Naples
Coverage of Naples in the Nexus archive.
- Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert
Italy has placed 19 major cities, including Rome, Milan, and Naples, on red alert for extreme heat. By Monday, all but two of the country's major cities will be under the highest heat alert.
- Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert
Italy is placing nearly all major cities on the highest heat alert. Currently, 19 cities including Rome, Milan, and Naples are under red alert, with almost all remaining cities expected to join by Monday.
- Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert
Italy has placed nearly all major cities on the highest heat alert, with 19 cities including Rome, Milan, and Naples already under red alert. By Monday, all but two cities will be on red alert.
- Scores injured as earthquake hits near Naples in seismic swarm
At least 21 people were injured and over 250 evacuated after a 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Naples in southern Italy, the strongest in the region in 40 years. The quake caused power outages, disrupted public transport, and damaged buildings and a pier in Campi Flegrei, Europe’s largest volcanic crater.
- Power cuts and cars crushed by falling boulders in Naples as magnitude 4.7 earthquake hits the southern Italian city
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Naples, a southern Italian city, causing power outages and cars to be crushed by falling boulders.
- In Naples, archaeologists work to learn more about a submerged Roman city
A submerged Roman coastal thermal resort located 30 kilometers west of Naples continues to reveal secrets as it sank due to regional volcanic subsidence. Researchers from the universities of Naples and Salerno, alongside private companies, are developing new technology to study and preserve this site.
- Dawn raid targets ‘umbrella cheaters’ reserving beach spots in Naples
Authorities in Torre del Greco, a coastal suburb of Naples, seized umbrellas, deck chairs, and loungers during a dawn raid targeting individuals reserving beach spots overnight. The crackdown, part of a national beach and lake safety operation, focused on people labeled 'furbetti dell’ombrellone' (umbrella cheaters) by the Italian press.
- Naples woman shares moment she was reunited by phone with her mother after Venezuela earthquakes
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.
- This Week in South Florida: Byron Donalds
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 becoming Florida’s ultimate quiet luxury capital — as more younger execs swarm town
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 announce record removal of 177 Burmese pythons near Naples
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.
- June 11: Limited rain through tomorrow
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.
- June 10: Summer heat builds, storm chances remain low
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 meets families who lost children to toxic waste in Italy’s ‘Land of Fires’
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.
- Beautiful destination forced to impose penalties to stop aggressive street tactics
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.
- Florida mayor says she 'did not resist' arrest over alleged probation violation from DUI case
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.
- Parents of boy, 13, who 'killed woman with statue thrown from Naples balcony' face manslaughter charge
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.
- Parents of boy, 13, who 'killed woman with statue thrown from Naples balcony' face manslaughter charge
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 are held hostage by 'armed' bank robbers in Naples - before crooks 'escaped through a tunnel with loot from safes'
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 hold 25 people hostage at Naples bank before fleeing through hole in floor
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.
- Naples bank robbers hold 25 people hostage then vanish through tunnel
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.
- Naples bank robbers hold 25 people hostage then vanish through tunnel
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.