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A Naples, Florida woman reunited with her mother in Caracas, Venezuela, after two powerful earthquakes struck the country. The mother, Isabel Gonzalez, described surviving the quakes and significant damage to their home, while the daughter, Sylvia Marmo, expressed relief that her family survived despite the devastation.

With two months until the primary elections, U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds is the Republican front-runner for Florida governor, having received President Donald Trump's endorsement. He was interviewed by 'This Week in South Florida' host Glenna Milberg during his campaign in South Florida.

Naples is becoming Florida's quiet luxury capital as younger executives move there. The median price for an entry-level luxury home in Naples rose 88% since 2019, reaching $3.7 million, making it the fourth most expensive luxury market in the U.S.

Biologists removed a record 177 Burmese pythons near Naples, Florida, during their breeding season, with the total weight exceeding 8,000 pounds. The team used male scout snakes to locate females, and researchers found 86 species of wildlife in the pythons' stomachs, highlighting their threat to local ecosystems, including white-tailed deer.

The local weather remains warm and humid with limited rainfall through tomorrow, as heavy rain affects the west coast near Naples. Southerly winds by the weekend may bring more storm coverage, while a low chance of tropical development in the Bay of Campeche poses no threat to the U.S.

Summer heat is building with highs in the upper 80s, feeling like the upper 90s due to humidity. Rain chances are low, with heavier activity near the west coast around Naples and scattered showers on the east coast. Storm chances may increase by the weekend, but no advisories are issued for boaters or beachgoers.

Pope Leo XIV met with families in Italy's 'Land of Fires' region affected by toxic waste, where children have died or are battling cancer linked to illegal dumping and mafia activities. The visit aligns with the 11th anniversary of Pope Francis' environmental encyclical Laudato Si.

Capri, a luxury Italian island, has introduced penalties for aggressive street solicitation and measures to combat overtourism, including fines for vendors and tour groups, and limits on group sizes. The changes, supported by local business groups, aim to reduce congestion and improve the tourist experience.

Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann was arrested for allegedly violating probation stemming from a 2024 DUI case with a blood-alcohol content of 0.155. She claims a disputed initial test showed positive for cannabinoids, but subsequent tests were negative, and she voluntarily surrendered after authorities delayed processing her earlier attempt.

A 13-year-old boy in Naples allegedly threw a statue from a balcony, killing a woman. His parents are now facing a manslaughter charge in connection to the incident.

The parents of a 13-year-old boy are facing a manslaughter charge after a woman was killed by a statue thrown from their balcony in Naples. The incident involved a fatal accident leading to criminal charges against the parents.

Dozens were held hostage by armed bank robbers in Naples, who later escaped through a tunnel with stolen loot from the bank's safes. The incident highlights a security breach involving a coordinated escape method.

Armed robbers held 25 people hostage at a Crédit Agricole bank in Naples for two hours before escaping through a tunnel into the sewers. The incident occurred in a branch of the bank in southern Italy.

Armed men in Naples held 25 people hostage during a bank robbery before escaping through the city's sewer system. The robbers evaded capture by using an underground tunnel connected to the sewer network.

Armed men in Naples held 25 people hostage during a bank robbery and escaped through the city's sewer system. The robbers evaded capture by using the underground tunnel network.