Family of 5 looking to build their dream home left high and dry, out $25K and...
What should be a brand new home filled with children’s laughter is still an empty lot, all because one family says the builder they hired took their deposit and didn’t deliver. “It was a big deal for...
View ArticleSix battalion chiefs from Greater Naples Fire suing for unpaid overtime
Six battalion chiefs from the Greater Naples Fire are fighting to get paid for overtime hours, saying the district owes them each hundreds of thousands of dollars. It’s a job that’s important but these...
View ArticleFoodie Camp returns for fourth year in Naples
Naples Originals’ Foodie Camp is a series of cooking classes at top chef-led independent restaurants and the camp returns for its fourth year October 15-25. “Foodie Camp allows students to personally...
View Article11th Annual ‘WINK Feeds Families Hunger Walk’ scheduled for January 19
Starting January 19, 2019, enjoy a meal and help feed others in need. Southwest Florida restaurants are helping the WINK Feeds Families Hunger Walk this year by donating proceeds from their businesses...
View ArticleCollier mom arrested for child neglect after picking kids up from school
A 26-year-old mom was arrested after school officials were concerned she wasn’t suited to take three kids home. Reports from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office say that an assistant principal at...
View ArticleMarco Island Police Officer terminated for inappropriate conduct on-duty
A police officer for Marco Island Police Department has been terminated after an internal affairs investigation found him guilty of inappropriate conduct while on-duty, according to Marco Island Police...
View ArticleNew technology can send your location to 911 dispatchers
New technology in the palm of your hand will automatically help 911 dispatchers find you in an emergency, even if you don’t know where you are. It’s technology that could’ve saved one woman’s life....
View ArticleParents concerned with bathroom restrictions for Collier County students
A new rule at Collier County Middle School that limits students to the number of times they can use the bathroom each semester does not sit well with some parents. Parents, Ashley Sulik, and Amanda...
View ArticleBonita Beach suffering another fish kill from red tide
As red tide continues to linger in the waters of Southwest Florida, the beaches are showing the results as dead sealife continues to wash ashore. Saturday morning, thousands of dead marine life were...
View ArticleFatal Naples crash leaves one person dead, two with minor injuries
One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Naples Saturday afternoon. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Russel Mechaluk, 55, was heading north on U.S. 41 north of Pine Ridge Road around...
View ArticleStudy: More than half of car seats installed incorrectly; local event helps...
Authorities say more than half of car seats are installed incorrectly in some states, a concerning number given that vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children under age 13. That data...
View ArticleDemocratic candidate for congress April Freeman has died, according to family
April Freeman, Democratic Candidate for congress has died, according to a post on her Facebook page written by her husband. Freeman was running for Congressional FL District 17. She first ran in 2014...
View ArticleIs spraying weeds in Central Florida lakes, contributing to Southwest...
Scott Wilson is not a scientist. He’s a pastor and a fisherman with a passion for the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes where he spends most of his time off. “I’ve grown up on this chain of lakes since I was 4...
View ArticlePalmetto Ridge High reeling from the loss of student & counselor
It’s homecoming week at Palmetto High School and what is usually a time for celebrating is anything but after a student and a teacher died over the weekend. The school posted on social media saying...
View ArticleNew program aims to help those still in need of Hurricane Irma repairs
If you are still dealing with Hurricane Irma damage more help is on the way. The State Department of Economic Opportunity has announced a new program to help low-income families pay for repairs. They...
View ArticleSecure voting in SWFL is top priority for election officials
A push is being made to get voters to register on Tuesday for National Voter Registration Day. Some residents say they wouldn’t miss the chance to have a say in the upcoming elections. “I think it’s...
View ArticleCollier commissioners sign agreement to fix signals at 37 intersections
Collier County wants to help you get home safely and in a timely manner. Commissioners signed an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation to change traffic signals at 37 separate...
View ArticleRoofer accused of not delivering, leaving families out of thousands
Nearly a year after putting down a hefty deposit for a roof, customers say they are fed up with answering machines and excuses as to why work is not finished. Andy Bos and Dee Paul don’t know each...
View ArticleNaples woman dies after crash on Airport Pulling Road
An 88-year-old Naples woman died from her injuries after a car crash September 20. Margio Pappas-Daley was driving west on Orange Blossom Drive around 8:40 p.m., approaching a traffic light at Airport...
View ArticleThe Cape Coral police asking for help identifying retail theft suspect
Cape Coral Police are looking for help identifying a thief that ran off from a beauty salon with multiple items. On Aug. 26, the suspect was caught on camera after going into Sally Beauty Supply store...
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