Construction of a 120-bed veterans nursing home in Collier County is expected to begin in July after federal officials confirmed arsenic remediation can occur during construction, preserving $74.2 million in federal funding.

After years of delays, Naples is set to receive $12 more than million in federal funding to rebuild the iconic Naples Pier. But FEMA won’t give the final go-ahead until the Army Corps of Engineers issues its permit.

Collier County’s long-awaited veterans home has secured $74.24 million in federal funding. The project includes a 120-bed nursing home, adult day care and therapy facility, with groundbreaking set for 2026.