Naples, Florida

Naples high-speed chase ends in man's arrest

NAPLES: A Miami man was arrested after authorities say he led a state trooper on a chase along Interstate 75 in Naples at speeds above 110 mph.

Florida education news: Longer school days, graduation requirements, failing schools and more

MORE TIME ON TASK: Pinellas Gibbs High School considers adding an extra hour of class time daily to help improve the F-rated school's academic performance. NOT SO BAD: Hernando school enrollment rises to a financially acceptable level after initial numbers came in well below expectations. LITTLE OVERSIGHT: The Florida Department of Education doesn't regulate private schools , leading to ...

Naples Airport budget increases with staff raises, runway expansion

Naples Airport Authority officials' plan to increase spending during a down economy didn't fly with all members of Naples City Council on Wednesday morning.

Private equity players bet big on Florida banks

By Jeff Harrington, Times Staff Writer Friday, September 3, 2010 Dan Healy and his old friend John Kanas have covered a lot of common ground since their North Fork Bank in Long Island, N.Y., became part of Capital One a few years ago. Both jumped into Florida banking by matching private equity dollars with fizzling banks. Kanas' group bought the failed BankUnited last year and recapitalized what ...

Gov. candidate Scott picks Florida Legislature's only black Republican as running mate

Gov. candidate Scott picks Florida Legislature's only black Republican as running mate

YMCA unveils new brand strategy to further community impact

Seven YMCA associations throughout Southwest Florida — spanning Sarasota to Marco Island and including YMCA of the Palms in Naples and Bonita Springs...

Conservancy files two petitions seeking to changes to handling water flow on Caloosahatchee River

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has filed two petitions seeking to change the way state and federal agencies handle water flows on the Caloosahatchee River.

GOP ads take aim at Sink

TALLAHASSEE — Democrat Alex Sink has been Florida's chief financial officer for four years, but most voters probably wouldn't recognize her on the street.

Southwest Florida beach conditions report

Get the latest information on Southwest Florida beach conditions courtesy of Mote Marine Lab.

Staglin Family Vineyard signature vintner at 2011 Southwest Florida Wine and Food Fest

To wine enthusiasts, vintners Shari and Garen Staglin are the king and queen of Napa Valley, California.