Naples

Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is a destination for the environmentally excitable whether to see the super ghost orchid in bloom or the ancient bald cypress trees. This month, the sanctuary's endless fields of sunflowers are in bloom.

The Rooney Heart Institute at NCH was recently awarded three-star ratings, the highest classification possible, from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

Cynthia Mason is one of three artists being featured by Naples' Baker Museum during its 12th annual Florida Contemporary exhibition.

On Wednesday, the Naples City Council voted to stop the practice of adding fluoride to the city’s water supply. It was decided with a 4-to-3 vote following public comment from citizens on both sides of the issue.

Florida Blue and NCH were able to come to a multiyear hospital-insurer agreement that will keep the Naples-based health system's doctors, hospitals and practices in-network for about 40,000 patients.

Naples-based NCH may be considered out of network at the end of September if the two parties can’t come to an agreement.

Lin Marie Carey, 56, has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to her conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

The Naples United Church of Christ hosted a youth mental health community forum for local health care players and mental health experts to show their progress toward a more well community.

Florida Proud Boy sentenced on felony charges for assaulting police officers during Jan. 6. Capitol breach defendant became a fugitive to avoid sentencing, triggering a 6-week manhunt.

This week is likely when Christopher John Worrell, a Naples resident and member of the "Proud Boys" who was re-apprehended by the FBI Sept. 28, is brought to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Shy Wolf Sanctuary is providing members of Home Base Florida, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans and military families, the opportunity to take part in the sanctuary’s Healing Hearts Program.

In the complaint, the city's IT director said he was "a witness to Mayor Heitmann's misconduct and unethical behavior."