Will teachers who’ve gotten violent with students get to pack heat at schools?
A fifth grade teacher in Collier County allegedly screamed “I’ll get a (expletive) gun and shoot her” at another staff member in front of deputies in a school parking lot in 2014. The teacher, who...
View ArticleNew device could help Immokalee residents still feeling effects 6 months...
A new device could soon help Immokalee residents pick up the pieces six months after Hurricane Irma hit Southwest Florida. Residents, like Rudy Tercero, of Immokalee, said his mobile home did not have...
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What to do when an emergency vehicle is behind you
When you’re driving and hear sirens and see flashing lights behind you, do you actually pull over? We teamed up with the Naples Fire Rescue crew to see how drivers reacted during real calls. Drivers,...
View ArticleImmokalee girl who lost books during Irma receives big surprise
A fourth grader with a passion for reading received a surprise six months after Hurricane Irma damaged all of her books. Big Rig Books, a nonprofit organization that provides books to underprivileged...
View ArticleWinn-Dixie closing 94 stores including SWFL locations
Southeastern Grocers, the parent company for Winn-Dixie and Harveys, announced Thursday it will close more than 90 stores as part of a restructuring deal. The company says the closures are part of a...
View ArticleLandscape employee arrested after exposing himself behind Marco Island church
A 45-year-old man faces charges for touching himself inappropriately after a witness saw him in the act behind a Marco Island church Thursday. Jose Perez’s arrest report says the incident occurred just...
View ArticleSt. Patrick’s Day parade kicks off in Naples
St. Patrick’s Day festivities kicked off Saturday morning at the annual parade in Naples. The 42nd St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 10th Avenue South. Don’t forget...
View ArticleCrash with injuries causes roadblock on Radio Road in Naples
A crash with injuries affected traffic in the area of Radio Road and San Marcos Boulevard in Naples. The incident happened around 2:20 p.m. Sunday. There was a roadblock affecting eastbound lanes on...
View ArticleLanes back open after car fire shuts down I-75 northbound near Immokalee
A car on fire shut down all northbound lanes of I-75 near mile marker 72 in Immokalee for a few hours Sunday evening. Fire crews quickly put out the fire that started around 5 p.m. Sunday. Drivers were...
View ArticleHigh speed chase ends in arrest in Collier County
Two people were taken into custody after a high speed chase early Monday morning. The driver Dustin L. Feif, 30, from Topeka, Kansas, and his passenger face charges related to the pursuit after fleeing...
View ArticleSWFL veteran builds a network for other vets in need
An American hero right here in Southwest Florida has dedicated his life to others. He’s built a formidable network for vets in need. “We have to learn to take care of each other,” said Donald Peyton....
View ArticleMarco Island police chief looks to hire 3 more officers to patrol schools
“Whenever these school tragedies occur, the entire nation finds itself standing in the reactive line waiting for the political window to turn,” said Denis Morales. Morales lives on Marco Island and...
View ArticleCity council votes to terminate Marco manager Lee Niblock
The Marco Island city council voted 7-0 Monday to terminate city manager Lee Niblock. Marco Island Police received a complaint against Niblock for battery on Feb. 8 and notified the council they were...
View ArticleChefs to audition for permanent spot at Food Truck Park in Naples
When it comes to food trucks, the owners of Jewban’s Deli—Julie Dana and husband Ray Garcia—know location is everything. “We get calls every single day, ‘Where are you today? What are you serving?...
View ArticleAuthorities find marijuana operation aboard Sanibel boat
There was trouble growing right under neighbor’s noses on Sanibel Island. Jurgen Ebenhoeh woke up to the smell of gasoline. When he went to investigate, he found it was coming from the house boat...
View ArticleHabitat for Humanity helps combat lack of affordable housing in Collier
Construction crews are working to help families build their dream homes in Collier County. Habitat For Humanity of Collier County, a nonprofit housing organization, is helping Shawana Perry become a...
View ArticleMarco Island moves forward after firing city manager
The City of Marco Island is moving forward after the council unanimously voted Monday to fire former city manager Lee Niblock. Niblock was accused of battery by a female school employee less than three...
View ArticleHiker rescued after spending night lost in Everglades
A 33-year-old hiker spent most of Monday night lost in the Everglades, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. The hiker, who asked to remain unidentified, was unable to find his way back to...
View ArticleStudents to march for their lives in Collier County
Collier County Students For Change are organizing a march on Saturday to show support of stricter gun laws and to end school shootings. The students will be wearing orange and making signs to collect...
View Article“Paw”sitive prosthetic therapy for dogs
A man in Southwest Florida who dedicated his life to helping humans, is now helping our pets. When surgery isn’t an option, pet owners have nowhere to turn to get help for their four-legged friends,...
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