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The Naples Airport has a sign facing planes taking off that encourage the voluntary curfew hours. The airport is currently in phase two of its Part 150 Noise Study.

Noise Compatibility Program in full throttle at Naples Airport

The Naples Airport is looking for ways to reduce the noise that bothers some people who live and work nearby. A study that's just beginning is looking for measures to cut back on the noise affecting neighborhoods.

FGCU's Founding President Had Deep History

EDITOR'S NOTE: To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Florida Gulf Coast University, WGCU Public Media presents "FGCU: The Beginning." The series…

Arts visionary and advertising pioneer Myra Janco Daniels died Wednesday at 96.

Myra Janco Daniels, iconic arts champion and advertising pioneer, dies Wednesday

Myra Janco Daniels, who founded the Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artis-Naples) and the Naples Museum of Art (now the Baker Museum), died Wednesday, June 22, at the age of 96.

Cranes took shelter in a hurricane-proof bathroom

Naples Zoo came through Hurricane Ian beautifully

The Naples Zoo came through Hurricane Ian just fine, thanks to years of preparation.

Now in its 53rd year of service, the Marco Island Center for the Arts brings a wide variety of arts to the island through exhibitions, engaging educational programs for adults and children, and a diverse assortment of events. But more, the Center has worked hard to become an integral part of the vibrant and engaging Marco community.

Marco Island Center for the Arts focuses on all ages in an effort to fully engage the community

The Marco Island Center for the Arts has worked hard to become an integral part of the vibrant and engaging Marco Island community.

Some of the different citrus grown at the center. The annual Open House for the UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, was held Wednesday, Nov 8, 2023. This gave a chance to show anyone interested in seeing the research being done with citrus and vegetables at the center in Immokalee. The research and best practices from the University of Florida research is then passed on to our local Florida farmers. Many of the scientists had their research on display as well as a tour of the research farm was given. You can also see how artificial intelligence technology helps growers detect pests and diseases faster and more accurately. A technology that is changing the farming industry.

Florida's citrus industry continues to feel squeeze; Fort Myers grower cites lingering effects from Ian

Bruises continue to be inflicted on Florida’s citrus industry, as the forecast for the nearly concluded growing season dropped further Friday.The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued an updated production forecast that was 5.6 percent below projections released in April. Meanwhile, a decades-old citrus association shut its doors this week, and a major grower told investors its groves might need at least one more season to recover from 2022’s Hurricane Ian.

The rare “super” ghost orchid blooms on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples. The first blooms opened in late June. There is a scope on the boardwalk so that visitors can view the flowers. Each blossom typically stays for about 1.5 to 2 weeks, before yellowing and eventually falling off.

Corkscrew Sanctuary's 'Super' ghost orchid putting on a show

The 'Super' ghost orchid at Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary was discovered in July 2007, and has been in the spotlight each summer since as it continues to produce many flowers year-after-year.

A black skimmer protects its chick in a nest in the sand, which is usually a mere depression

Sunbathers, shorebirds must share the beach Memorial Day weekend

Two groups will occupy the sandy real estate in Southwest Florida this Memorial Day weekend: people and shorebirds. Beneath many of the people will be towels or blankets; underneath many shorebirds will be their next generation. That’s why holiday beachgoers will have a good chance of seeing an Audubon Florida volunteer shooing people away from nesting areas

Bats typically cluster with other bats within their family. This colony of bats was found under a palm frond after a recent storm.

Hundreds of baby bats grounded due to storm rescued and re-nested by von Arx Wildlife Hospital

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida's von Arx Wildlife Hospital recently went a little ... batty. Recent storms contributed to many new patients at the wildlife hospital but especially bats with a colony of 156 pups being rescued. Since 2017, that's the most bats the hospital has had that were in need of examinations and re-nesting.

Sarasota Ballet's Promo for 'Images of Dance'

Here's what's at the ballet and opera this week in Southwest Florida

This week Gulfshore Opera performs Donizetti's grand opera 'Lucia di Lammermoor,' Gulfshore Ballet performs 'Coppelia," Sarasota Cuban Ballet holds their end of year show and The Sarasota Ballet presents 'Images of Dance.'

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