Barry University student from Collier killed in Miami
A woman found dead on a street corner in Miami was identified as a 19-year-old student from Golden Gate Estates in Collier County. Police responded around 4:30 a.m. Friday to a shots-fired call, and...
View ArticleJudge caught soliciting a prostitute on paid leave, “focusing on family”
An elected official who is expected to uphold the law is accused of breaking it. Police arrested Judge Jay Rosman over the weekend during a prostitution sting in Naples. Now, the judge is on paid...
View ArticleWhere are Southwest Florida’s most expensive homes?
What do you think the most expensive house in our area goes for? A few million? Ten? How about $61 million. It’s not the only one we found. Plenty of multi-million dollar homes in neighborhoods you’d...
View Article9 hurt in hit-and-run rollover crash on State Road 29 in Collier
Nine people were injured Tuesday afternoon in a hit-and-run on State Road 29, according to authorities. The wreck —involving a passenger van— happened around 2:57 p.m. on State Road 29 south of...
View ArticleOver 70 families still living in hotels & FEMA trailers after Irma
It’s your money, and FEMA is using hundreds of millions of it on Irma recovery. The money is helping hundreds of families in Lee and Collier Counties. In the five months since Hurricane Irma hit SWFL,...
View ArticleJudge accused of soliciting prostitution, resisting arrest resigns
A Lee County judge has resigned after he was arrested during a prostitution sting in Naples over the weekend. Judge Jay Rosman resigned Tuesday, according to a spokesperson for the 20th judicial...
View ArticleApp to show parking availability at 2 Collier beaches
Collier County beachgoers could soon have an easier time finding parking. Funding for a new app designed to to tell users how many spots would be available in beach parking garages was approved...
View ArticleCollier commissioners approve plans for new apartments, art center
Plans to give a 17-acre lot off Bayshore Drive a complete makeover were approved Tuesday at a Collier County Commissioners meeting. The land is off Bayshore Drive between Lunar Street and Jasper Drive....
View ArticleCape Coral moving forward with plans to improve problematic intersection
A construction project will soon improve one busy road many locals rely on. It’s right at the intersection with NE 24th Avenue and Kismet Parkway, north of Diplomat Parkway. County leaders say this...
View ArticleFormer coach who sent boys inappropriate photos jailed again
A former volunteer coach who plead no contest to sending young boys inappropriate photos has violated his probation. Brandon Michaellee Stetson was ordered to stay clear of children, but was caught...
View ArticleCollier commission approves bid for 160 apartments, arts center near Sugden Park
Businesses are excited to see more people in East Naples. But people who use nearby Sugden Park as an escape are worried all that traffic is going to ruin the integrity of the area. More residential...
View ArticleLocal school districts to take action after deadly shooting
Collier County Sheriff’s Office wrote in a Facebook post Wednesday that in light of the deadly school shooting in Parkland, “parents will notice a higher level of law enforcement presence on Collier...
View ArticleSecurity to tighten in SWFL schools following Parkland shooting
Southwest Florida school districts will see an increase in security following the Parkland school shooting on Wednesday. Collier County released an enhanced school safety plan Thursday morning. “In...
View ArticleEnhanced safety plans to take effect in Collier schools
Collier County officials say they are enhancing their school safety plans throughout the district following the deadly shooting last week. This is in addition to enhancements that were put into place...
View ArticleStudents share their thoughts on school safety after Parkland
The images of students running for their lives and huddled in classrooms continue to haunt many while the community recovers from the horrific events of last week. “It’s happening more frequently, it’s...
View ArticleMarco Island city manager under investigation for battery
Allegations of battery were brought against City Manager Dr. Lee Niblock, the Marco Island Police Department said Monday. Police received the complaint on Feb. 8, according to Captain David Baer, but...
View ArticleTwo Collier students arrested for possessing weapons on campus
A Corkscrew Middle School student was arrested Monday after a knife was found in the student’s locker. The boy, 13, faces charges of possession of a weapon on school grounds, which is a felony. The...
View ArticleMarco Island city manager accused of battery granted leave of absence
Marco Island City Manager Dr. Lee Niblock was granted a leave of absence Tuesday evening after allegations of battery were brought against him. The Marco Island Police Department received a complaint...
View ArticlePalmetto Ridge High School student plans rally against violence
Palmetto Ridge High School students and parents have one thing in common with the Parkland Community — they want change. Benjamin Mendoza, 18, is accused of bringing a knife to school and threatening...
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Students in Southwest Florida walk out against gun violence
Students across Southwest Florida are walking out of class today in protest against gun violence. The walk outs are in response to the recent shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in...
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