Report accuses Marco Island council members of trying to cover up Niblock...
A former Marco Island city manager is accused of battery, and now two council members are being accused of trying to cover it up. “I’m disturbed if they really tried to get involve and settle things...
View ArticleEven months after Irma, SWFL small businesses still feeling the effects
Hurricane Irma impacted SWFL more than eight months ago, but some small businesses are still feeling the effects. “It’s going to be rough—it’s going to be real rough. I’m worried,” said Steve Markley,...
View ArticleNaples man makes ‘citizen’s arrest’ of woman he says was driving too slowly
Irena Numanovic says she was scared for her life driving home Friday afternoon when she noticed her neighbor driving right behind her, getting dangerously close. “I thought he was going to kill me...
View ArticleTwo fires cover Collier County in smoke; 8,600 acres burning
Two fires are burning in eastern Collier County Tuesday afternoon covering the county in smoke. One fire near the Collier/Hendry line on Oil Well Road is approximately 400 acres, according to North...
View ArticleSea turtle nesting season begins in Collier County
Beachgoers could play a significant role in keeping sea turtles safe on Southwest Florida beaches during nesting season. Tuesday marked the start of the season — a time where turtle eggs can face a...
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Southwest Florida sees bone dry conditions with little relief in sight
Just being outside you can feel how dry it is, and you can see it too. This is what fire officials say could be dangerous. Thomas Piscione and his wife walk around an East Naples lake almost everyday....
View ArticleMarco Island could move forward with ambulance service proposal
The City of Marco Island is one step closer to getting its own emergency medical services. The Emergency Medical Authority Committee in Collier County voted 3-2 on Tuesday to approve the Certificate of...
View Article6 injured in crash on Corkscrew Rd. in Collier County
Multiple people were taken to the hospital Tuesday evening after a crash on Corkscrew Road, according to Immokalee Fire Control District. The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. at Corkscrew Road and State...
View ArticleNaples City Council votes down motion on ethics committee; judge to decide...
Do you think Naples City Council members should be held accountable with an appointed ethics committee? According to some city council members the debate doesn’t matter, because today, they voted 4-3...
View ArticleExperts provide safety tips ahead of alligator mating season
Southwest Florida residents should be aware as mating season gets underway for alligators. Katie Ferron, of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, suggested keeping a safe distance from alligators....
View ArticleYou could see long lines on Election Day, but there are ways to avoid it
In 2012, leaders say Florida voters waited hours to vote because there were so many items on the ballot and people had to read through them all. The November General Election it could be a similar...
View ArticleMan found guilty of sexual battery in Naples
A 30-year-old man was found guilty Thursday of sexual battery, according to the State Attorney’s Office. Saul Deleon Mendez had been drinking and attempted to force a victim to have sex with him at a...
View ArticleExperts provide tips on repelling mosquitoes ahead of rainy season
With more wet weather on the horizon, SWFL residents need to also gear up for more pesky insects. This time last year, places like Golden Gate Estates had a major mosquito problem. But this year,...
View ArticleNaples man allegedly threatens boat club employees with loaded gun, says...
Wearing a tactical vest and carrying a loaded handgun, Collier County deputies say a man pointed it and pretended to pull the trigger at two people. Employees of Freedom Boat Club were closing down the...
View ArticleRed tide still affecting Southwest Florida beaches
Southwest Florida will get an update on red tide results Friday. Many beaches are still seeing the affects of red tide which is causing fish kill and respiratory problems for many beachgoers. MORE: Red...
View ArticleNew Jersey students team up with Collier nonprofit to help end hunger
A group of eighth-graders traveled hundreds of miles to help end hunger in Southwest Florida. The students traveled from New Jersey to Naples to join Grace Place For Children and Families, an...
View ArticleFort Myers teen goes on wild joy ride in stolen truck, nearly hitting...
Lucia Alicea says she was visiting her friend at work when she heard someone outside dangerously speeding by. “I came to visit my friend and I turn to Emes and I’m like, Emes do you hear that? And I’m...
View ArticleMarco Island firefighter arrested for sending obscene photos to underage girl
A Marco Island firefighter was arrested Thursday on multiple felony violations, according to a statement by Marco Island Fire Rescue Department Chief Michael Murphy. Nicholas Macchiarolo, 26, was taken...
View ArticleSWFL residents to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Southwest Florida residents can spice up their Cinco de Mayo at Felipe’s Taqueria in Naples. The festivities will start at 11 a.m. to midnight at the restaurant on 4255 Tamiami Trail North. There will...
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Education secretary Devos makes commencement speech at Ave Maria
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy Devos came to Ave Maria University Saturday to speak to this year’s graduating class. Betsy Devos in SWFL / WINK News “I was shocked because she is such a big name...
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