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Daycare centers taking extra precautions during flu season

Daycare centers across the country are taking the recent flu spread seriously—especially considering the youngest among us are the most at risk of developing complications from the flu virus. Kym...

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Sheriff’s office warns of more scams, cases of fraud during tax season

No matter where you turn, someone is likely trying to scam you. Whether it’s through email or phone, or even at your front door, your money could be at risk. If a scammer has contacted you, you’re not...

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Pastor aims to bridge gap in community by teaching English classes

A pastor in Collier County has made it his mission to teach immigrants the English language and culture, and he’s been doing it for years. It’s been said that the greatest journeys begin with a single...

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Business owner fighting back after golf balls continue pelting her property

Rogue golf balls are roughing up a Southwest Florida business, and now that business is fighting back. The store owner says the balls are coming from a neighboring golf course. One even smashed into a...

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Spotted: Rare Right Whale sighting in gulf waters

A fishing company in Naples captured a video during a recent outing of a large whale swimming close to their boat. Mote Marine says it’s a Right Whale, an extremely rare species. So rare, in fact, that...

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Collier County proposes sales tax increase

Collier County is moving forward with a proposal to add a one percent sales tax on top of the existing six percent sales tax. County commissioners explained Tuesday that the extra money would improve...

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Local production company films movie in Collier County

Cameras will be roaming around Collier County as ITZ Media films a new movie. Director and writer Tony Schweikle, who is originally from Southwest Florida, picked a Collier County production company to...

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Doctors use balloon technology to solve sinus issues

Doctors are using a balloon-like technology to potentially solve an individuals sinus complications. This procedure has proved dozens of patients get sinus relief after years of suffering. John Boston...

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Florida legislatures hope new multi-state license will boost nurse employment

Florida legislatures are hoping a new multi-state license will help with the nurse shortage. The program known as the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact will make it easier for out of state nurses to...

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Search continues for East Naples drive-by shooting suspect

A suspect is at large after a drive-by shooting late Wednesday night near Tamiami Trail.  

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Health department to offer free flu clinic in Naples

Southwest Florida residents can still get their flu shot for free Saturday at a flu clinic. The Florida Department of Health in Collier County is is hosting the clinic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the...

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Parts of SWFL to participate in Prescribed Fire Awareness Week

Residents in Collier, Hendry and Lee counties will notice smoke starting Sunday in the area during Prescribed Fire Awareness Week. The Florida Forest Service aims to educate the public about the...

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Community leaders work to rebuild areas still struggling after Hurricane Irma

Heartbreaking and exclusive new video shows empty lots in one local neighborhood; those homes torn apart by Hurricane Irma. Many of those lots in the Naples Estates are empty and filled with sand....

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Housing market heats up as inventory decreases across county lines

Homes are getting picked off the market at record rates. The price for single-family homes soared nearly 10 percent in the last year. The time to sell your home may be right now. “It’s a good time to...

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Gunman at large after shooting near Veteran’s Park Academy in Lehigh Acres

Gunfire sent parents and children ducking for cover at a school open house. The scene was at Veteran’s Park near the Veteran’s Park Academy for the Arts Thursday evening around 7 p.m. Deputies...

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Landscaper causes irreparable damage to dunes, faces thousands in fines

A landscaper left behind a mess on Marco Island Beach. and the people responsible for the mess have three months to pay thousands of dollars, or risk losing their land. Joe and Karen Hutchinson say...

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Gov. Rick Scott to recognize Naples law enforcement

Gov. Rick Scott will visit Collier County Friday to thank law enforcement officers for their work to keep families safe, according to a press release. Scott will recognize law enforcement officers in...

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Donors prepare to give big at Naples Winter Wine Festival

Hundreds of guests will donate money to help children in need, all while enjoying the best culinary creations Naples has to offer. Wine and children don’t usually mix, but this weekend is a different...

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Cape Coral officials to debate future of abandoned golf course

An abandoned golf course sits right off Palm Tree Blvd in Cape Coral. But the plan for the 175-acre property is in flux. The site is once again at the center of a heated debate. On Monday, the Cape...

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Woman, 28, identified in deadly Lehigh Acres crash

A 28-year-old pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle Friday night in Lehigh Acres, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at 7 p.m. on Joel Boulevard and East 23rd Street,...

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