LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate progressive/liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor progressive/liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate the Naples Daily News Left-Center biased based on editorial positions that moderately favor the left and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-2.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1923, The Naples Daily News is the main daily newspaper of Naples, Florida, and Collier County. The current editor is William R. Barker. The Naples Daily News is a part of the USA Today Network.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Naples Daily News is owned by USA TODAY Co., Inc., the newly renamed parent company formerly known as the Gannett Company, which controls the USA TODAY Network of national and local news outlets. Revenue is generated from advertising and subscription sales.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the Naples Daily News covers local news through the use of journalists, while national news is derived from the USA Today Network. There is minimal use of loaded language in headlines and all information is sourced properly. Editorially, there is a left-leaning bias through more endorsements of Democratic candidates and topic selection on the opinion page tends to present more left-leaning views.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Naples Daily News Left-Center biased based on editorial positions that moderately favor the left and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information. (D. Van Zandt 12/02/2018) Updated (12/31/2025)
Source: https://www.naplesnews.com
Last Updated on December 31, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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