Everblades, Panthers power Gulf Coast growth
Florida has become a hockey hotbed, and the Gulf Coast is at the center of the surge, powered…
Conservation groups launch lawsuit to protect Florida Panther habitat from 10,000-acre development
The Brief A group of conservation organizations launched a lawsuit on Tuesday to protect what’s left of the…
Collier County debates housing near endangered panther habitat | Collier County
NAPLES – Southwest Florida is booming, but this growth is stirring up a big debate. Collier County commissioners…
Southwest Florida’s wildlife photographed in 2025 by Andrew West
Andrew West  Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News When Naples Daily News and Fort Myers News-Press…
Panthers to ‘possums, SW Florida is home to many photographic animals
When Naples Daily News and Fort Myers News-Press photojournalist Andrew West is not documenting events, high school sports…
Hoffmann family, Fenway Sports Group confirm deal for Pittsburgh Penguins
The Fenway Sports Group and the Hoffmann Family confirmed Friday, Dec. 19, through a joint announcement that they…
The all-time highest SW FL players drafted by MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL teams
Ed Reed  Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News The MLS held its 2026 SuperDraft on Thursday,…
Fort Myers, Sanibel home to great winter day hikes, wildlife strolls
Chad Gillis  Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News A mother otter and her pups make their…
Top hockey talent shows off skills in Southwest Florida at All Ivy Futures Showcase
Some of the top prep and NCAA hockey programs in the country made the trip to Southwest Florida…