Kevin Smith

Ansel Adams exhibition at Baker Museum celebrates connection to national parks in observance of America250

Photographer Amsel Adams is remembered for panoramic black-and-white images that promoted the enjoyment and conservation of our national parks. A new exhibition at Naples’ Baker Museum of Art celebrates that connection as we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Demonstrators lining the corner of Daniels Parkway and U.S. 41 hold signs at the No Kings demonstration in Fort Myers on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

Government & Politics

Crowd at No Kings rallies likely outpaced previous events; costumes, signs and slogans rule the day

Michael Braun, Eileen Kelley, Cary Barbor, Dayna Harpster, Mike Walcher, Elizabeth Andarge, Amanda Whittamore, Samuel Brucker, Kate Cronin, Tom Hall, Kevin Smith, Jennifer Crawford, Pam James

No Kings rally brought out thousands all over Southwest Florida on Oct. 18.

Environment

Experience the wonder of otters and gators at the Wonder Gardens

Pam James, Kevin Smith

Jessie and James and Ivy and Mae are the newest residents of The Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs. Two female American river otters (Ivy and Mae) and two juvenile American alligators (Jessie and James), were feted at the zoological park for a grand opening celebration on Thursday, Aug. 28.

Government & Politics

No Kings Day protests draw exuberant crowds across SWFL, state and country seeking change

Michael Braun, Eileen Kelley, Kate Cronin, Jennifer Crawford, Kevin Smith, Andrea Melendez, Dayna Harpster

They came by the thousands in Southwest Florida, by the tens of thousands across the state and by the millions across the U.S. — for a variety of reasons both political and philosophical but bonded by fear and hope.Saturday was both a protest and a rally called No Kings Day, a reference to claims that President Donald Trump wanted to be a monarch over what has been a republic.