Best Naples Daily News Podcasts (2025)

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An Anniversary, a Birthday 23:35

12M ago23:35

23:35

An emotional interview with Marcia Williams, the mother of Terrance Williams, near the 20th anniversary of his disappearance and, his birthday. She shares her thoughts on continuing searches near the Everglades, the podcast and how she has learned to cope with the trauma. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Pr…

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Pursuing Justice 50:21

2y ago50:21

50:21

The wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Terrance Williams comes to an end, but not until after a tense deposition of former deputy Steven Calkins. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, media mogul Tyler Perry, and the missing men's families and advocates still harbor hope for justice. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.co…

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The investigation and the loose ends 46:49

2y ago46:49

46:49

The sheriff's office publicly deflects attention from deputy Steven Calkins, but behind the scenes, they are investigating one of their own. The investigation grows as several agencies join the Collier County Sheriff's Office, including the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the U.S. Attorney's Office. What did they do to search for evidence…

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The Tyler Perry Effect 44:40

2y ago44:40

44:40

Media attention can make a big difference when people go missing. But did the local, regional and national media fail these two missing men of color? Why didn't these cases get the same attention early on as cases involving young white women and are there lessons to be learned? Media mogul Tyler Perry has helped bring a spotlight to the disappearan…

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Good Guy or Bad Cop? 36:03

2y ago36:03

36:03

Who is Steven Calkins? Friends from his past shed light on his life in Ottawa, Illinois before moving to Naples, Florida to become a deputy. What was he like as a cop? Were there any clues that Calkins was the kind of guy who would do something to these men? What was the probability that Calkins meeting both Felipe and Terrance before they vanished…

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The Polygraphs 47:32

2y ago47:32

47:32

Deputy Steven Calkins takes three polygraph tests about the disappearance of Terrance Williams. Inconsistencies between his dispatch calls, his own statements and the polygraphs only bring up more questions. Why didn't Calkins report pulling Terrance over? Was the Cadillac really broken down? What time did this all happen? And, with each polygraph,…

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The disappearance of Terrance Williams 38:25

2y ago38:25

38:25

Terrance Williams was 27 when he disappeared. He was pulled over by Collier County Sheriff's Deputy Steven Calkins in January 2004 in Naples, FL, and was never seen again. Calkins said he gave Terrance a ride to a nearby Circle K. His mother and stepfather began their own investigation when the sheriff's office was not initially responsive in tryin…

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The disappearance of Felipe Santos 43:10

2y ago43:10

43:10

Felipe Santos, a 23-year-old immigrant from Mexico, disappeared after a minor traffic crash in Naples, FL in the fall of 2003. Steven Calkins, the Collier County deputy on the scene, said he gave Felipe a ride to a nearby Circle K gas station. Felipe was never seen again. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Pr…

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One deputy, two missing men. 23:25

2y ago23:25

23:25

Two young men of color disappeared in Naples, Florida, three months apart from the same street nearly two decades ago. The last person they were seen with was a white deputy. Steven Calkins. No one's been arrested or charged for whatever happened to them. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and filmmaker Tyler Perry join the fight for answers. Could so…

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The Last Ride: The Trailer 1:39

2y ago1:39

1:39

Two missing. One patrol car. Zero charged. The Last Ride dives deep into the unsettling story of a nearly 20-year-old cold case in Naples, Florida Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy PolicyBy NPR

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5th Avenue South, Historic Naples Florida MainStreet :Movers & Shapers: Episode 5 & 6 Featuring Owner of Emillions Art Gallery Marlissa Gardner & Executive Director of the Naples Airport Authority Chris ... 24:43

3+ y ago24:43

24:43

Please join us and download our new upcoming podcasts as I welcome two major Movers & Shapers, who are making a huge impact on Fifth Avenue South and the Naples community overall. You’ll meet two very talented people with diverse backgrounds and expertise. Marlissa Gardner, founder and owner of Emillions Art on Fifth, discusses her successful art s…

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5th Avenue South, Historic Naples Florida MainStreet :Movers & Shapers: Episode 3 & 4 Featuring Urban Legend Bob Gibbs, CEO of Gibbs Planning Group, and Kristen Coury, CEO and Producing Artistic Director ... 30:35

3+ y ago30:35

30:35

Podcast Features Bob Gibbs and Kristen Coury, local Naples Florida IconsEpisode 3: Urban Retail legend Bob Gibbs, CEO of Gibbs Planning Group - Gibbs has helped develop more than 1,000 town centers and historic districts worldwide. If architect Andres Duany is considered the Father and visionary of Fifth Avenue, then Bob Gibbs is its kindly Uncle w…

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5th Avenue South, Historic Naples Florida MainStreet :Movers & Shapers: Premier Episode Mayor Teresa Heitmann and Co- Founding Partner at Sails Restaurant Veljko Pavicevic 22:39

4y ago22:39

22:39

Hosted by Bruce Barone, Jr., Movers & Shapers lets you in on who’s making waves downtown and why. Meet some of the City’s most influential business owners, restaurateurs, politicians, city officials, entrepreneurs and others. It’s a great way to be first to find out about Fifth Avenue happenings. FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LAU…

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Elections special: What we learned about election security 35:52

5y ago35:52

35:52

By Naples Daily News

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Man calls 911 to report about comedian Ahmed Ahmed at Off The Hook Comedy Club 3:42

6y ago3:42

3:42

Listen to the 911 call about comedian Ahmed Ahmed who performed at Off The Hook Comedy Club in North Naples on Saturday, May 11, 2019.By Naples Daily News

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News-Press journalists talk mental health project on WGCU's Gulf Coast Live 36:00

6y ago36:00

36:00

The News-Press and USA Today Network-Florida launched a year-long project Sunday on the children's mental health crisis in Southwest Florida. Reporters Frank Gluck and Janine Zeitlin discussed the project on WGCU's Gulf Coast Live on Monday, May 6, 2019.Audio courtesy of WGCU Public Media.By Naples Daily News

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Jail Death 1:26

6y ago1:26

1:26

Jail Death byBy Naples Daily News

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911 call: Rescue of injured ATV rider at Big Cypress National Preserve 26:51

6y ago26:51

26:51

Hear a nearly 30-minute 911 call about the rescue of an injured ATV rider on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019 at Big Cypress National Preserve.By Naples Daily News

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Retired First Lt. Robert Naum discusses his experiences during World War II 1:13

6y ago1:13

1:13

World War II veteran Robert Naum, 95, flew 29 missions during his service and vividly remembers each one and the trauma that accompanied them.By Naples Daily News

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911 call: 'We just got robbed at gunpoint.' 3:16

6y ago3:16

3:16

Hear the 911 call from the armed robbery on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 at the U.S. Post Office in Immokalee. At about 6:30 a.m., four unknown black males armed with handguns entered the Immokalee Post Office, 810 N. 15th St., according to a news release from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.By Naples Daily News

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Ron DeSantis answers questions at ACT for America conference 14:04

6+ y ago14:04

14:04

Ron DeSantis, Florida GOP candidate for governor, answered questions from ACT for America conference attendees during their Washington meeting, according to this recording obtained by the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting.By Naples Daily News

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Jim Meyers: “We had totally lost our roof” 1:35

6+ y ago1:35

1:35

Jim Meyers of Bonita Springs talks about being a part of the “blue roof nation.”By Naples Daily News

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Mrs. Marsh: “We definitely would not have survived without them” 1:45

6+ y ago1:45

1:45

Mrs. March, who is 85, would like to thank her neighbors and a Lee County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant for checking in on her and her 90-year-old husband. “Your neighbors are your best friends whether you know them or you don’t know them.”By Naples Daily News

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Betsy Thomas: “Making lemonade out of lemons” 0:59

6+ y ago0:59

0:59

Betsy Thomas works at Naples Plaza Publix. She said it was wonderful to be there after Hurricane Irma.By Naples Daily News

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Francis Heck: “It wasn’t an easy time for us” 1:46

6+ y ago1:46

1:46

Francis Heck was out of town when Hurricane Irma struck Southwest Florida. Her family was dealing with a health issue during the storm.By Naples Daily News

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Connie Bonifacio: “They each had a little axe and they chopped away the tree” 0:50

6+ y ago0:50

0:50

Connie Bonifacio would like to thank her neighbors for helping to remove a tree that was blocking the road.By Naples Daily News

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Ted Beisler: “They didn’t have any clue whether I would come back or not” 1:37

6+ y ago1:37

1:37

Ted Beisler is the general manager of the Moorings Country Club. He would like to thank Naples Lumber for helping him after Hurricane Irma.By Naples Daily News

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Betsy Moulton: “The water in the canal was overflowing the seawall” 1:59

6+ y ago1:59

1:59

Betsy Moulton decided to ride out Hurricane Irma at home. She describes the overflowing canal during the storm.By Naples Daily News

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Susan Peters: “A lot of people in my neighborhood came to my rescue” 1:09

6+ y ago1:09

1:09

Susan Peters was a recent widow when Hurricane Irma hit Southwest Florida. She wants to thank her neighbors for packing her furniture and bringing it inside.By Naples Daily News

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Joan of Naples: “It was an eye opener for me on how lucky I was health wise” 1:40

6+ y ago1:40

1:40

Joan and her husband stayed at a hurricane shelter in North Naples for three nights during Hurricane Irma. She said the only thing that she would change is that she’d get out of town a week earlier.By Naples Daily News

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Kim Francisco: "We were hit extremely hard by Irma" 0:59

6+ y ago0:59

0:59

Kim Francisco, a resident of Riverwood Estates, would like to thank several people after Hurricane Irma.By Naples Daily News

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Bruce Kennedy: “The winds blew so hard as to blow open my deadbolted doors” 2:59

6+ y ago2:59

2:59

Bruce Kennedy wants to thank his landlord and St. Matthew's House. He was living at St. Matthew's House before moving into his new apartment before Hurricane Irma. His landlord helped him put together a bed. St. Matthew's House was there for him after Hurricane Irma hit.By Naples Daily News

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Larry Ewert: “It was a good example of human kind working together” 1:20

6+ y ago1:20

1:20

Larry Ewert describes his experience at a hurricane shelter during Hurricane Irma. He and his wife evacuated to Laurel Oak Elementary School at the last minute. He said the principal helped take care of his cats. “It was a good example of human kind working together."By Naples Daily News

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Tom Ruple: “We were very thankful they were able to get a team together to open up these roads” 0:51

6+ y ago0:51

0:51

Tom Ruple stayed in his house during Hurricane Irma. He said a palm tree fell and blocked a road. He is thankful to a landscaping company that was able to clear the road.By Naples Daily News

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Inside Southwest Florida Football podcast episode 1 28:46

6+ y ago28:46

28:46

Welcome to the new Inside Southwest Florida Football podcast. Your hosts, The News-Press’ Adam Regan and the Naples Daily News’ Adam Fisher, will get you ready for the top high school football games in Lee and Collier counties each week with their analysis and predictions.The podcast will be available for download at noon every Thursday throughout …

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