Naples Real Estate Is Heating Up, Flights Are Back & Experts Are Warning About Summer's Biggest Danger

Naples is entering one of its busiest stretches of the year—and this week's headlines reflect just how much is happening across Southwest Florida.

The local real estate market continues to tighten, commercial flights out of Naples Airport are officially on sale for the first time in decades, and a major new healthcare campus is taking shape in North Naples. At the same time, wildlife experts are sounding the alarm after several serious alligator attacks, while major court cases, infrastructure projects, and consumer alerts continue making headlines.

👉 From real estate and travel to public safety, healthcare, and everything in between, here's what you need to know this week.

🏡 Naples' housing market tightened again as inventory hit a five-year low and cash buyers dominated May sales

✈️ You can now book commercial flights out of Naples Airport, with service beginning December 2

🐊 Three serious alligator attacks in two weeks have experts warning that summer is the most dangerous time of year

🏥 NCH's $350 million Women & Children's Complex continues to take shape in North Naples

🚧 A new Vanderbilt Beach Road construction project is officially underway

🫐 Publix has recalled GreenWise frozen blueberries over possible E. coli contamination

⚖️ A Naples contractor who stole $1.2 million from an elderly Hurricane Ian victim was sentenced to four years in federal prison

👽 Naples ranked among Florida's Top 10 cities for reported UFO sightings

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