Naples, Collier County | featured news

Hurricane Joaquin gained power as it bore down on the central Bahamas early Thursday, and forecasters said it was likely to grow into a major storm while following a path that would near the U.S. East Coast by the weekend.

Rain coverage on Thursday looks low as partly sunny sky conditions are expected to continue through most of the afternoon.

A gourmet Italian restaurant at the Marco Beach Ocean Resort continues to show it has legs when it comes to winning prestigious awards.

Protein is good for muscles, good for the heart. Eating a high protein diet is as important to heart health as regular exercise and not smoking, according to a recent study published by University of East Anglia scientists in the Journal of Nutrition.

Whole Foods is revving up appetites and enthusiasm for healthy eating through Blue Zones recipes.

NAPLES, Fla. - The Naples Daily News and naplesnews.com are showcasing fishing photos from throughout the region. Anyone can submit a photo for inclusion. Ideally, submissions will include a photo of the fish and the angler, location, type of bait or lure, fishing and weather conditions or a general description.

Naples doctor Jose Rafael Marquina, known by many for revealing details about former President of Venezuela Hugo Chavez's cancer when the country's government was withholding information about the leader's health, died on Tuesday, according to family, friends and Millenium Physician Group.

After more than 45 years in business, one of Collier County's top car dealerships is changing hands Thursday when Bob Taylor Chevrolet becomes Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Naples.

Estero Fire Rescue commissioners gave their final stamp of approval for the district's budget and property tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year during a brief budget meeting Wednesday.

It won't happen overnight.