matlacha is coming down after Hurricane Ian destroyed it three years ago. Fox ...

The Matlacha Holiday Lighted Boat Parade will be held Sunday, Dec. 14. Boats should gather on the south side of the Matlacha bridge at 5:30 p.m., and the parade will begin at 6 p.m. The best viewing ...

For our special one-year anniversary coverage of Hurricane Ian, The News-Press and Naples Daily News reporters have had conversations with local leaders and officials about the important lessons that ...

The community of Matlacha, a living postcard of Florida if there ever was one, is a tiny dot on a map. On Sept. 28, 2022 it was a big target for Hurricane Ian along with nearby Pine Island. Both ...

Repairs to fix Matlacha Bridge from Hurricane Ian damage are underway, as well as improvements to maintain access between Matlacha and Pine Island next time a major storm hits. The bridge is getting a ...

Crews poured concrete for the deck slab of the Little Pine Island Bridge early Tuesday morning, marking a significant step in ...

MATLACHA, Fla. — An 80-year-old woman was killed and four other people were injured after a vehicle struck people seated outside a Southwest Florida restaurant on Saturday, authorities said. According ...