Crime rates in Collier County remain lower than neighboring counties
A report from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement shows overall crime in Collier County is down. Using that data, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office touted itself as the safest metropolitan...
View ArticleNHL players, Habitat for Humanity team up to build homes in Immokalee
Players and members of the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning organizations traveled Tuesday to Immokalee to help build new homes with the Habitat For Humanity of Collier County. WINK News...
View ArticleNaples woman, 62, killed in Collier County crash
A 62-year-old woman succumbed to injuries sustained in an early January crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Robin Sue Esterkes, 62, of Naples, was taken to Lee Memorial Hospital after a...
View ArticleEast Naples neighborhood on edge after bear spotted near homes
Another bear is terrorizing a neighborhood in East Naples, just days after a bear attacked a man outside his home. Naples resident Cynthia Gonzalez says she saw a black bear digging in her trash right...
View ArticleMarco Island shopping plaza to get makeover
An old shopping plaza on North Collier Boulevard and Bald Eagle Drive could get a makeover in an effort to attract more tourists. Marco Town Center Mall is one of the first areas people see when they...
View ArticleFlorida panther struck and killed by vehicle
An endangered Florida panther has been struck and killed by a vehicle. It’s the third fatal collision this year, out of three total panther deaths. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission...
View ArticleDelivery man drops package off in grass, runs over orange tree
A Naples resident caught a delivery driver haphazardly drop off her package, and destroy her orange tree all on her security camera. Angela Birks said that she was shocked to see the driver didn’t even...
View ArticleBat tested positive for rabies, alert issued in East Naples
A rabies alert was issued Thursday for a portion of Collier County, according to the Florida Department of Health. The alert was issued for the neighborhoods surrounding the intersection of Bayshore...
View ArticleOne suspect arrested for string of car burglaries in Lehigh Acres
A suspect sought in the recent string of car burglaries in Lehigh Acres was arrested Thursday morning. Matthew Mangham, 24, faces several charges, including burglary, battery, resisting officers and...
View ArticleCold weather caused Southwest Florida power outages
Around 9200 Florida Power Light customers in Southwest Florida lost power at some point Thursday as temperatures dipped. An FPL spokesman said that as people turned on their heat, it led to strains on...
View ArticleFire officials warn it could be a dangerous fire season
Fire officials are warning people to stay alert when temperatures drop. They say low humidity and wind gusts can make for a dangerous mix. Fire season has already started for firefighters who’ve spent...
View ArticleCameras improving traffic flow at busy intersections in East Naples
Last summer, Collier County installed new traffic cameras in East Naples at busy intersections. They are supposed to improve traffic flow, but now that season is in full swing, are they doing their...
View ArticleControversial decision on Chiquita Lock pushed to March
The Chiquita Lock has been a part of Cape Coral’s landscape since the early 1980’s. Now, the 35-year-old Lock is showing its age, and the city says it has got to go. Many boaters are on board with Cape...
View ArticleInflux of flu cases has local restaurants taking extra precautions
It’s the weekend, and that means there are a lot of people enjoying bars and restaurants downtown. With that said, it also means more opportunities for germs to spread with so many sickened by the...
View ArticleThousands come out in support of Naples Women’s March
On Saturday, thousands of women took to the streets in the U.S. in protest. There were 670 marches scheduled from coast to coast. Many of the marches say they were supporting female empowerment,...
View ArticleLee County hosts synchronized skating championships for first time
Germain Arena is hosting thousands of the nation’s best athletes this weekend in a sport that involves—literally—leaning on teammates. It’s Lee County’s first time hosting the Eastern Synchronized...
View ArticleCampgrounds to close if no government deal is reached by Monday
Tom Bogner worked for six months to lock up this site—to park his RV during a trip to Southwest Florida. But on Monday, he may have to leave. “Finding a nice place to replace this is difficult,” he...
View ArticleGovernment shutdown: what parks are open, closed
Want to know which parks and campgrounds are open during the current government shutdown? See below for details on each site. Big Cypress National Preserve From their website: “During the government...
View ArticleNew York man, 77, succumbs to injuries in Collier crash
A 77-year-old man succumbed to injuries sustained in a January crash off of U.S. 41, the Florida Highway Patrol said. John Donovan, of Rochester, New York, was involved in the three-vehicle wreck on...
View ArticleCommunity in court over monkey farm breeding practices
A Hendry County monkey farm has been condemned for violent monkey breeding practices—and the community says what they’re doing is a direct threat to their lives. The year-long battle sparked back up...
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